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
(www.whateveryournameis.com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign
dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a DDNS service provider, anyone wanting to access your server can enter your domain
name to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is.
Enable
Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of
Dynamic DNS:
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
Address:
menu or enter the DDNS server address.
Host Name:
Enter the Host Name that you registered with
your DDNS service provider.
Username or
Enter the Username or key for your DDNS
Key:
account.
Password or
Enter the Password or key for your DDNS account.
Key:
Timeout:
Enter a timeout time (in hours).
Status:
Displays the current connection status.
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