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Port forward and Dynamic DNS
01-07-2013 11:12 AM
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I have been told forward port 1080 to 80 and have a dynamic DNS for my Dreambox to be controlled from outside my local network
How do i make a dynamic DNS? do i need to mess with the dreambox as it is Linux based and so I do not have a clue?
My router is the latest Plusnet one the Technicolor TG 582n. should i upgrade this?
Thanks Tom
Re: Port forward and Dynamic DNS
01-07-2013 3:38 PM
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You can forward the port in the router in Toolbox -> Game and Application sharing. Forwarding port 1080 to port 80 just means you put port 1080 in the first box and port 80 in the second one - the first is the port the connection is accepted on, the second is what it translates to on your internal network.
As for making a dynamic DNS, use something like http://www.noip.com/free/ - basically this will give you a web address URL which you type in to visit your own connection (it translates the IP you get, which is different each time you connect to broadband, into a URL which is the same every time so it's much easier to connect).
Hope that helps explain.
Re: Port forward and Dynamic DNS
01-07-2013 5:24 PM
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To Setup Dynamic DNS
1. Login to your No-IP account.
2. Check the hostname you added to your account during signup (ie. yourname.no-ip.org) You can also add additional hostnames at this page and make any configuration changes.
3. Download and Install the Dynamic Update Client (DUC). This device is only needed if your router or device does not have No-IP as an integrated Dynamic DNS provider. After installation, configure it to update the host added in step 2.
4. If you are behind a router or firewall, you will have to open and forward the proper ports for the services you wish to run. (i.e. port 80 for a webserver)
Quick Tip: In order for No-IP to know when your IP address changes you will need to actively run our Dynamic Update Client on a device at your network. (If your device or router has No-IP as an integrated Dynamic DNS provider you will not need to use our client, simply configure your router or device with your No-IP information.)
Do i need to download 'Dynamic Update Client (DUC)'
What does the 'quick tip' mean? Do I need a laptop all the time at home?
Re: Port forward and Dynamic DNS
01-07-2013 5:28 PM
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Yes you'll need to download that client, unless you're happy to log into the no-ip website each time you turn your PC on - otherwise it won't update to your current IP address. That's basically what the quick tip is telling you as well.
Re: Port forward and Dynamic DNS
01-07-2013 5:31 PM
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Quote from: mrtomburke If your device or router has No-IP as an integrated Dynamic DNS provider you will not need to use our client, simply configure your router or device with your No-IP information.)
Go to http://192.168.1.254/cgi/b/dyndns/cfg/?be=0&l0=3&l1=8 Select No-IP from the drop down and enter all your No-IP details.
The router will then automatically update your IP each time it establishes a connection.
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Re: Port forward and Dynamic DNS
02-07-2013 9:49 AM
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Re: Port forward and Dynamic DNS
02-07-2013 10:16 AM
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IMO a better option than messing about with dynamic dns.
Re: Port forward and Dynamic DNS
02-07-2013 10:20 AM
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What are the pro and cons of a static IP?
I use my internet for Sky TV, Laptop emails, iPad iplayers and downloadin music/gamesg, PS3 gaming and iPhone internet browsing
I don't mind paying £5 for a static IP
Re: Port forward and Dynamic DNS
02-07-2013 10:50 AM
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If the answer is no, then you don't need a static IP or dynamic dns.
Re: Port forward and Dynamic DNS
02-07-2013 10:58 AM
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Re: Port forward and Dynamic DNS
02-07-2013 11:57 AM
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Just thinking it'd be easier and cheaper to go with the no-IP option, but I've no problem with us gaining a fiver if you'd like the static IP
Re: Port forward and Dynamic DNS
02-07-2013 12:15 PM
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Re: Port forward and Dynamic DNS
02-07-2013 12:40 PM
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One thing I'm not sure about is if a Plusnet static IP address means you're always stuck on the same gateway. I don't think you are but can anyone confirm this?
If this is the case I wouldn't want a static IP, I think we all know the need to be able to do a bit of gateway hopping when thing's slow down
Re: Port forward and Dynamic DNS
02-07-2013 1:06 PM
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02-07-2013 1:11 PM
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