Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server) - TRENDnet TEW-431BRP User Manual

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:
1. You must register for the service at http://www.dyndns.org (Registration is free). Your
password will be E-mailed to you.
2. After registration, use the "Create New Host" option (at www.dyndns.org) to request your
desired Domain name.
3. Enter your data from www.dyndns.org in the TEW-431BRP 's DDNS screen.
4. The TEW-431BRP will then automatically ensure that your current IP Address is recorded
at http://www.dyndns.org
5. From the Internet, users will be able to connect to your Virtual Servers (or DMZ PC)
using your Domain name, as shown on this screen.
Dynamic DNS Screen
Select Internet on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen like the following:
Figure 32: DDNS Screen
Data - Dynamic DNS Screen
DDNS Service
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DDNS Service You must sign up first to create a new account before using the
service. The service is free.
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Click this link to connect to the www.dyndns.org Web site.
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Your initial password will be E-mailed to you; you can change
this later if you wish.
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After registration, use the "Create New Host" link (on the
www.dyndns.org Web site) to request a domain name.
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DDNS Data
User Name Enter the "User name" specified at the www.dyndns.org Web site
when you registered.
Enter your current password for www.dyndns.org
Password
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Enter your domain name, as allocated at www.dyndns.org.
Domain Name
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The name should consist only of letters and the hyphen (dash).
Using any other characters may cause problems..
DDNS Status This message is returned by the DDNS Server at www.dyndns.org
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Normally, this message should be "Update successful" (current
IP address was updated on the www.dyndns.org server).
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If the message is "No host", this indicates the host name entered
was not allocated to you. You need to connect to
www.dyndns.org and correct this problem.
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