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Section 4 - Configuration Dynamic DNS Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a dynamic DNS service provider, people can enter your domain name in their web browser to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is. In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Dynamic DNS. Enable Enabling dynamic DNS will reveal further configuration options. Dynamic DNS: Status: Displays the current dynamic DNS connection status. Server Address: Enter the address of your dynamic DNS server, or select one from the drop-down menu. Host Name: Enter the host name that you registered with your dynamic DNS service provider. User Name: Enter your dynamic DNS username. Password: Enter your dynamic DNS password. Time Out: Enter a timeout time (in hours). Click Save when you are done. At the bottom of the page are the IPv6 host settings. To configure an IPv6 dynamic DNS host, refer to IPv6 Host on page 62. D-Link DIR-842 User Manual 61

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D-Link DIR-842 User Manual
Section 4 - Configuration
Dynamic DNS
Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using
a dynamic DNS service provider, people can enter your domain name in their web
browser to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is.
In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click
Dynamic DNS
.
Enabling dynamic DNS will reveal further configuration options.
Displays the current dynamic DNS connection status.
Enter the address of your dynamic DNS server, or select one from
the drop-down menu.
Enter the host name that you registered with your dynamic DNS
service provider.
Enter your dynamic DNS username.
Enter your dynamic DNS password.
Enter a timeout time (in hours).
Click
Save
when you are done.
Enable
Dynamic DNS:
Status:
Server Address:
Host Name:
User Name:
Password:
Time Out:
At the bottom of the page are the IPv6 host settings. To configure an IPv6 dynamic
DNS host, refer to
IPv6 Host
on page 62.