Configuring a profile

Adding a profile

  1. Click on Add.
  2. Select the desired profile type: Dyndns provider or No-IP provider.
    The DNS resolution parameters to be applied to this new profile will appear on the right side of the screen.
  3. Adapt these parameters by following the instructions in the section DNS resolution for the profile Profile_name.

Editing a profile

  1. In the list of profiles on the left side of the screen: double-click on the profile to be edited.
    The DNS resolution parameters to be applied to this profile will appear on the right side of the screen.
  2. Adapt these parameters by following the instructions in the section DNS resolution for the profile Profile_name.

DNS resolution for the profile Profile_name

Domain settings

Domain name 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
If you specify company.dyndns.org in the Domain name field and the option Resolve domain names for all sub-domains (wildcard management) has been selected, all sub-domains (commerce.company.dyndns.org, labo.company.dyndns.org, etc.) will be associated with the client.
Interface associated with the domain name Name of the network interface whose IP address is associated with the domain name.
Do note that:
  • An interface can use only one profile.
  • A profile can only be used by one interface.
  • The profile cannot be active if an interface has not been indicated
Resolve domain names for all sub-domains (wildcard management) Enables or disables the inclusion of sub-domains linked to the domain name.

NOTE
Subscribing to the Wildcard range is necessary in order to benefit from this feature.

Dynamic DNS service provider

This zone allows you to enter the access information for your Dynamic DNS service provider.

Dynamic DNS provider The name of the DNS service provider selected when the profile was created will be shown (DynDns or 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:

  • members.dyndns.org (suggested by default) or members.dyndns.com for the DynDns service.

  • dynupdate.no-ip.com for the No-IP service.
Dynamic DNS service (mandatory)

This option allows you to indicate the service you have subscribed with your DNS service provider: "Dynamic", "Static " or "Customized".

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.

REMARKS
Excessively frequent renewals will be penalized (by a closure of the account, for example), therefore providers will not allow renewals made less than 26 days (after the first renewal). Also, if an account is not renewed after 35 days, it will be closed. However, the above information is subject to change as it is a provider established operation.
Protocol used for the update Protocol used during the dynamic DNS service renewal phase. Possible choices are: HTTPS (suggested by default) or HTTP.
Notify the provider This service, which DynDNS charges at a fee, makes it possible to redirect traffic headed for your network to a specific page when your connection is idle.
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.