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Dynamic DNS
Introduction
The Dynamic DNS service allows you to assign a dynamic DNS host name (for example mywebpage.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.
What you need
Before you can configure Dynamic DNS, you first have to create an account at a Dynamic DNS service provider. For
example:
www.dyndns.org
www.no-ip.com
www.dtdns.com
Procedure
Proceed as follows:
1
Browse to the MediaAccess Gateway GUI.
For more information, see
“Accessing the MediaAccess Gateway GUI” on page 33
.
2
On the
Toolbox
menu, click
Dynamic DNS
.
3
On the
Navigation bar
, click
Configure
.
4
Select the
Enabled
check box.
5
If necessary, select the broadband connection to which you want to assign the Dynamic DNS host name in the Interface
list.
6
Type the user name and password of your Dynamic DNS service account in the corresponding fields.
7
In the
Service
list, click the name of your Dynamic DNS service provider.
8
In the
Host
box, type the host name that you got from the Dynamic DNS service provider (for example
mywebpage.dyndns.org).
9
Click
Apply
.
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8.4
Network Time Server
Introduction
A
Network Time Server
is a server that makes sure that the time settings of your device (your MediaAccess Gateway) are
in sync with the official time.
This time will be used for features like:
Access Control
For more information, see
“9.3 Access Control” on page 87
.
Wireless Time Control
For more information, see
“9.4 Wireless Time Control” on page 89
.
Event logs
Requirements
Your MediaAccess Gateway must be connected to the Internet.
Specifying a time server for your MediaAccess Gateway
Proceed as follows:
1
Browse to the MediaAccess Gateway GUI.
For more information, see
“Accessing the MediaAccess Gateway GUI” on page 33
.
2
On the
Technicolor Gateway
menu, click
Configuration
.
3
The
System Configuration
page appears. On the
Navigation bar
, click
Configure
.
4
Under
Time Configuration
, select
Auto-configuration
and configure the following settings:
Time Zone:
Select your time zone from this list.
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Summer Time:
Select
Summer Time
if you want the clock to follow daylight saving time.
In the
Time Server
box, type the address of the time server of your choice (for example:
pool.ntp.org
). You can
define up to five time servers.
5
Click
Apply
.
6
Under
Time Configuration
you can see the newly applied time.
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Internet Security
Overview
The MediaAccess Gateway offers various options to secure your network and network connection:
Topic
Page
9.1
Parental Control
80
9.2 Firewall
85
9.3
Access Control
87
9.4
Wireless Time Control
89
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