No-IP Blog http://blog.no-ip.com Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:26:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Adding No-IP DDNS Support to your router http://blog.no-ip.com/2009/07/09/adding-no-ip-ddns-support-to-your-router/ http://blog.no-ip.com/2009/07/09/adding-no-ip-ddns-support-to-your-router/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:26:56 +0000 ddurrer http://blog.no-ip.com/?p=79 The No-IP Dynamic DNS service is built in to many router and dvr products. However there are some devices that we are not featured in. Additionally, some routers that have integrated our service do a poor job at reporting errors and giving you good information in regards to troubleshooting the dynamic DNS configuration. A nice workaround to this is using DD-WRT.

DD-WRT is an open source router firmware that is available on many router platforms ( See supported devices) including Linksys and Netgear. Installing DD-WRT gives you a whole bunch of other features, such as bandwidth usage, advanced VPN features, traffic shaping, hotspot support, and a greater control over your network.

The installation is relatively easy. Keep in mind that installing this firmware does have its risks and if the instructions are not followed properly you might end up making your router a door stop :) . DISCLAIMER: No-IP and Vitalwerks Internet Solutions is not responsible for any damage done to your router when performing a flash upgrade. With that said, we have put together a guide regarding the installation of the of the DD-WRT firmware and configuring No-IP’s DDNS service.

Additionally, If you have a router that doesn’t have support for No-IP, let their support team know, a lot of companies like US, listen to their customers requests.

]]> http://blog.no-ip.com/2009/07/09/adding-no-ip-ddns-support-to-your-router/feed/ IPv6 records, now available!! http://blog.no-ip.com/2009/06/19/ipv6-records-now-available/ http://blog.no-ip.com/2009/06/19/ipv6-records-now-available/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:14:24 +0000 kbussche http://blog.no-ip.com/?p=78 No-IP now supports the creation and setup of IPv6 (AAAA) records via the web interface. This is a feature available to our Plus Managed DNS users that have already received IPv6 records from their ISP or bandwidth provider. Please note that IPv6 is not yet supported by our software update clients.

IPv6 is the internet protocol version 6 that is set to replace the current version 4 sometime in the next upcoming years. IPv6 was introduced in 1998 and as of 2008 is being used by about 1% of the internet addressable devices in the world.

For more information on IPv6 records please take a look at this article.

]]> http://blog.no-ip.com/2009/06/19/ipv6-records-now-available/feed/ Linux Journal Video, No-IP and Ubuntu http://blog.no-ip.com/2009/05/04/linux-journal-video-no-ip-and-ubuntu/ http://blog.no-ip.com/2009/05/04/linux-journal-video-no-ip-and-ubuntu/#comments Mon, 04 May 2009 21:01:14 +0000 ddurrer http://blog.no-ip.com/?p=77 Linux Journal has posted a video of the day showing how to setup No-IP under Ubuntu. Take a look and give it a digg while your at it.

Getting a Domain Name on a Dynamic Address with No-IP

]]> http://blog.no-ip.com/2009/05/04/linux-journal-video-no-ip-and-ubuntu/feed/ 8,000,000+ Downloads http://blog.no-ip.com/2009/02/26/8000000-downloads/ http://blog.no-ip.com/2009/02/26/8000000-downloads/#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:11:59 +0000 kbussche http://blog.no-ip.com/?p=75 No-IP’s Windows 2.1 update client has broken the 8 million download mark. A big thanks you to all of our loyal customers.

The No-IP dynamic dns update client (DUC) is the application that you run on the computer or server that you are trying to access remotely. The DUC will check your current IP address and notify No-IP to update your host names when a change occurs.

Windows DUC at Download.com

]]> http://blog.no-ip.com/2009/02/26/8000000-downloads/feed/ Antispam Policy Exceptions http://blog.no-ip.com/2008/12/24/antispam-policy-exceptions/ http://blog.no-ip.com/2008/12/24/antispam-policy-exceptions/#comments Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:54:41 +0000 David Jonas http://blog.no-ip.com/?p=74 A new mail feature has been added! Now you can specifically block or permit senders by IP, email address, or domain at the SMTP level. This means that you can use greylisting but let facebook emails skip it. Tired of backscatter from the same mail servers? Add their IP addresses to the block list and never see that email again. Friend ends up on an RBL but you want to receive email from him anyway, add his IP to your allow list. You can now be more strict in your policy requirements but permit the people you normally email to skip the policy checks. More email, less spam. The way it should be.

To manage your Antispam Policy Exceptions, log into your No-IP.com account and click Mail then Configure for your domain. Click the Antispam Policies button then Policy Exceptions.

Antispam Policy Exceptions apply to all inbound mail services including POP3, Forwarding, Backup MX, and Reflector.

]]> http://blog.no-ip.com/2008/12/24/antispam-policy-exceptions/feed/ Linux 2.1.9 Client is now available http://blog.no-ip.com/2008/11/21/linux-218-client-is-now-available/ http://blog.no-ip.com/2008/11/21/linux-218-client-is-now-available/#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:59:03 +0000 kbussche http://blog.no-ip.com/?p=72 No-IP has released an updated version of the Linux Dynamic Update Client (DUC). A potential vulnerability for buffer overflow has been discovered in the current Linux version of the client. The buffer overflow vulnerability can possibly be exploited to compromise a user’s computer for the execution of arbitrary code. Older versions of the Linux client are affected too. This vulnerability can be exploited if attacker tricks a user to connect to a fake update No-IP dynamic update server.

No-IP recommends all users running the older version of the Linux DUC 2.1.1 through 2.1.8 to upgrade to the 2.1.9 version and re-run the configuration wizard. This is done by invoking “noip2 -C” at the prompt.

The newest version is available on our website or by following this link.

]]> http://blog.no-ip.com/2008/11/21/linux-218-client-is-now-available/feed/ .ME Registry Removes Minium Year Requirement. http://blog.no-ip.com/2008/10/07/me-registry-removes-minium-year-requirement/ http://blog.no-ip.com/2008/10/07/me-registry-removes-minium-year-requirement/#comments Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:30:38 +0000 ddurrer http://blog.no-ip.com/?p=71 The .me registry removed their 2 year minimum for registering new domains on Oct 1, 2008. So you can now register .me domains for just 1 year. Our base price is just $29.95 per year. Keep in mind that if you package your .me with No-IP Plus Managed DNS you will receive an $8.00 discount.

Search for your .me today!

]]> http://blog.no-ip.com/2008/10/07/me-registry-removes-minium-year-requirement/feed/ The All New No-IP http://blog.no-ip.com/2008/09/18/the-all-new-no-ip/ http://blog.no-ip.com/2008/09/18/the-all-new-no-ip/#comments Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:42:13 +0000 ddurrer http://blog.no-ip.com/?p=70 Well, it took maybe a bit longer than it should have, but here you have it, the all new No-IP web interface. We are very excited about our new corporate branding and new look and feel for both the front end site and customer control panel.

With the new control panel you can now easily manage your hosts, with sorting features for customer with bulk domains in their accounts. We’ve introduced a whole new checkout system integrating Paypal as payment option (yes we know you’ve been asking for it)

There are many more new things on the horizon and we hope that this freshened user interface makes your experience at No-IP even better.

As always we’d love to hear your comments and suggestions. If there is something you can’t find please contact support via our trouble ticket system

]]> http://blog.no-ip.com/2008/09/18/the-all-new-no-ip/feed/ Facelift On Its Way http://blog.no-ip.com/2008/09/15/facelift-on-its-way/ http://blog.no-ip.com/2008/09/15/facelift-on-its-way/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:28:08 +0000 ddurrer http://blog.no-ip.com/?p=69 Well, if you are on the Blog you’ll notice the new design for No-IP.

Wed Sept 17th No-IP will be launching its brand new interface, well overdue we think.

Here are some screen shots

No-IP Main Login No-IP Main Login No-IP Main Login No-IP Main Login

Let us know what you think!

]]> http://blog.no-ip.com/2008/09/15/facelift-on-its-way/feed/ .Me TLD To Go Live. http://blog.no-ip.com/2008/07/17/me-tld-to-go-live/ http://blog.no-ip.com/2008/07/17/me-tld-to-go-live/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:43:00 +0000 ddurrer http://blog.no-ip.com/?p=68 .ME is about YOU! .ME has incredible potential for Internet users world-wide. Think about it, with a .ME domain, the Internet will, quite simply, be all about YOU. For the first time in Internet history, domain names are essentially personal.

.ME is expected to be utilized as both a personalized Web address and as a catchy business marketing tool around the world, initially in English

In just a few moments we will begin open registration on the new .me TLD, 8:00 AM PDT to be exact. So stand by and grab that .me domain soon as there should be some pretty good names available.

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