#Michael Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I can't really find a good answer to this question. Do both services provide the same thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHoKiLLa Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 No, OpenDNS provides domain name servers, DynDNS provides free redirects, for game servers, ftp servers, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkydude Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Yes they both provide the same service (DNS Resolving), with a different set of features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#Michael Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 No, OpenDNS provides domain name servers, DynDNS provides free redirects, for game servers, ftp servers, etc Okay....slightly better answer. I use OpenDNS on my router for dns lookup with the client updater on my computers. So how would DynDNS work then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAZMINATOR Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Okay....slightly better answer. I use OpenDNS on my router for dns lookup with the client updater on my computers. So how would DynDNS work then? DynDNS can be used for file server if you have it on your PC that you can host your files to public. Even the game servers, etc. OpenDNS can be used to block bad domains, shortcuts, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkydude Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I guess some people aren't aware that Dyn offers a DNS service. http://dyn.com/labs/dyn-internet-guide/ I personally prefer NortonDNS (free) which uses Dyn's servers, but Norton's superior malware blocking list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohdekill Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Okay....slightly better answer. I use OpenDNS on my router for dns lookup with the client updater on my computers. So how would DynDNS work then? DynDNS is primarily used to for resolving names to non-static IP addresses. For example, say xyz.com was your website and you are hosting it from your home. Your ISP may not provide a static address. Once your IP address changes, xyz.com would not be found (as routing tables hold your old IP address). To resolve this, DynDNS basically provides the missing piece - it connects xyz.com to dyndns to your current IP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#Michael Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 DynDNS is primarily used to for resolving names to non-static IP addresses. For example, say xyz.com was your website and you are hosting it from your home. Your ISP may not provide a static address. Once your IP address changes, xyz.com would not be found (as routing tables hold your old IP address). To resolve this, DynDNS basically provides the missing piece - it connects xyz.com to dyndns to your current IP. Very cool....the exact answer I was looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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