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4.4.6 Dynamic DNS
PLANET WLS-1280 provides a convenient DNS function to translate a domain name to the IP address of WAN port
that helps the administrator memorize and connect to WAN port. If the DHCP is activated at WAN port, this function
will also update the newest IP address regularly to the DNS server. These settings will become effective immediately
after clicking Apply.
y DDNS: Enabling or disabling of this function.
y Provider: Select the DNS provider.
y Host name: The IP address/domain name of the WAN port.
y Username/E-mail: The register ID (username or e-mail) for the DNS provider.
y Password/Key: The register password for the DNS provider.
4.4.7 IP Mobility
PLANET WLS-1280 supports IP PNP function.
If this function is enabled, a client can use any reasonable IP address to connect to the system. Regardless of what
the IP address at the user end is, the client can still be authenticated through PLANET WLS-1280 and access the
network.
4.4.8 VPN Termination
Virtual Private Network, or VPN, a type of technology designed to increase the security of information transferred
over the Internet. VPN can work with either wired or wireless networks, as well as with dial-up connections over
POPS. VPN creates a private encrypted tunnel from the end user's computer, through the local wireless network,
through the Internet, all the way to the corporate servers and database.