Dynamic Dns - Maxtor Fusion User Manual

MAXTOR FUSION USER'S GUIDE

Dynamic DNS

What is DNS?
DNS stands for Domain Name Service. An integral part of the
Internet, DNS functions just like a telephone book by
keeping a table of names associated with numbers. DNS
translates easy-to-remember names (www.maxtor.com) to
the IP address (123.45.67.123) that's used by all the Internet
plumbing – it is how people find things on the Internet.
Maxtor Fusion needs DNS capabilities so that your friends
and families can get to your files – it links the IP address
assigned by your Internet service provider (ISP) to the
domain name you assign to your Maxtor Fusion.
static
Not all users have , or fixed, IP addresses. ISPs often
dynamic
assign , or constantly changing, IP addresses to
users each time they log in. If all you do is surf the web and
use email, you won't notice the difference between the two.
But if other users want to access the files located on your
Maxtor Fusion, its IP address needs to be known. This could
be challenging if your ISP is constantly changing it.
Dynamic DNS services solve this problem (and they are free
to use). If you don't have a static IP address, a dynamic DNS
service ensures that your Maxtor Fusion will always be
updated with the ever-changing IP address associated with
your Internet connection. Your friends, family, or co-workers
will always be able to find the content you invite them to see.
Setting Up DNS
Maxtor Fusion works with static IP addresses, as well as
dynamic IP addresses using services from No-IP.com and
DynDNS.org. If you need to set up an account with No-IP.com
or DynDNS.org, the Setup Wizard can assist with that. These
dynamic DNS services will enable you to choose a domain
name that will be accessible to users outside your LAN.
Static DNS
In general, this option is for more advanced users. If you
have a domain name that resolves to the static IP address of
your Maxtor Fusion, select the Static button in the Dynamic
DNS screen, then press Next. Then enter the DNS Hostname
for your Maxtor Fusion.
Dynamic DNS
Maxtor Fusion can use a dynamic DNS service to choose a
DNS Hostname (domain name) that will be accessible over
the web. You can use services from either No-IP.com or
DynDNS.org. You can use your existing account at either of
these services, or you can register for a new one. If you need
a new account at either of these services, the Setup Wizard
program will open up a new browser window for you. When
you have selected a new DNS Hostname for your Maxtor
Fusion, return to the Setup Wizard.
No-IP.com
Select No-IP.com. In general, you will need to register,
select a No-IP DNS Hostname (domain name), and then
enter this information on your Maxtor Fusion setup screen
(Username, Password, DNS Hostname).
– If you have an existing account, select that option and
then click on the Next button. Enter your No-IP.com
Username and Password, as well as the DNS
Hostname you selected at No-IP.com.
– If you do not have an account
1.
Select "I need to set up an account ..." and then click on
the Next button. A new window will open on the new user
page at No-IP.com. Fill out the new user information,
agree to the terms of service, and click the SIGN UP NOW
button at the bottom of the page.
Note that you do not need to download the No-IP DUC
(Dynamic Update Client)
2.
No-IP will send you a confirmation email – you must click
on the included link before proceeding.
3.
Log in to your No-IP account – enter your email address
and password.
4.
Click on the Hosts/Redirects link in the left margin.
When the next page appears, click on the Add a Host
button.
5.
In the Hostname Information section, type in the
hostname you want to use as part of your Maxtor
Fusion's domain name in the text box after Hostname.
Then, use the pulldown to select the second half of your
domain name. Unless otherwise directed, leave the
remaining options alone. Click on Create Host at the
bottom of the page.
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