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Dynamic dns, Connecting to the virtual servers – Siemens SpeedStream SS2524 User Manual

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Advanced Features

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defined Server cannot be deleted.

View all Settings of all
Servers

Click the "Show All" button. This will generate a report in a
new window, where is can be printed or saved, as well as
viewed.

From the Internet, ALL Virtual Servers have the IP
Address allocated by your ISP.

Connecting to the Virtual Servers

Once configured, anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual Servers. They must use
the Internet IP Address (the IP Address allocated to you by your ISP).
e.g.

http://203.70.212.52

ftp://203.70.212.52

It is more convenient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP, rather than Dynamic.
However, you can use the Dynamic DNS feature, described in the following section, to allow
users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address.

Dynamic DNS

This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows
Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address.

This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With a dynamic IP address, your
IP address may change whenever you connect, which makes it difficult to connect to you.

The Service works as follows:

1. You must register for the service at http://www.dyndns.org (Registration is free). Your

password will be E-mailed to you.

2. After registration, use the "Create New Host" option (at www.dyndns.org) to request your

desired Domain name.

3. Enter your data from www.dyndns.org in the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router's

DDNS screen.

4. The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router will then automatically ensure that your

current IP Address is recorded at http://www.dyndns.org

5. From the Internet, users will be able to connect to your Virtual Servers (or DMZ PC)

using your Domain name, as shown on this screen.