Dynamic Dns - D-Link DIR-505L 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
(i.e., 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.
Enable Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of keeping

Dynamic DNS:

a domain name linked to a changing IP address. Check
the box to enable DDNS.
Server Select your DDNS provider from the drop-down menu
Address: or enter the DDNS server address.
Host Name: Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS
service provider.
User name or
Key: Enter the user name or key for your DDNS account.
Password or
Key: Enter the password or key for your DDNS account.
Timeout: Enter a timeout time (in hours).
Status: Displays the current connection status.
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