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Chapter 4

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4.5.12 Dynamic DNS

What is Dynamic DNS

The Dynamic DNS service allows you to assign a dynamic DNS host name (e.g.
john.dyndns.org) to a broadband connection even if it is using a dynamic IP address.
As soon as the device gets a new IP address, the dynamic DNS server updates its
entry to the new IP address.

Overview

Click Overview to view the different Dynamic DNS clients with their name,
hostnames, interface and IP address.

Configure

The Configure page allows you to assign a Dynamic DNS host name to a broadband
connection:

1

Create an account at the Dynamic DNS service of your choice, for example:

www.dyndns.org

www.no-ip.com

www.dtdns.com

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2

On the Dynamic DNS page, click Configure.

3

Select Enabled.

4

If needed, click the broadband connection to which you want to assign the
Dynamic DNS hostname in the Interface list.

5

Type the user name and password of your Dynamic DNS service account in the
corresponding fields.

6

In the Service list, click your Dynamic DNS service.

7

In the Host box, type the host name you want to assign to this interface (for
example myspeedtouch.dyndns.org).

8

Click Apply.