2 access control log, 2 ddns(dynamic dns) – PLANET XRT-501 User Manual
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Delete
Delete the selected service from the list.
Add
Add a new entry to the Service list, using the data shown
in the "Add New Service" area on screen.
Cancel
Clear the " Add New Service " area, ready for entering
data for a new Service.
3.1.2 Access Control Log
To check the operation of the Access Control feature, an Access Control Log is provided.
Click the View Log button on the Access Control screen to view this log.
This log shows attempted Internet accesses which have been blocked by the Access
Control function.
Parameter Description
Date/Time
Date and Time of the attempted access.
Name
If known, the name of the PC whose access was blocked.
Source IP address
The IP Address of the PC or device whose access request
was blocked
MAC address
The hardware or physical address of the PC or device whose
access request was blocked
Destination
The destination URL or IP address
Port
It shows the port number.
3.2 DDNS(Dynamic DNS)
Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)
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:
You must register for the service at one of the listed DDNS Service Providers.
After registration, follow the service provider's procedure to request a Domain Name
and have it allocated to you.
Enter your DDNS data on the XRT-501's DDNS screen.
The XRT-501 will then automatically ensure that your current IP Address is
recorded at the DDNS server.
If the DDNS Service provides software to perform this "IP address update"; you
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