TP-LINK td8817 User Manual

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TD-8817
ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 
 
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a network, obtain an IP address, convey its capabilities and learn about other devices on the 
network. In turn, a device can leave a network smoothly and automatically when it is no longer in 
use. UPnP broadcasts are only allowed on the LAN. 
 
Figure 4-35 
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  UPnP: Activate or Deactivate the UPnP function. Only when the function is activated, can the 
UPnP take effect. 
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  Auto-Configure: If you activate the function, then the UPnP network devices can 
automatically configure network addressing, announce their presence in the network to other 
UPnP devices and enable exchange of simple product and service descriptions. 
4.5.5  DDNS 
Choose “Access ManagementDDNS”, you can configure the DDNS function in the screen 
The router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. The feature lets you use a 
static host name with a dynamic IP address. User should type the host name, user name and 
password assigned to your ADSL Router by your Dynamic DNS provider. User also can decide to 
turn on DYNDNS Wildcard or not. 
 
Figure 4-36 
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  Dynamic DNS: Activate the DDNS function or not. 
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  Service Provider: This field displays the service provider of DDNS. 
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  My Host Name: Enter your host name here.