broadcasting (non-static) IP address

[Paul Kraemer]

Hi,

I have recently purchased a web camera that is accessible through the
internet (thru web server software that runs on a Windows XP PC). I have
port forwarding set up on my router so that when I request comes in to the
public IP address of my DSL connection on one of the ports used by the web
server for the camera, it is redirected to the local IP address of my PC that
is running the web server software.

It works fine, but my only problem so far is that I do not have a static IP
address. Everytime my DSL modem / router are restarted, I get a different
public IP address.

This would not be a problem because only a few people will be accessing this
webcam and I don't mind if they have to use a different IP address each time.
If I am home, I just go to http://www.whatismyip.com/, make note of my
current public IP address and I send it to the person who wants to access the
web cam. The only problem is when I am not home. I was wondering if there
is a way I can have my PC automatically broadcast the public IP address so
that even if I am not home, I can determine what IP address to use when
trying to access the web camera.

Thanks in advance,
Paul

 

[smlunatick]

Yes! Look at www.dyndns.org service and register a "free" static name.
Several routers have "acceptable" dynamic DNS service clients (DDNS) that you
can program to update you static name with your dynamic IP address. Or you
can download www.dyndns.org "free" update client software.

The instead of accessing your home network by IP address (192.168.1.1) you can
find it by name (<myhomenetwork>.dyndns.org)