Ddns - D-Link DIR-827 User Manual

Section 3 - Configuration
The DDNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc...) using a domain name that you have purchased (www.whateveryournameis.
com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a DDNS
service provider, your friends can enter in your domain name to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is.

DDNS:

Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of keeping a
domain name linked to a changing IP Address. Check the box
to enable DDNS.
Server Address:
Choose your DDNS provider from the drop-down menu.
Host Name: Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS
service provider.
Username or Key: Enter the Username for your DDNS account.
Password or Key: Enter the Password for your DDNS account.
Timeout: Enter a time (in hours).
Status: Displays the status of your DDNS connection.
DDNS.for.IPv6.Hosts
Enable:
Check the box to enable DDNS for IPv6 Hosts.
IPv6 Address: Enter the IPv6 address of your computer/server in your local
network. You can click the << button and select a computer/
server from the drop-down list.
Host Name: Enter the IPv6 Host Name that you registered with your DDNS
service provider.
IPv6 DDNS List: Once you save your entry, the IPv6 DDNS host information will
be displayed here.
Enable:
Check to enable the entry.
Host Name: Displays the name of your IPv6 DDNS host.
IPv6 Address:
Displays the IPv6 address of your computer/server associated with the IPv6 DDNS host.
Edit/Delete: Click the edit icon to make changes to the entry or click the delete icon to remove the entry.
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