Watchguard Firebox X15 User Manual page 103

5. In the System drop-down list, select the system to use for this update.
For an explanation of each option, see http://www.dyndns.com/services/.
o The option dyndns sends updates for a Dynamic DNS host name. Use the dyndns option when
you have no control over your IP address (for example, it is not static, and it changes on a regular
basis).
o The option statdns sends updates for a Static DNS host name. A Static DNS host is a
dynamically acquired IP address that does not change (for example, it is associated with a MAC
address, DHCP host ID, or PPPoE static IP address/login).
o The option custom sends updates for a custom DNS host name. This option is frequently used
by businesses that pay to register their domain with dyndns.com.
6. In the Options field, you can type these options. You can use one option, or use several options
together as shown in the example below:
For more information, see http://www.dyndns.com/developers/specs/syntax.html.
o
mx=mailexchanger&
o
backmx=YES|NO&
including the host as an MX with a lower preference value.
o
wildcard=ON|OFF|NOCHG&
o
offline=YES|NO
together with the ampersand character like this:
&mx=backup.kunstlerandsons.com&backmx=YES&wildcard=ON
7. Click Submit.
The Firebox X Edge does not operate with other Dynamic DNS services, only DynDNS.com.
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specifies a Mail eXchanger for use with the hostname.
requests that the MX in the previous parameter be set up as a backup MX by
enables or disables wildcards for this host (ON to enable).
sets the hostname to offline mode. One or more options can be chained
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