Configuring a profile
DNS resolution
Domain name (mandatory) | Domain name assigned to the Dynamic DNS client. For example: myfirewall.dyndns.org. By using the option Resolve domain names for all sub-domains (wildcard management), you will be able to cover all sub-domains. EXAMPLE |
Interface associated with the domain name |
Name of the network interface whose IP address is associated with the domain name.
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Resolve domain names for all sub-domains (wildcard management) | Enables or disables the inclusion of sub-domains linked to the domain name. NOTE |
Dynamic DNS service provider
This zone allows you to enter the access information for your Dynamic DNS service provider.
Dynamic DNS provider (mandatory) | DNS service provider. Currently, two DNS service providers are supported: DynDNS and No-IP. |
Login (mandatory) | User indicated by the DNS service provider for the authentication of the Dynamic DNS client. |
Password (mandatory) | Password indicated by the DNS service provider for the authentication of the Dynamic DNS client. |
Dynamic DNS server (mandatory) | Server of the DNS service provider. The object to specify in this field must be named: "members.dyndns.org" or “members.dyndns.com” in order to run with DynDNS. |
Dynamic DNS service (mandatory) | This option allows you to indicate the service you have subscribed with the DNS service provider from among the following: "dynamic DNS", "custom", and "static DNS". |
Advanced properties
Access the settings for advanced properties by clicking on the button Advanced properties. These allow in particular, renewing registrations and changing addresses.
Renewal frequency (days) | Renewal period of the Dynamic DNS service. Stormshield Network has set this period to 28 days by default. REMARK |
Protocol used for the update | Protocol used during the dynamic DNS service renewal phase. Possible choices are: HTTPS and HTTP. |
Notify the provider | This service, which DynDNS charges at a fee, enables redirecting traffic headed for your network to a specific page when your connection is inactive. |
Support address translation (NAT) | This option allows the firewall to use dynamic DNS services when it is located behind a device that performs address translation. |