How To Configure Dynamic DNS for a particular Interface

03/30/2020 192 19155

DESCRIPTION:

RESOLUTION:

1.  Login to SonicWall management Interface.
2. Click Manage in the top navigation menu.
3. Navigate to Network |  Dynamic DNS
4. Click Add.
   
   
   
5. Add DDNS Profile window is displayed.
6. The following configuration has to made on this window.
   
   
   
7. Navigate to Advanced tab , Select the following settings:
   
   
   • Let the server detect IP Address- The dynamic DNS provider determines the IP address based upon the source address of the connection.This is the most common setting.
   • Automatically set IP Address to the Primary WAN Interface IP Address - This will cause the SonicWall device to assert its WAN IP address as the registered IP address, overriding auto-detection by he dynamic DNS server.
   • Specify IP Address manually - Allows for the IP address to be registered to be manually specified and asserted.
     
     The Off-line Settings section controls what IP address is registered with the dynamic DNS service provider if the dynamic DNS entry is taken off-line locally (disabled) on the SonicWall.The options are:   
     
     
   • Do nothing - the default setting. This allows the previously registered address to remain current with the dynamic DNS provider. This is the most common setting. 
   • Use the Off-Line IP address previously configured at Providers site - If your provider supports manual configuration of Off-Line Settings, you can select this option to use those settings when this profile is taken administratively offline .
     
8. Click OK , Check whether the profile is  Enabled and the Status  shows  On-line and showing the correct IP. 

Resolution for SonicOS 6.2 and Below

The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 6.2 and earlier firmware. For firewalls that are generation 6 and newer we suggest to upgrade to the latest general release of SonicOS 6.5 firmware.

1. Login to the SonicWall management GUI.
2. Navigate to Network | Dynamic DNS.
3. Click on Add .
   
   
   
4. Add DDNS Profile window is displayed.
5. The following configuration has to made on this window.
   
   

   Enable this DDNS Profile: Checked Use Online Settings: Checked Profile Name: Give any name Provider: Select the DDNS Provider from the list User Name: Username to login to the provider site Password: Password for the above username Domain Name: Domain Name that is created for the IP Bound to: Select the interface to which the IP is bounded Service Type:  Dynamic - A free Dynamic DNS service.                         Custom - Supports both dynamic and static IP addresses.                         Static - A free DNS service for static IP addresses.

6. Navigate to Advanced tab , Select the following settings.
   
   
   • Let the server detect IP Address- The dynamic DNS provider determines the IP address based upon the source address of the connection.This is the most common setting.
   • Automatically set IP Address to the Primary WAN Interface IP Address - This will cause the SonicWall device to assert its WAN IP address as the registered IP address, overriding auto-detection by he dynamic DNS server.
   • Specify IP Address manually - Allows for the IP address to be registered to be manually specified and asserted.
     
     The Off-line Settings section controls what IP address is registered with the dynamic DNS service provider if the dynamic DNS entry is taken off-line locally (disabled) on the SonicWall.The options are:  
     
     
   • Do nothing - the default setting. This allows the previously registered address to remain current with the dynamic DNS provider. This is the most common setting.
   • Use the Off-Line IP address previously configured at Providers site - If your provider supports manual configuration of Off-Line Settings, you can select this option .to use those settings when this profile is taken administratively offline.
     
     
7. Click OK , Check whether the profile is  Enabled , Online and showing the correct IP .