Dynamic Dns - THOMSON 5266 Operation Manual

Chapter 4
SpeedTouch™ Web Interface

4.5.12 Dynamic DNS

Dynamic DNS
Overview
Configure
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The Dynamic DNS service allows you to assign a dynamic DNS host name (for
example john.dyndns.org) to a broadband connection even if it is using a dynamic
IP address. As soon as the device gets a new IP address, the dynamic DNS server
updates its entry to the new IP address.
Click Overview to view the different Dynamic DNS clients with their name, host
names, interface and IP address.
On the Configure page, you can assign a Dynamic DNS host name to a broadband
connection. Proceed as follows:
1
Create an account at the Dynamic DNS service of your choice, for example:
www.dyndns.org
www.no-ip.com
www.dtdns.com
2
On the Dynamic DNS page, click Configure.
3
Select the Enabled check box.
4
If necessary, click the broadband connection to which you want to assign the
Dynamic DNS hostname in the Interface list.
5
Type the user name and password of your Dynamic DNS service account in
the corresponding fields.
6
In the Service list, click your Dynamic DNS service.
7
In the Host box, type the host name you want to assign to this interface (for
example myspeedtouch.dyndns.org).
8
Click Apply.
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