Dynamic DNS Help
A Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Service provides a central public database where information (such as addresses, host names and IP addresses) can be stored and retrieved. The Dynamic DNS server also stores password-protected information and accepts queries based on addresses.
If you want to use a DDNS service, you must register for it. The Dynamic DNS client service provider will give you a password or key.
To set up for DDNS:
- If you have registered with a DDNS service provider, select the Use A Dynamic DNS Service check box.
- Select the name of your dynamic DNS Service Provider.
- Type the Host Name that your dynamic DNS service provider gave you.
The DDNS service provider may call this the domain name. - Type the User Name for your DDNS account.
- Type the Password (or key) for your DDNS account.
- Click Apply to have the DDNS service used.
Use Wildcards - If you have DYNDNS as your DDNS service provider, you may select the Use Wildcards check box to activate this optional feature.
Note: The Router supports only basic DDNS and the login and password may not be secure. If you have a private WAN IP address, do not use DDNS service as it may lead to problems.
