Planet Technology ICA-106 - Manual (Page 30)

DDNS: Stands for Dynamic Domain Name Server
The Network Camera supports DDNS. DDNS allows the Network Camera to use an
easier way to remember naming format rather than an IP address. The name of the
domain is like the name of a person, and the IP address is like his phone number. On
the Internet we have IP numbers for each host (computer, server, router, and so on),
and we replace these IP numbers to easy remember names, which are organized into
the domain name. As to ADSL environment, most of the users will use dynamic IP
addresses. If users want to set up a web or a FTP server, then the Dynamic Domain
Name Server is necessary. For more DDNS configuration, please consult your local
dealer.
Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) provides you at least one IP address which you use
to connect to the Internet. The address you get may be static, meaning it never changes,
or dynamic, meaning it’s likely to change periodically. Just how often it changes,
depends on your ISP. A dynamic IP address complicates remote access since you may
not know what your current WAN IP address is when you want to access your network
over the Internet. The solution to the dynamic IP address problem comes in the form of a
dynamic DNS service.
The Internet uses DNS servers to lookup domain names and translates them into IP
addresses. Domain names are just easy to remember aliases for IP addresses. A
dynamic DNS service is unique because it provides a means of updating your IP
address so that your listing will remain current when your IP address changes. There are
several excellent DDNS services available on the Internet and best of all they’re free to
use. One of the services you can use is www.DynDNS.org. You’ll need to register with
the service and set up the domain name of your choice to begin using it. Please refer to
the home page of the service for detailed instructions or refer to Appendix G for more
information.
- DDNS:
To enable or disable the DDNS service here.
- Service Provider:
Choose the built-in DDNS server.
- Host Name:
The domain name is applied of this Network Camera.
- Account:
The account is used to log into DDNS.
- Password:
The password is used to log into DDNS.
UPnP:
UPnP is short for Universal Plug and Play, which is a networking architecture that
provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals. This
device is a UPnP enabled Network Camera. If your operating system is UPnP enabled,
the device will be easier to configure. If you do not want to use the UPnP functionality, it
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