Ddns - D-Link DIR-457 User Manual

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Section 5 - WEB 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, your friends can enter in

your domain name to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is.

Enable DDNS:

Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of

keeping a domain name linked to a changing

IP Address. Check the box to enable DDNS.

Server Address:

Choose your DDNS provider from the drop

down menu.

Host Name:

Enter the Host Name that you registered with

your DDNS service provider.

User Account:

Enter the User Name for your DDNS account.

Password:

Enter the Password for your DDNS account.

DDNS Account

This is to test if the DDNS account is valid

Testing:

for use.

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