Ddns - First Alert DVR0405 User Manual

DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service)
A DDNS account allows you to set up a web site address that
points back to your Local Network so you can access the
DVR over the Internet using a static or dynamic IP address.
One problem with a dynamic address is your internet service
provider (ISP) changes this address from time to time. When
it changes you need to re-configure your DVR with the new
address. To do so you will have to get the new IP address.
Although you can go to www.myipaddress.com to get the new
IP address, you still have to make the changes manually.
So what are your choices? The first would be to obtain a
static IP address from your ISP. Check with your ISP for
availability and pricing. An alternative choice is to utilize
a dynamic domain name service (DDNS) to get a domain
name that can be linked to your dynamic IP address.
While there are multiple free DDNS services available, we
recommend www.dyndns.com as the DVR has been already
configured to accept account information from this service.
How DynDNS.com works:
1. You install the DynDNS® Updater
software on your network
2. When your Internet Service Provider changes the
your IP address, the DynDNS Updater detects
that the network's IP address has changed
3. The DynDNS Updater sends the new
IP address to DynDNS.com
4. The DynDNS.com update server receives the
information, and assigns the new IP address to
your Dynamic DNS hostname you created.
In addition to automatically keeping up with the
changes in the address, you will now be able to
enter a domain name rather than a string of digits
when accessing the DVR in Internet Explorer.
How to obtain your Domain Name from www.dyndns.com
1. Using a computer that is connected to
the same router as the DVR, use Internet
Explorer to go to www.dyndns.com
2. Decide whether you only need one domain name
which is free or require multiple names for a fee.
3. Follow the instructions for completing
the required information to register
4. You will receive a confirmation e-mail with your new
domain name. An example domain name might be
adam@dyndns.com. You will need
it to configure the DVR.
First obtain your Router DNS
You need to get your DNS manually from your router.
You will need the Primary or Secondary DNS from
your router for DDNS to function properly.
To obtain your Primary or Secondary DNS:
1. In your web browser, log in to your router using its
Default Gateway address. NOTE: Refer to your router`s
manual or software for login information. You can
also get the Default Gateway on your PC by selecting
Start>Run. Type CMD and press Enter. In the Command
Prompt window type ipconfig and press Enter.
2. View its WAN settings. Write down the Primary or
Secondary DNS address for use in the next step.
REMOTE ACCESS
NETWORK SETUP
DynDNS.com Setup Screen
WAN Settings Example
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