Chapter 10 system tools, 1 time settings, 2 ddns – Monoprice PID 8742 Wireless 802 11N Router with Internal Antenna and WPS Function 2T2R MIMO 300Mbps User Manual

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Chapter 10 System Tools

10.1 Time Settings

This section is used to the router's internal clock. You can set it manually or obtain the GMT

time from the Internet.

Time zone: Select the time zone in which you are operating the router from the

drop-down list.

Customized time: Check this box to enable manual time setting, then enter the date

and time in the appropriate fields.

NOTE:

When the Router is powered off, the time settings will be lost. The router will obtain

the GMT time automatically the next time it accesses the internet. Only when you

connect to the internet and obtain the GMT time or set the time on this screen, can

the time settings in other functions (e.g. security settings) take effect.

10.2 DDNS

If you want outside users to be able to access your system from the internet, they can do so

using either your gateway's router IP address or a Domain Name. However, unless you

have a static IP address from your ISP, your IP address will change and the resolution of

your Domain Name will be broken. To solve this, you can sign up for a Dynamic Domain

Name System, which will ensure that the fixed Domain Name you have selected can

always be resolved with whatever IP address is currently assigned to your connection. This

router can be setup to communicate with the DDNS server to keep it informed of your

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