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Asante Technologies VR2004 User Manual

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ISP sets the limit on packet size for PPPoE connection, in which
case, you will have to change the MTU setting. See your ISP for
details on packet size limits.

3.7 Dynamic DNS Settings


Ordinarily, a static IP address is required if you want users on the
Internet to be able to find you with a name for your computer rather
than a numerical address. Dynamic DNS providers arrange for us-
ers who get a dynamic IP address to be able to use a name.
You need to register with a Dynamic DNS provider (see the drop-
down list in the page shown below) and select a name (i.e. your-
name.provider.net). When the router connects to the Internet, it will
notify the Dynamic DNS provider of its current IP address. Users
will be able to find your IP address by providing your name
(yourname.provider.net).

If you are registered with a Dynamic DNS service provider, select
the check box for Use a dynamic DNS service and fill in the infor-
mation from your ISP.

If you have DYNDNS as your dynamic DNS service provider, you