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→Step 1. DDNS configuration
The easiest way to find out this information is to log in to the router's WebUI and check the '''WAN''' widget in the '''Overview''' page. You will be automatically redirected to the Overview page after you log in and the WAN widget will be on the right side of the page, second widget from the top. If the WAN widget displays a Public IP address, your DDNS configuration should work; if it displays a Private IP address, that means you're using a Shared Public IP address and you won't be able to reach your router with the help of DDNS.
The easiest way to find out this information is to log in to the router's WebUI and check the '''WAN''' widget in the '''Overview''' page. You will be automatically redirected to the Overview page after you log in and the WAN widget will be on the right side of the page, second widget from the top. If the WAN widget displays a Public IP address, your DDNS configuration should work; if it displays a Private IP address, that means you're using a Shared Public IP address and you won't be able to reach your router with the help of DDNS.
[[File:Private vs public ip.png]]
[[File:Private vs public ip.png|1150px]]
==Step 1. DDNS configuration==
==Step 1. DDNS configuration==
First of all we need to visit DDNS provider's website - '''https://account.dyn.com/entrance/'''. Once there, we have two options: create a new user or use an existing one.
First of all we need to visit DDNS provider's website - '''https://account.dyn.com/entrance/'''. Once there, we have two options: create a new user or use an existing one.
You'll need to login to the system using your credentials. If you don’t have a registered account then you'll need to create one by entering your new account info (you will have to subscribe for a plan with a payment method or try out a 7 day trial):
You'll need to login to the system using your credentials. If you don’t have a registered account then you'll need to create one by entering your new account info ('''if you want to try out DynDNS free 7 day trial you will need a valid credit card or you will have to subscribe for a plan with a payment method'''):
[[File:Login_dyn.png]]
[[File:Login_dyn.png]]
Next we'll need to make some configurations from the router's side. Login to the router's WebUI and navigate to '''Services''' → '''Dynamic DNS''':
Next we'll need to make some configurations from the router's side. Login to the router's WebUI and navigate to '''Services''' → '''Dynamic DNS''':
[[File:Dynamic.jpg]]
[[File:Dynamic.jpg|1150px]]
Then enter '''new configuration name''' and click '''Add new''':
Then enter '''new configuration name''' and click '''Add new''':