The problem with dns2go is that they don't provide for redundent dynamic update servers, meaning that if their Internet backbone connection is down, you're dead in the water.
I'm not referring to primary or secondary DNS servers, since most DDNS service providers have multiple DNS servers to answer name queries for your Internet name, I'm talking about the dynamic update servers that their client software talks to to send it your current IP address. www.planetdns.net has client software that automatically selects the closest regional dynamic update service provider and switches affinity to it automatically. It also provides strong (256-bit) encryption of all name registration and dynamic update exchanges. My two cents worth, and yes, I'm biased :) Stephan. On Wed, 4 Sep 2002, Les Bessant wrote: > 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 > -- +---------------------------+----------------------------+ | Stephan A. Edelman, B.Eng.| | | Technology Director | COBOL is for morons. | | NewAce Corporation | | | [EMAIL PROTECTED] | -- E.W. Dijkstra | | Phone: (519) 336-4837 x21 | | | Fax: (519) 336-4046 | | +---------------------------+----------------------------+ _______________________________________________ VNC-List mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list
