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4.4.2 DDNS SETUP 2--Automatic Updating of your Camera’s Internet IP
address
In the previous step we set up a name for your camera. To make sure that this hostname always corresponds to the
correct IP address for your camera we have to make sure it is updated automatically when there is a change.
Dynamic DNS (DDNS) is simply a way of using a static hostname to connect to a dynamic IP address. When
connected to your ISP, you are assigned a temporary IP address. DDNS services keep track of your IP address and
route your Domain name to that address when you wish to connect to the camera from a remote location.
There is no need for client software. Our IP cameras have a DDNS menu that allows you to enter your hostname
information. This DDNS menu is under “Network” in the camera’s “Settings”. Be sure to select the DDNS provider, for
instance if you signed up with No-IP.com you should select No-IP in the camera’s DDNS menu.
[DDNS] Enable or disable DDNS connection. Click “Enable” for the rest of the options to appear.
[Service Provider] Select a provider from the drop down list then click “Register”. This will take you to the
service provider’s website where you can register your own personal host name. Please follow the instructions
on the provider’s site, and then return to this page to enter the details.
[Host Name] Enter the host name you have registered (e.g. yourname.dtdns.net).
[User Name] Enter the user name for the account you registered with the serviceprovider.
[Password] Enter the password for the account you registered with the service provider.
[Re-type password] Re-confirm the password.
Now you have setup an easily accessible external address for your camera, you now need to setup and confirm an
external port for your camera. This is covered in the UPnP section.
Please note: if you have only just registered your DDNS account, it may take a while your account is activated
and full registered on the internet. Some of the DDNS service listed offer free paying service. A free account is
more than adequate for a camera to use.
After you enter your account and hostname information and UPNP is enabled, you can go to the camera’s “System”
menu at the top of the Settings screen and scroll down to the DDNS section. If it worked, the camera’s external address
will be listed under “Internet URL”.
If it says “Updating” or Unavailable” you should double check your account settings. No-IP.com uses your complete
email address as user name, and the password required in this menu is the one you created during No-IP account setup.
If successful the camera will show you the complete external URL for your reference.
The external address using DDNS is made up of two parts – your DDNS account address and the port you