Netgear 05200007 User Manual

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NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client to NETGEAR FVS318 or FVM318 VPN Routers

Many ISPs provide connectivity to their customers using dynamic instead of static IP addressing. 
This means that a user’s IP address does not remain constant over time which presents a challenge 
for gateways attempting to establish VPN connectivity.

 

A Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service allows a user whose public IP address is dynamically assigned 
to be located by a host name or domain name. It provides a central public database where 
information (such as email addresses, host names and IP addresses) can be stored and retrieved. 
Now, a gateway can be configured to use a 3

rd

 party service in lieu of a permanent and unchanging 

IP address to establish bi-directional VPN connectivity.

To use DDNS, you must register with a DDNS service provider. Example DDNS Service 
Providers include:

This configuration case study is based on the FVS318 using FQDN. FQDN is the 

best option when the Internet connection for the FVS318 uses a dynamic IP 
configuration rather than a static IP configuration. However, the steps below can be used 
when the FVS318 has a static IP configuration as well.