How do I configure a job that visits a URL every 24hrs?

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#1

Is is possible to configure a job that visits a URL every 24hrs (to update my router IP)?

 

Thanks

#2

I think you want this: Cron and crontab [Old OpenWrt Wiki]

You can log into the Luci GUI (advanced) and go System=> Scheduled tasks.

Writing the task is another story.

#3

yes, exactly

#4

You can use wget or curl for this. (wget will be installed, you might have to install curl).

This is one explanation: https://www.duckdns.org/install.jsp

also here: http://www.techrapid.co.uk/linux/updating-dynamic-dns-ddns-with-wget-on-linux/

with cron, it is better to write a script, and use it, because the arguments will cause problems; also, use full paths, and leave a blank line at the end of the crontab (i.e. scheduled tasks window).

i.e.

crontab, everyhour on the hour:

0 * * * * /bin/sh /full/path/to/script

 

script:

#!/bin/sh
wget -q https://your@mail.com:password@updates.dnsomatic.com/nic/update > /dev/null 2>&1v

you will have to work out the details