TP-LINK TD-8817 User Manual

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TD-8817 
ADSL2+ Ethernet/USB Modem Router User Guide 
 
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simple peer-to-peer network connectivity between devices. An UPnP device can dynamically join 
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 4-40 
  UPnP: Activate or Deactivate the UPnP function. Only when the function is activated, can the 
UPnP take effect. 
  Auto-Configured: 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 modem 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 modem router by your Dynamic DNS provider. 
 
Figure 4-41 
  Dynamic DNS: Activate the DDNS function or not. 
  Service Provider: This field displays the service provider of DDNS. 
  My Host Name: Enter your host name here. 
  Username & Password: Type the “User Name” and “Password” for your DDNS account.