Not really - a client application on a PC handles that. I've found the dns2go software handles this a bit more easily than some others I've tried - it picks up the IP address of the router (which is the relevant one, unless NTL are doing something strange) and updates the dns2go servers when it changes.
Les Bessant MCSE mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] IT Manager, Sanderson Townend & Gilbert Acting in a personal capacity http://www.tiggercam.co.uk - Coming soon: the new, improved Tiggercam!! -----Original Message----- From: Lee Allen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 04 September 2002 13:57 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: NTL Set Top Box & Router The dynamic hostname services such as dyndns.org work well for this situation, with one caveat: your router/set-top box must have the capability to send notification to the service when its IP address changes. Lee Allen Leadtec Systems, a division of CGS > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Matthew Heenan > Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 6:01 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: NTL Set Top Box & Router > > > I connect to the internet via a cable NTL set top box and have a 3 PC > network off a router. I have reviewed the replys regarding > port forwarding > which I understand. My problem is that NTL change the IP > address of the set > top box (which I assume must be my outside IP) about every 5 hours??? > > To VNC to my home PC's is my only solution to purchase a > static IP for my > router or PC's? > > Matt > > > > Best Wishes > > Matt > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: > http://messenger.msn.com > _______________________________________________ > VNC-List mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list _______________________________________________ VNC-List mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list ________________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned for all viruses by Star Internet. The information in this communication and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient any use, review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error please notify us immediately on 0191 261 2681 and delete the original message and any copies of it. Any opinions, conclusions or other information in this message that do not relate to the official business of Sanderson Townend & Gilbert are neither given nor endorsed by the firm. ________________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned for all viruses by Star Internet. The service is powered by MessageLabs. For more information on a proactive anti-virus service working around the clock, around the globe, visit: http://www.star.net.uk ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ VNC-List mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list
