VIVOTEK
User's Manual - 75
Network > DDNS
This section explains how to congure the dynamic domain name service for the Network
Camera� DDNS is a service that allows your Network Camera, especially when assigned
with a dynamic IP address, to have a xed host and domain name.
Express link
Express Link is a free service provided by VIVOTEK server, which allows users to register
a domain name for a network device� One URL can only be mapped to one MAC address�
This service will examine if the host name is valid and automatically open a port on your
router. If using DDNS, the user has to manually congure UPnP port forwarding. Express
Link is more convenient and easier to set up�
Please follow the steps below to enable Express Link:
1� Make sure that your router supports UPnP port forwarding and it is activated�
2� Check Enable express link�
3� Enter a host name for the network device and click Save� If the host name has been used by
another device, a warning message will show up� If the host name is valid, it will display a
message as shown below�
https://0002D1123456.2bthere.net
