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Dynamic IP Setting
WHAT IS A DYNAMIC IP ADDRESS?
A
Dynamic IP Address is a
n IP (Internet Protocol) address that changes each time you connect to the internet. This cuts down
o
n the number of IP addresses large consumer providers need because not all of their customers are using the service at any
give
n time. It also cuts down on bandwidth usage by preventing consumers from hosting servers. Note: a number of
compa
nies have started to offer services aimed at updating DNS for dynamically connected clients.
STEP 1: SOFTW
ARE INSTALLATION – DYNAMIC IP SETTING:
Follow the same procedure as outlined
S
TEP 2: DDNS REGISTRATION FOR A DYNAMIC IP ADDRESS:
1. You must have a gateway router that supports DDNS (Dynamic Domain Network Service). Please go to www.dlink.com or
www.linksys.com for a list of available routers.
To register for a dynamic IP address click on the free site "http://www.dyndns.org" and click on "Account" (please look at the
exampl
e below).
2
. Click on "Create Account".
3. Register
your information (Username, E-mail address & password). Click on "Create Account" when the necessary
information is completed.
on Page 19 for the Static IP Setting.
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