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Dynamic DNS
The Dynamic DNS screen allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a static
hostname in any of the many domains. The alias allows your DSL router to be more
easily accessed from various locations on the Internet.
Path
:
Advanced > IP Networking > DNS > Dynamic DNS
Adding an Alias for a Dynamic IP Address to a Static Host Name
To alias a dynamic IP address to a static host name, complete the following steps.
1
Click
Advanced
on the main screen.
2
Click
IP Networking.
The NAT screen opens.
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Click
DNS
. The DNS screen opens.
4
Click
Dynamic DNS
. The Dynamic DNS screen opens.
5
Click
Add
on the Dynamic DNS screen. The Add dynamic DDNS screen opens.
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In the D-DNS provider field, select the provider from the drop-down list.
7
In the Hostname field, enter the name of the host.
8
In the Interface field, select the interface from the drop-down list.
9
Under DynNDS Settings, enter your user name and password.
10
Click
Save/Apply
.
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Nslookup
The Nslookup tool is a utility to look up information in the DNS (Domain Name
System).
Basically, DNS maps domain names to IP addresses. Type in the domain
name in the field, and press
Start
to look up the IP address.
Path
:
Advanced > IP Networking > DNS > Nslookup
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Default Gateway Routing
The Default Gateway screen allows you to make gateway assignments for devices
that are connected to the residential gateway.
Note:
If you change the Enable Automatic Assigned Default Gateway check box
from unselected to selected, you must reboot the router to get the automatic
assigned default gateway.
Path
:
Advanced > IP Networking > Routing > Default Gateway
Assigning Default Gateways
To assign a default gateway, complete the following steps.
1
Click
Advanced
on the main screen.
2
Click
IP Networking.
The NAT screen opens.
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