Dyn Ends Free Hostname Program!

/ 2nd May 2014

Dyn announce the end of their
free hostname program.

But don’t panic! alienHERO DVRs have a free DDNS service!

 

For the last 15 years, Dyn have offered a free version of their Dynamic DNS Pro Product which many people use to remotely access their alienDVR. However on 7th April 2014 Jeremy Hitchcock the CEO of Dyn announced that the free hostname program will come to an end on May 7th

Read the full company announcement here…

What does this mean for users? If you currently use the free version of Dynamic DNS Pro on May 7th you will have to start paying a premium for this service. But why pay? Your alienHERO DVR* has a built in FREE Dynamic DNS Service that you can easily switch to. Making the change is quick and easy and will save you a fortune in service costs!

Here is an easy step-by-step guide on how to set up the built-in  AlienDDNS Service…

*currently available on AlienHERO & AlienHERO HD

1. On the main menu of the device select 'Set Up' then click the 'Network' tab2. Enter the appropriate server address (ideally your router's internal address, alternatively 8.8.8.8). Whilst in the networking menu, check the gateway field is the same as your router's internal address as well.
3. Now click the 'DDNS' tab in the top bar. 4. Tick the 'Enable DDNS' checkbox. 5. Ensure 'AlienDDNS' is selected in the drop down list. Leave the password field blank. Enter a valid email address into the email field (you will receive an email) Click 'Apply'. 6. The DVR should connect to ippostcode.com requesting a 'New' DNS record for itself, the server should respond with 'Record Created' and send you an email containing a password. Enter the password from the email into the Alien DDNS 'Password' entry field. Click 'Apply'. 7. The DVR should connect again, this time issuing an 'Update' DNS request using the password. If successful the server responds with an 'Update Successful' message, otherwise it returns an error message, e.g: "Invalid Password'. please check and try again. This update should take approximately 20 seconds. The domain name registered takes the form of the DVR's internal serial number followed by ippostcode.com, for example: dsw99999.ippostcode.com, you use this domain entry in CCTVWindow or the mobile clients instead of a numerical IP address. 8. A Word Of Warning! CHANGE THE ADMIN PASSWORD. Given that all Alien domains follow the same format, 'serial-number.ippostcode.com' it doesn't take much effort for a third party to locate your DVR on a trail and error basisi, if you don't change the default admin password you're leaving the device wide open for public access. MAKE A NOTE OF NETWORK SETTINGS. Make notes of your current network settings so that they can be quickly re-entered if needed.

For more information on AlienDVRs please visit www.aliendvr.com

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