Automatic update about dynamicdnsupdater

[Nesos-ita]

This might be a good idea but only if both (time and local ip) are used.
Because local ip might change because:

• you switch from ethernet to wifi on the same home router so local ip change but public doesn't
• local ip expire because dhcp lease time, public ip doesn't change
• you switch to other network, public ip change, local ip probably too
• local ip might stay the same while public one change (for example in my config where i have dhcp reservation list so my local ip never change but the public does)

The idea is:

• keep timed update as usual
• add option, default enabled, to make an extra update in case local ip change

i'll need to check which is the currently used network interface, check if the ip change for that intercace or the currently used interface changed.
Probably add also a time limit to these extra automatic updates so that if your local ip change every 5 minutes you don't flood the server with requests.
I hope that a new version will be ready for the end of the next week.
i might publish a beta version so that if you have some time you can check it.

[Nesos-ita]

I should have added the functionality, for now it's a beta, you can get it here
there is also the documentation on the function.
Give it a try and let me know if it works as intended :)
from a quick test seems that it works but it's late and i'll test it better in the next days.

[ghislainborremans]

Hello I will be back next week Wednesday and i will check it. Best regards Ghislain Van: Matteo <[email protected]> Verzonden: vrijdag 4 oktober 2019 22:40 Aan: Nesos-ita/DynamicDnsUpdater <[email protected]> CC: ghislainborremans <[email protected]>; Author <[email protected]> Onderwerp: Re: [Nesos-ita/DynamicDnsUpdater] Automatic update (#2) I should have added the functionality, for now it's a beta, you can get it here <https://github.com/Nesos-ita/DynamicDnsUpdater/raw/beta/Compiled%20Binary/DynamicDnsUpdater.exe> there is also the documentation on the function <https://github.com/Nesos-ita/DynamicDnsUpdater/blob/beta/Documentation/FAQ.md#what-is-update-also-on-local-ip-change> . Give it a try and let me know if it works as intended :) from a quick test seems that it works but it's late and i'll test it better in the next days. — You are receiving this because you authored the thread. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#2?email_source=notifications&email_token=AFKOBXB6KNHMLKEZPXTIUDLQM6S25A5CNFSM4I5MFX62YY3PNVWWK3TUL52HS4DFVREXG43VMVBW63LNMVXHJKTDN5WW2ZLOORPWSZGOEAM2O4I#issuecomment-538552177> , or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AFKOBXH6ESPJ24G3TGQQVXDQM6S25ANCNFSM4I5MFX6Q> . <http://www.mailscanner.tv/1x1spacer.gif> [ { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "EmailMessage", "potentialAction": { "@type": "ViewAction", "target": "#2?email_source=notifications\u0026email_token=AFKOBXB6KNHMLKEZPXTIUDLQM6S25A5CNFSM4I5MFX62YY3PNVWWK3TUL52HS4DFVREXG43VMVBW63LNMVXHJKTDN5WW2ZLOORPWSZGOEAM2O4I#issuecomment-538552177", "url": "#2?email_source=notifications\u0026email_token=AFKOBXB6KNHMLKEZPXTIUDLQM6S25A5CNFSM4I5MFX62YY3PNVWWK3TUL52HS4DFVREXG43VMVBW63LNMVXHJKTDN5WW2ZLOORPWSZGOEAM2O4I#issuecomment-538552177", "name": "View Issue" }, "description": "View this Issue on GitHub", "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "GitHub", "url": "https://github.com" } } ]

[ghislainborremans]

I tested it for about 10 days and it seems to work perfectly.
I notice the IP address changed but this is not reflected in the IP Box nor in the log. So i do not know whether it was the automatic update or the hourly one that has updated the DNS.
A notice in the log "automatic update to IP ... at time ..." would be helpful.

[Nesos-ita]

this is not reflected in the IP Box

if you mean the "Your IP" or "IP" in the graphic interface, they are for manual use only, the first returns your current ip when you press the "Get current IP" button, the other resolve a domain and gives you it's IP when you press "Resolve"

A notice in the log "automatic update to IP ... at time ..." would be helpful.

right now this is what is logged: <date time> Updating DNS: <result success/fail>
and this if local ip change detection is enabled: <date time> Ip changed, updating DNS: <result success/fail>
the only thing that is not logged is the new ip but i might add in the future...

i do not know whether it was the automatic update or the hourly one that has updated the DNS.

you can check this in the log, there are different entries for timed update or ip change based update

[ghislainborremans]

Hello Matteo I suppos something is not working in my version. In the log I see no “ <date time> Ip changed, updating DNS: <result success/fail>” Only the hourly updates are logged. The flag to check the local IP is checked ??? Best regards Ghislain Van: Matteo <[email protected]> Verzonden: dinsdag 22 oktober 2019 14:58 Aan: Nesos-ita/DynamicDnsUpdater <[email protected]> CC: ghislainborremans <[email protected]>; Author <[email protected]> Onderwerp: Re: [Nesos-ita/DynamicDnsUpdater] Automatic update (#2) this is not reflected in the IP Box if you mean the "Your IP" or "IP" in the graphic interface, they are for manual use only, the first returns your current ip when you press the "Get current IP" button, the other resolve a domain and gives you it's IP when you press "Resolve" A notice in the log "automatic update to IP ... at time ..." would be helpful. right now this is what is logged: <date time> Updating DNS: <result success/fail> and this if local ip change detection is enabled: <date time> Ip changed, updating DNS: <result success/fail> the only thing that is not logged is the new ip but i might add in the future... i do not know whether it was the automatic update or the hourly one that has updated the DNS. you can check this in the log, there are different entries for timed update or ip change based update — You are receiving this because you authored the thread. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#2?email_source=notifications&email_token=AFKOBXBWF4VDDSUSMCFL3CTQP32EVA5CNFSM4I5MFX62YY3PNVWWK3TUL52HS4DFVREXG43VMVBW63LNMVXHJKTDN5WW2ZLOORPWSZGOEB5UGNQ#issuecomment-544949046> , or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AFKOBXC7OIKMP6QBRIKYWCTQP32EVANCNFSM4I5MFX6Q> . [ { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "EmailMessage", "potentialAction": { "@type": "ViewAction", "target": "#2?email_source=notifications\u0026email_token=AFKOBXBWF4VDDSUSMCFL3CTQP32EVA5CNFSM4I5MFX62YY3PNVWWK3TUL52HS4DFVREXG43VMVBW63LNMVXHJKTDN5WW2ZLOORPWSZGOEB5UGNQ#issuecomment-544949046", "url": "#2?email_source=notifications\u0026email_token=AFKOBXBWF4VDDSUSMCFL3CTQP32EVA5CNFSM4I5MFX62YY3PNVWWK3TUL52HS4DFVREXG43VMVBW63LNMVXHJKTDN5WW2ZLOORPWSZGOEB5UGNQ#issuecomment-544949046", "name": "View Issue" }, "description": "View this Issue on GitHub", "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "GitHub", "url": "https://github.com" } } ]

[Nesos-ita]

I need some informations:
1-are you using a vpn, dial up connection or 3G network? because this detects only wifi or ethernet.
2- is the option "autorun on windows boot" enabled or not? if yes can you check this file: C:\Program Files\DynamicDnsUpdater\dduSettings.txt it should contain 7 lines and the lsat should be True
otherwise do the same check in the settings file located where you palced the program.
3- if the option is enabled (line is True) open the program and after one minute, disconnect from wifi (or detach the ethernet cable if using ethernet) wait more than 30 seconds and reconnect.
4- wait at least one minute and check if there is a "ip changed" log entry
Log example (first by ip change, second timer based update):

20/10/2019 11.37.10 - Ip changed, updating DNS: OK
20/10/2019 12.07.10 - Updating DNS: OK

[ghislainborremans]

1) no vpn, dial up or 3G 2) yes and visible in setup.txt 3) disconnect and no automatic update message although the IP has changed see log below Maybe write a dot in the log at the time you check teh local IP, so i can see it does the checking best regards ghislain Log 24/10/2019 11:15:22 - Updating DNS: OK 24/10/2019 12:15:23 - Updating DNS: OK 24/10/2019 13:15:24 - Updating DNS: OK 24/10/2019 13:45:24 - Process closed 24/10/2019 13:46:11 - Settings read OK 24/10/2019 13:46:11 - Version: 1.1.0.16337 24/10/2019 13:46:11 - GUI mode 24/10/2019 13:46:12 - DDNS upadater running 24/10/2019 13:46:12 - Updating DNS: OK 24/10/2019 14:46:13 - Updating DNS: OK 24/10/2019 15:46:14 - Updating DNS: OK 24/10/2019 16:46:14 - Updating DNS: OK 24/10/2019 17:46:15 - Updating DNS: OK 24/10/2019 18:46:16 - Updating DNS: OK 24/10/2019 19:46:16 - Updating DNS: OK 24/10/2019 20:46:17 - Updating DNS: OK 24/10/2019 21:46:18 - Updating DNS: OK 24/10/2019 22:46:19 - Updating DNS: OK 24/10/2019 23:46:20 - Updating DNS: OK 25/10/2019 0:46:21 - Updating DNS: OK 25/10/2019 1:46:22 - Updating DNS: OK 25/10/2019 2:46:23 - Updating DNS: OK 25/10/2019 3:46:24 - Updating DNS: OK 25/10/2019 4:46:25 - Updating DNS: OK 25/10/2019 5:46:26 - Updating DNS: OK 25/10/2019 6:46:27 - Updating DNS: OK 25/10/2019 7:46:28 - Updating DNS: OK 25/10/2019 8:46:29 - Updating DNS: OK 25/10/2019 9:46:30 - Updating DNS: OK 25/10/2019 10:46:31 - Updating DNS: OK 25/10/2019 11:46:30 - Updating DNS: OK Op wo 23 okt. 2019 om 17:57 schreef Matteo <[email protected]>:

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I need some informations: 1-are you using a vpn, dial up connection or 3G network? because this detects only wifi or ethernet. 2- is the option "autorun on windows boot" enabled or not? if yes can you check this file: C:\Program Files\DynamicDnsUpdater\dduSettings.txt it should contain 7 lines and the lsat should be True otherwise do the same check in the settings file located where you palced the program. 3- if the option is enabled (line is True) open the program and after one minute, disconnect from wifi (or detach the ethernet cable if using ethernet) wait more than 30 seconds and reconnect. 4- wait at least one minute and check if there is a "ip changed" log entry Log example (first by ip change, second timer based update): 20/10/2019 11.37.10 - Ip changed, updating DNS: OK 20/10/2019 12.07.10 - Updating DNS: OK — You are receiving this because you authored the thread. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#2?email_source=notifications&email_token=AFKOBXGQ6WNCDNJWH7TAOSDQQBX7VA5CNFSM4I5MFX62YY3PNVWWK3TUL52HS4DFVREXG43VMVBW63LNMVXHJKTDN5WW2ZLOORPWSZGOECB6D2I#issuecomment-545513961>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AFKOBXHRMLMFTCX4USQ4FZLQQBX7VANCNFSM4I5MFX6Q> .[image: Web Bug from https://github.com/notifications/beacon/AFKOBXEY4RDBUZCKUSBXDXLQQBX7VA5CNFSM4I5MFX62YY3PNVWWK3TUL52HS4DFVREXG43VMVBW63LNMVXHJKTDN5WW2ZLOORPWSZGOECB6D2I.gif] [ { ***@***.***": "http://schema.org", ***@***.***": "EmailMessage", "potentialAction": { ***@***.***": "ViewAction", "target": " #2?email_source=notifications\u0026email_token=AFKOBXGQ6WNCDNJWH7TAOSDQQBX7VA5CNFSM4I5MFX62YY3PNVWWK3TUL52HS4DFVREXG43VMVBW63LNMVXHJKTDN5WW2ZLOORPWSZGOECB6D2I#issuecomment-545513961", "url": " #2?email_source=notifications\u0026email_token=AFKOBXGQ6WNCDNJWH7TAOSDQQBX7VA5CNFSM4I5MFX62YY3PNVWWK3TUL52HS4DFVREXG43VMVBW63LNMVXHJKTDN5WW2ZLOORPWSZGOECB6D2I#issuecomment-545513961", "name": "View Issue" }, "description": "View this Issue on GitHub", "publisher": { ***@***.***": "Organization", "name": "GitHub", "url": " https://github.com" } } ]

[Nesos-ita]

i have added a "test interface" program under compiled binary, here[1] could you try it? it uses the same code used by ddns updater but this one gives you more informations and shows a messagebox "ip changed/not changed".
because according to your answer:

2. yes and visible in setup.txt

you have the option active. On my pc it works, so i have no idea what it could be without your help.
One last thing: setup.txt is never used anywere in the program, did you mean dduSettings.txt? don't rename settings file or it will not load them.

[1]https://github.com/Nesos-ita/DynamicDnsUpdater/raw/beta/Compiled%20Binary/testInterface.exe

[ghislainborremans]

OK, with this test interface i see the problem: in the DDNS Updater tool you look for the WAN IP (62.235.17.122 in my case ) while in the testinterface you check the local IP of the PC ( 192.168.0.7).
This address is not changing. I suppose this clarifies it.

[Nesos-ita]

if you could make it update automatically based on the change of the local IP

i see the problem ... you check the local IP of the PC

You asked for it! ?_?

Anyway, no problem, i'm just happy that now everything is clear.
As i said i can't disable timed update because the local ip not always change and if it changes it can't give any information about public ip changes.

But this tool (and so also ddns updater) should work on your pc: if you are disconnected and click the button it should detect that you have no ip (left textbox empty or with some virtual interface like virtualbox one).
When you connect click again the button, it should detect your ip 192.168.0.7 which is a change.
It should tell you "change detected" which in the ddns updater should trigger an update.

[ghislainborremans]

OK , my mistake.
I meant to check the public IP and update DNS when that changes.

[ghislainborremans]

IS that possible ?

[Nesos-ita]

No, because the pc has only the local ip, the public ip is available only to the router.
The program has a button that query your public ip to the desec website but considering that the ddns update process is a query too it's pointless to query your ip and update only if necessary because they are the same action.
in theory is possible to query the public ip from the router but it is device specific (somewhere in the web config usually you can see your public ip).
I think that local ip change detection that often happens when you change network interface is a good extra but it can't work alone.
I'm going to close the issue and publish this as new stable version if you don't have any other question.

[ghislainborremans]

ok, thanks