The Connection tab identifies how you connect to the Internet and allows you to test your Internet name (domain name) to make sure it is accessible.

 

 

My connection

Specify how you connect to the Internet. It is crucial that you specify the correct connection type, so your Internet name can be properly linked to your computer's IP address.

 

  • I connect using a modem and telephone line (dial-up)
    Select this option if you use a standard (28.8K, 33.6K, or 56K) modem and a telephone line to connect to the Internet. You should also select this option if you use an ISDN terminal adapter, a cable-modem that uses dial-up networking to connect to the Internet, or if you use a satellite or wireless service that requires you to use a modem.
     

  • I connect using a cable modem, xDSL modem or ISDN router (LAN)
    Select this option if you are using a high-speed dedicated connection to the Internet. This includes all forms of DSL (ADSL, DDSL, etc.,), cable, or the use of a LAN connection. Most users will have this connection type.
     

  • I connect through a firewall
    Select this option if you are behind a firewall, or router that restricts access to the Internet. You will need to select this option, if the PlanetDNS Client icon in the system tray does not turn green shortly after you connect to the Internet.
     

  • Auto Detect
    If you are not sure of your connection type, press the Auto Detect button to enable PlanetDNS Client to automatically detect it.

My IP address

If your computer is equipped with more than one network interface (network card), you can select the interface you prefer to use when sending updates to PlanetDNS service providers. A routable IP address is assigned to your Internet name.

 

From the User Interface pull-down menu, select the interface you want to use . If you are not sure, leave the default setting, Automatic (recommended) .

 

Test your setup

Have your settings and Internet name link checked by an active PlanetDNS service provider. The test will also determine your current IP address.  

  1. Press the  Test button.
     

  2. The Status of the test should indicate that you are online and your Internet service provider's IP address should be shown.

If your Internet service provider’s IP address is shown, all your settings are correct. You are now able to make your chosen Internet name available to your friends, family, or even search engines, such as Yahoo! and Google.

 

 

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