Dynamic Dns - D-Link DIR-866L User Manual

Section 3 - Configuration
The Dynamic DNS (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.
Enable Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) is a method

Dynamic DNS:

of keeping 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 or enter the DDNS Server Address.
Address:
Enter the Host Name that you registered with your
Host Name:
DDNS service provider.
Enter the Username or Key for your DDNS account.
Username or
Key:
Enter the Password or Key for your DDNS account.
Password or
Key: Re-enter to verify the password.
Enter a Timeout time (in hours).
Timeout:
Status: Displays the current connection status.
Continue to the next page for DDNS for IPv6 Hosts.
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