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Alert: If you are on a static IP and you had requested that Plusnet change the reverse DNS from the standard username.plus.com to something else it is highly likely it has reverted.
To request a different reverse DNS go to https://www.plus.net/wizard/?p=wizard&page=22425&wiz...
jelv
Plusnet user since November 2001 - not sure for how much longer
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Hmmm.
My currently unused IP address is of that form. I certainly had it changed but have no idea what to, as the relevant ticket has been deleted.
My IPv6 trial (IPv4) one isn't of the normal form anyway and the IPv6 one the Plusnet checking tool doesn't recognise. With either 4 groups or 8.
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Connection - Plusnet UnLim Fibre (FTTC). Sync ~ 57.2/15.3Mbps @ 600m. - IPv4 BQM IPv6 BQM
"Angels can fly because they can take themselves lightly." - G K Chesterton.
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For the ignorant, i.e. me can you explain the differences please?
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If you follow his link, (I think you need to log into your account) it explains the options.
As far as I know, if you are on a dynamic ISP you get the default just described, and there is nothing you can do about it.
Try this tool as well to check your Reverse DNS without going through Plusnet.
My broadband basic info/help site - www.robertos.me.uk | Domains,site and mail hosting - Tsohost.
Connection - Plusnet UnLim Fibre (FTTC). Sync ~ 57.2/15.3Mbps @ 600m. - IPv4 BQM IPv6 BQM
"Angels can fly because they can take themselves lightly." - G K Chesterton.
Edited by RobertoS (Sat 07-Feb-15 22:17:06)
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I was wondering why it matters at all. Is it a security issue?
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Well the standard setting is that any website you visit, of any level of propriety or dubiousness, can easily find your Plusnet username. Cracking your password isn't likely to be much problem to anyone who does that.
My broadband basic info/help site - www.robertos.me.uk | Domains,site and mail hosting - Tsohost.
Connection - Plusnet UnLim Fibre (FTTC). Sync ~ 57.2/15.3Mbps @ 600m. - IPv4 BQM IPv6 BQM
"Angels can fly because they can take themselves lightly." - G K Chesterton.
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For dynamic I'm pretty sure the default is the IPaddress.plus.com format
jelv
Plusnet user since November 2001 - not sure for how much longer
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Thanks for the explanation. Form submitted. I'm very surprised that a username is used. PN should use the IP address regardless of static or dynamic.
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Alert: If you are on a static IP
Thanks done 
Ian
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I agree, (note that jelv reckons I'm wrong about the dynamic one and I'd lay high odds he is right). I think the IP address is what I changed mine to, and as he says - it has reverted.
I must remember to get it fixed but can't be bothered just now. As I said, on the IPv6 trail it isn't used anyway. Though ... I suppose if any site from over a year ago wanted to play ....
Maybe I'll submit a form late tomorrow, as tomorrow starts in six minutes and I'm not doing it right now.
My broadband basic info/help site - www.robertos.me.uk | Domains,site and mail hosting - Tsohost.
Connection - Plusnet UnLim Fibre (FTTC). Sync ~ 57.2/15.3Mbps @ 600m. - IPv4 BQM IPv6 BQM
"Angels can fly because they can take themselves lightly." - G K Chesterton.
Edited by RobertoS (Sat 07-Feb-15 23:56:48)
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Thanks jelv. Any idea when it reverted, or did you just happen to discover it?
My broadband basic info/help site - www.robertos.me.uk | Domains,site and mail hosting - Tsohost.
Connection - Plusnet UnLim Fibre (FTTC). Sync ~ 57.2/15.3Mbps @ 600m. - IPv4 BQM IPv6 BQM
"Angels can fly because they can take themselves lightly." - G K Chesterton.
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http://community.plus.net/forum/index.php/topic,1366...
Doesn't answer the question about when but contains a bit more information.
Kevin
plusnet Unlimited Fibre - sync approx 60000/20000 at 450m - BQM
Using OpenDNS
Domains and web hosting with TSOHOST
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Useful 'heads up' thanks. I changed mine 2 or 3 years ago after being greeted on a web page I'd not previously visited with my PlusNet username. My rdns hasn't changed and is still my IP (my original manual change). I can't see why it was ever thought to be a good idea to give out account username information like this.
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Alert: If you are on a static IP and you had requested that Plusnet change the reverse DNS from the standard username.plus.com to something else it is highly likely it has reverted.
Thanks I raised a ticket yesterday when I noticed. Shame it went to account ID rather than just using a hostname based on the IP (e.g. xx-xx-xx-xx.plus.net)
Edit - looks like my custom rDNS is restored, looking at http://ipchicken.com/
plusnet unlimited fibre - 2 Jun 14 - 470m - 80/20 - Summer/dry sync 55/9.4, Winter/wet sync 52/9.1
15 years broadband (1999 ntl:cable trial) - Asus RT-AC68U with HG612 - BQM - Summer PN speed - Winter PN speed
Edited by jchamier (Sun 08-Feb-15 10:30:10)
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Thanks Kevin.
A right mess!
My broadband basic info/help site - www.robertos.me.uk | Domains,site and mail hosting - Tsohost.
Connection - Plusnet UnLim Fibre (FTTC). Sync ~ 57.2/15.3Mbps @ 600m. - IPv4 BQM IPv6 BQM
"Angels can fly because they can take themselves lightly." - G K Chesterton.
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Edit - looks like my custom rDNS is restored, looking at http://ipchicken.com/
Same here.
Kevin
plusnet Unlimited Fibre - sync approx 60000/20000 at 450m - BQM
Using OpenDNS
Domains and web hosting with TSOHOST
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Yes same here just checked > http://www.thinkbroadband.com/ip.html
Have only just read this thread.
@ jelv ..... cheers
plusnet user
Edited by Apprentice (Sun 08-Feb-15 21:31:03)
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