How to assign DNS name to VPN-connected session 1

[packdragon]

I only know basic DNS functions and am still learning all the advanced stuff. I need to be able to assign a DNS name to a user that connects to our network via VPN. The IP address of their computer changes periodically because of the ISP, so how do I do this? Something with Active Directory and integrated DNS? If there is a name for this function I could research it myself more easily, if only someone would tell me what it was called. Any ideas?

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[AlexIT]

If the users is VPN directly to a Win2k AD Server then they should be registered automatically (check user NIC settings for Check box "Automatically register this connection in DNS". If the user is connecting to a VPN appliance, does this device support DNS registration?

Alex

 

[packdragon]

I'll ask the user to check that setting like you said. Thanks for the tip! The VPN is directly to a W2K Server, so maybe this will solve our problem.

If not, I found that I can reserve an IP address in DHCP for specific MAC addresses. Just thought I'd mention that here for future reference.

- Zoe, that's ZOH-EEE, get it right please
- Just a little ol' MCP at Solien Technology
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http://www.solien.com