Dynamic DNS (DDNS) provides a stable domain name for a network, allowing users to consistently access a network even when an Internet service provider (ISP) might change the network’s IP address. For more information, see What is Dynamic DNS (DDNS)?
If you already have DynDNS.org or NoIP.com DDNS service, you can use it with your NETGEAR router. This article assumes that you already have DDNS service and provides instructions for setting up your existing DDNS service on your router.
NETGEAR is partnered with NoIP to provide free MyNETGEAR DDNS services. If you do not already have a DDNS service provider, see How do I set up a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS account on my NETGEAR router?.
To set up Dynamic DNS (DDNS) on your NETGEAR router:
- Launch an Internet browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your router’s network.
- Visit www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays. - Enter your router's user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page or Dashboard displays. - Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Dynamic DNS.
Some models might use slightly different menu labels, like Settings > Advanced Settings > Dynamic DNS. - Select Use a Dynamic DNS Service.
- In the Service Provider menu, select your service provider.
- Enter your Host Name, Email, and Password.
- Click or tap Apply.
- Verify that your DDNS configuration is working:
- From the Dynamic DNS page in your router’s web interface, click or tap Show Status.
- Make sure that the IP address listed matches the WAN IP address of your router.
Note: Your router’s WAN IP address is listed on the BASIC page or Dashboard of your router.