Dynamic DNS-Capable ADSL Routers

[AndyWatt]

Hi All,

I would like to know folks' recommendations for ADSL Routers available in the UK that can update DynDNS.org "Custom" accounts, as several we have looked at that claim a DDNS capability only update the DynDNS "freebie" accounts.

Many thanks in advance...

Andy
"Logic is invincible because in order to combat logic it is necessary to use logic." -- Pierre Boutroux

 

[bcastner]

I use a linksys WRT54G with Sveasoft firmware. This firmware lets me specify the dyndns address to use to update.

 

[AndyWatt]

Thanks for the reply.

I have a WRT54G at home that updates DynDNS without any problem, but it doesn't come with a built-in modem.

We are after a 4 port 10/100 wired router/modem that can be plugged into a switch. The Netgear DG834 would have been ideal, if only it updated Custom DNS!

Andy
"Logic is invincible because in order to combat logic it is necessary to use logic." -- Pierre Boutroux

 

[bcastner]

I strongly feel you should reconsider an all-in-one device. There is nothing wrong with having a modem, and a a router. In your instance you already have the router.

There is enough anecdoctal evidence on this and other Web sites to suggest that consolidating your modem and router into a single point of failure due to power outages, lightening and other causes is a mistake.

A more immediate concern is R&D dollars and market share. The single use router products are the bread and butter of most hardware manufacturers, and receive the firmware development that the all-in-one products will never receive as they are a small sales factor and a niche product.

 

[AndyWatt]

I quite agree.

We are seeking a Dynamic DNS solution so that we can save our clients the expense of fixed IP addresses - a name is also much easier to type in than an IP address too, so if they need to set up a new PC to point to a terminal server, it is more likely to be remembered, etc, etc.

However, our clients are of the opinion that if they can get an all-in-one device, why should they pay an additional amount for a modem too? ... That they save the cost of the modem over a few months on not having to pay for a fixed IP address does not seem to be a consideration.

Thanks again for your input, Bill.


Andy
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"Logic is invincible because in order to combat logic it is necessary to use logic." -- Pierre Boutroux

 

[bcastner]

It is a foolish economy.

The feature sets alone for the stand alone router and Access Point products from the same manufacturer should convince you that the 'Modem + router' product is the poor step-child of the product line, and usually produced to satisfy niche markets of ISPs and not users.

By adding a decent modem to your existing WRT54G; by upgrading the firmware (and investigating the rich third-party firmwares from Sveasoft and many others) is a very solid configuration for you. Do yourself a favor and enter as a search query 'wrt54g firmware' at this site and see how many choices you now have, and that your single product replacement would deny you:

http://www.broadbandreports.com/forum/equip,16