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Installing FosCam IP Cameras. DDNS Status states: DynDns failed: The host does not exist. The log page says "good". My host name starts with numbers. Thanks |
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It could be that your FosCam doesn't support hostnames that begin with a number. Try creating one that doesn't and see if that helps. It could also be a problem with your configuration of the FosCam. You did enter your DynDNS username (not the email address for your account) and password?
You can delete it and create a new one, or if you've purchased the Dynamic DNS Pro service (not the free service) then you can simply add a new one then remove the old one.
You can use another domain, the camera simply only supports Dyn as a provider. I have Pro service in the 14 day free trial. When I try to add new hostname I cannot get another http://xxxxx.dyndns.org. My camera only allows a http://DynDns.org(dyndns). Should I permanently cancel existing and start all over with a new account?
Feb 21 at 03:54 PM
BoulderNutt
As Cry Havok indicates, if you have the free service you will need to delete and create a hostname. As for “My camera only allows a http://DynDns.org(dyndns)”, I believe you have interpreted that incorrectly. When your camera signs into DynDNS to make an update it will use the members .dyndnds .org domain. But the HOSTname you choose can be any of the ones offered by Dyn, it does not necessarily need to be one with a dyndns .org domain.
Feb 21 at 05:00 PM
Scarabaeus
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Thanks for all of your help. Changing host name did the trick! Lesson learned: Do not use hostname beginning with numbers if you have a FosCam camera. |
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Can I modify current hostname or delete it and create a new one? Yes, I entered "1111xxxxxx.dyndns.org" into DDNS Host. DDNS Service: http://DynDns.org(dyndns) Thanks |