jahern
join:2007-05-29
Norman, OK | [DW6000] name for my IP number? Is there a way to assign a name to my static IP number? I assume it's something that goes in a DNS server somewhere. Do I have to buy a domain name, or can it be me.hughesnet.com or whatever? Thanks, again.  |
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 seagreenPremium,Mod
join:2001-05-14
out there | No, you can't assign a name to your static IP address. If you enter it here if will probably show up as part of an IP block that Hughes owns. |
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And, further, you are aware of the terms of service which states that your HughesNet connection is not to be used to run a server of any kind, correct?
Nothing screams "I'm running a server" more loudly than a DNS entry for your IP address. |
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Just buy a domain name »www.godaddy.com
Then use »www.dnsmadeeasy.com
to redirect to your router
Hosting a webcam myself, works great! |
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| Seagreen appears to be thinking my original though: PTR. However, if you're trying to get an address like... www.mydomain.com to point to your IP, you can easily do it. This is an alias. You can use a dynamic DNS service (dyndns.org) or buy your own domain and use a service like ZoneEdit.
Alias (A) is Name -> IP
Pointer (PTR) is IP -> Name
Alias is doable, PTR is not.
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