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    Can I change the frequency phpdyndnd runs with?

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      scudzuki
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      I have been using dynamic dns updating agents (running on my Windows server) for years. The default interval on the one I settled on checks the WAN IP every 10 minutes. I had the occasion to be on the road and unable to resolve my network (due to a new WAN IP) in the past, and with the updater agent set with a 10 minute interval, I was able to properly resolve the host name within minutes.

      Judging by the system logs, phpdyndns checks once a day. Can I change the interval on the daemon?

      Joe

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        SeventhSon
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        Install the Cron package and then you can edit when the script (/etc/rc.dyndns.update) runs.

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          cmb
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          You don't need to, it'll immediately kick it off when your WAN IP changes, and otherwise only checks once a day to update if it hasn't updated in X days (I think 30) to keep your account from being inactive in case your IP hasn't changed in that long.

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            scudzuki
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            It makes sense, given its inclusion, that it would provide for this contingency.

            Thanks.

            Joe

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              SeventhSon
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              If your pfSense is behind NAT, this is still valid solution though.

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                scudzuki
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                The WAN interface is on the public Internet.

                Joe

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                  cmb
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                  @SeventhSon:

                  If your pfSense is behind NAT, this is still valid solution though.

                  No because it will then just register your private IP, you'll need a different dyndns client in that case.

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