Topic: DNS issues

[Terry Tremethick]

Hi,

E-Smith mentions it supports dynamic dns. How do you configure it in the console? Could not find a dynamic dns area.

Also, How can I use it as a mail server without a registered domain name?

If I decide to have a registered domain and am using dial up so I make the e-smith how will the dynamic dns work or can it?

Please be specific or give specific references. I have read the manual and searched the admin browser and the actual console.

[Wayne Pitt]

Terry, Dynamic DNS needs to be set up with the text based "configuration" when installing e-smith, along with all the other options (domain name, IP address etc).  However, you will need to go to a dynamic DNS vendor, such as the ones listed in the e-smith documentation (a worthwile download). Then set up an account and register your domain name.  I have personally tried www.dyndns.org it is a free service and I found it worked a treat, however I would not use the service for a business website, or any mission critical internet based services.

Regards
Wayne