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Dynamic DNS, dynamic changing IP addresses. Using a DDNS service provider

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Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic DNS The DDNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc...) using a domain name that you have purchased (www.whateveryournameis.com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a DDNS service provider, your friends can enter in your domain name to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is. Enable Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of Dynamic DNS: keeping a domain name linked to a changing IP Address. Check the box to enable DDNS. Server Select your DDNS provider from the drop-down Address: menu or enter the DDNS server address. Host Name: Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. Username or Enter the Username or key for your DDNS Key: account. Password or Enter the Password or key for your DDNS account. Key: Timeout: Enter a timeout time (in hours). Status: Displays the current connection status. D-Link DIR-836L User Manual 99

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D-Link DIR-836L User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of
keeping a domain name linked to a changing IP
Address. Check the box to enable DDNS.
Select your DDNS provider from the drop-down
menu or enter the DDNS server address.
Enter the Host Name that you registered with
your DDNS service provider.
Enter the Username or key for your DDNS
account.
Enter the Password or key for your DDNS account.
Enter a timeout time (in hours).
Displays the current connection status.
Enable
Dynamic DNS:
Server
Address:
Host Name:
Username or
Key:
Password or
Key:
Timeout:
Status:
Dynamic DNS
The DDNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc…) using a domain name that you have purchased
(www.whateveryournameis.com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign
dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a DDNS service provider, your friends can enter in your domain name to connect to
your server no matter what your IP address is.