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Port Forwarding and Remote Access Setup Guide for IP Cameras

Most users of IP cameras (network security cameras) want to access their camera remotely to see live video. Accessing cameras remotely from desktop software (Mac and Windows) and mobile apps (iPhone and Android) is extremely common for home owners and business owners.

The most common way to enable remote viewing to IP cameras is by manually setting up port forwarding on the network router that the camera is connected to. UPnP (universal plug-and-play) is a newer method that is supported by some routers and cameras but is not as reliable in my experience. This article explains ports forwarding and dynamic DNS – two concepts to understand if you want to access security cameras remotely. Setting up port forwarding for multiple IP cameras is also covered.

Please note that although this article focuses on IP cameras, the process and concepts are the same for  network video recorders and security camera DVRs .

Port Forwarding Setup for IP Camera

Here is and explanation of how it works using the above network diagram to explain.

Network Diagram / Wiring Installation Explanation

  • All of the devices on the right of the red line are on the local network where the camera is located.
  • The laptop on the left of the red firewall is at a different location than the IP camera and not connected to the same network. The laptop on the left can be located anywhere in the world as long as it is connected to the Internet.
  • The red line in the middle represents the firewall that separates the local network from Internet.
  • The IP camera in the upper right is hard wired to a network router using CAT5 Ethernet cable.
  • The laptop on the right is also hard wired to the same router.
  • The network router is hard wired to the Internet modem using CAT5 Ethernet cable. This modem can be a cable, DSL, direct fiber, or any other type of high speed Internet modem.

Connect to Camera on LAN

Before you setup port forwarding for remote access, you should first connect to your cameras on the LAN (local area network).

  • Our IP camera is running on port 7000. Please note that different IP camera manufacturers use different default ports. Check your manual to confirm the port that your camera uses. Please note that you can change your camera’s port when you login to it.
  • Typically, when you connect an IP camera to a router and power it on, the camera is assigned an IP address by the router. This is known as DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). Our IP camera was assigned IP address 192.168.0.101. Most IP camera manufacturers have their cameras setup to use DHCP by default, but some have a static IP address assigned to their cameras. You need to check your camera’s manual to confirm. If you are unsure, plug your camera into your router and power it on. Most IP cameras include PC software to search your network for IP cameras. If yours does, run this software to locate the IP address of your camera and make note of it.
  • Using a computer on the same network as your IP camera, login to your IP camera. IN our example, we are using a laptop on the local network with IP address 192.168.0.2. Most IP cameras have an interface that can be accessed via web browser. In our example, would enter the following address into the web browser of the laptop on the right. https://192.168.0.101:7000. If the address and port is correct, you will most likely be prompt for a user ID and password by your camera.
  • Enter the default ID and password and you should see a live view of your camera or a configuration screen. Congratulations, you just accessed your camera on the LAN.

IP Reservation

After confirming that you can access the IP camera on the LAN (local area network), you should reserve that IP address specifically for your IP camera. By reserving an IP for your camera, if your router looses power or needs to be re-booted, that same IP will always be assigned. This is important because your port forwarding rule that you will setup will not work if the IP address of the camera changes. Consult with your router’s manual on how to setup IP reservations for your specific model.

Port Forwarding Setup / Network Setup

Port forwarding is what enables you to access your camera remotely over the Internet. In the above diagram, the red line represents the firewall provided by the router. Basically, no outside traffic is allowed into your network. When you setup a port forwarding rule, you create a controlled hole in your firewall.

To set port forwarding, login to your router and navigate to the port forwarding section of the interface. This will vary by make and model. You should consult your manual or search online for instructions.

In our example, we forward incoming requests on port 7000 to IP address 192.168.0.101 on port 7000. This allows access to your network, through your network firewall, (only on port 7000) and forwards all of those requests to your IP camera.

Test Remote Access

To confirm that port forwarding is setup properly, you must try to connect from a device that is not on the same network as your camera. If you are on-site where the camera is located, you can turn off the WIFI connection of your phone so that you connect over the cellular phone network.

  • 207.5.23.205 is the IP address of the Internet connection in the above example. You can find out what your Internet IP address is by using accessing this page from any computer or mobile device on the network where your camera is located: What is my IP Address?
  • If you have trouble accessing your camera, us this open port forwarding test tool to see if the port is properly open.

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DDNS Setup for Dynamic IP Addresses

Contact your Internet service provider and ask them if your Internet connection has a static or dynamic IP address. If you are fortunate enough to have a static IP address, you can always access your camera remotely using the IP address of the Internet connection (207.5.23.205 in our example) where your camera is installed. If your Internet IP address is dynamic, you should setup a DDNS service to manage changes in your IP address.

DDNS Account Setup

  • Create an account with a DDNS service provider. DynDNS and No-IP are two of the biggest service providers out there. At the time of this writing, DynDNS cost $40 per year and No-IP has a free account that requires that you login through a web browser once a month to keep it active. Some IP camera manufacturers provide their own DDNS service for free.
  • After you setup an account with the DDNS provider of your choice, a connection to the service must be made from your IP camera, a PC on the same network, or in your router. Where you do this depends on which of your devices support the DDNS update service.
  • When you setup your account, you will choose a hostname to use. For example, my-ip-camera.ddns.org. After DDNS is setup, you will use this hostname instead of your IP address to access your IP camera remotely.
  • You can see these instructions on how to setup DDNS for Zavio IP cameras . Please note that not all IP cameras have this built-in. If yours does not, check to see if your router supports it or your last option is to install a DDNS client on a PC. Please note that if you choose the PC option, that PC must always be running.

How DDNS works

Here is how DDNS service works.

  • There is a service running on your IP camera (or network router or PC if you chose those options) that monitors the IP address of your Internet connection.
  • When the service detects a change, it contacts the DDNS provider and updates them with the new IP address.
  • The DDNS provider updates the record for your hostname with the new IP address.

The result is that whenever you access your camera remotely using the DDNS hostname (my-ip-camera.ddns.org is my example), the request is always routed to the correct IP address.

Port Forwarding Multiple IP Cameras

Suppose you want to enable remote access for more than one IP camera. The IP cameras are the same brand, maybe even the same model – so they use the same port. This is how you can setup port forwarding for multiple IP cameras running on the same port.

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Here is the same diagram that was used in the first explanation except a second IP camera was added to the network. Everything is setup the same way with the following additions and notes.

  • The second IP camera is assigned LAN IP address 192.168.0.102.
  • The second IP camera uses the same port as the first one, 7000.
  • The port forwarding on the router is configured to forward port 7001 to the second IP camera at address 192.168.0.102 on port 7000.

You see that the external Internet port does not need to match the internal LAN port that you setup forwarding to on your router.

Alternatively, you could change the port that the second IP camera uses in the IP camera’s settings. For example, you could switch the second IP camera to use port 7001 instead of 7000. I have personally found that it is easier to manage if you keep all of you IP cameras on their default ports and setup unique forwarding ports, as described in the above digram.

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If you would like further explanation of port forwarding, please watch this video.

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IP Camera Port Forwarding (Remote Access Setup Guide)

30 Dec, 2022

IP cameras are increasingly popular for both home and business security.

These cameras allow users to remotely monitor their property, providing much-needed security and peace of mind in various situations.

To access an IP camera remotely, users must first work out how to configure the device for remote access. This manual process is known as port forwarding, and it can prove rather complex for those who are new to or entirely unfamiliar with networking concepts.

In this guide, we will explain what port forwarding is, why it is necessary for IP cameras, and how to kickstart the process. We will also offer some pivotal tips for ensuring that your IP camera is securely accessible from anywhere. Let’s dive straight in.

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Ip camera port forwarding (what is it), how do i forward my ip camera port, what port should i use for the ip camera, does an ip camera need port forwarding, what ports need to be open for security cameras, how do i allow ip camera through firewall.

IP camera port forwarding is a process that enables users to access their security cameras over the internet. This gives users the ability to their cameras remotely, either on a computer or through a mobile app. Port forwarding is necessary because the vast majority of IP cameras use a specific port to communicate with other devices on the network (opens in a new tab) .

When a device, such as an IP camera, sends data across a network, it achieves this using a specific port number. You can think of this port number as a virtual door that allows data to get sent and received by the correct device. Once a device is connected to a local network over the internet (opens in a new tab) , the data must first pass through a router before it reaches the desired destination.

While the port number is like a virtual door, the router acts as a gateway, allowing devices on your local network to successfully communicate with the internet. As standard, routers and ISPs are configured to block any incoming connections from the internet, solely as a security measure to prevent unauthorized access to devices on the local network.

With this in mind, to access an IP camera over the internet, the user will need to configure the router to forward any incoming connections on the specific port used by the camera to the local IP address of the camera. This will not be an issue with LocalXpose.

Let's consider an example of how to configure port forwarding for an IP camera.

Think about a scenario where your IP camera is listening on port 8080/TCP and it is not accessible through the internet. The only people who can access it are on the same local area network. To open up access to the server, you need to configure port forwarding on your router so that you can access the IP camera on port 8080/TCP through the internet.

To access the local server, you will need to download LocalXpose (opens in a new tab) on your device. This is a reverse proxy that allows you to expose your localhost to the internet. From your terminal, you can ask LocalXpose to forward any connections coming from the internet (on port 4444) to your local RDP. The command should look something like this:

This command will generate an address for you, such as camera.loclx.io, which you can use outside your local network to access your IP camera. Through IP whitelisting, a reverse proxy solution like LocalXpose gives you the ability to enable access to designated IP addresses, ensuring that only those you specifically authorize can access your IP camera.

When you decide to configure an IP camera for remote access, you first must choose a port for the camera to use. As you will have seen in the example, the port is a numerical value that identifies a specific network connection on your router.

Even though the port number you choose for your IP camera is not particularly important, you should not use a port number that is already in use by another device on your local network. Generally, it is good practice to pick a port number above 1024, as these are often reserved for well-known services such as HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP.

The last thing you want to do is create unnecessary conflicts with other devices on your network. After you have picked the port number for your IP camera, you must configure the camera itself to use the port. This can usually be done through the camera's web-based configuration interface. You can look at the camera's manual for instructions on how to do this.

To access an IP camera from outside your local network (opens in a new tab) , it must be configured for port forwarding. This is because the camera is connected to your home or office network, which is typically behind a router. The router acts as a gateway, allowing devices on your local network to communicate with the internet.

However, the router/ISP is also designed to block incoming traffic from the internet, for security reasons. This means that, without port forwarding, your IP camera would not be accessible from outside your local network.

Most IP cameras use the Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) for streaming video, and the port that this protocol uses is typically TCP port 554. In addition, many cameras use HTTP or HTTPS on port 80 or port 443 for accessing the camera's web interface.

For example, if you are using a popular brand of IP cameras, such as Nest or Arlo, you will likely need to open ports 554, 80, and 443.

It's worth noting that the exact ports used by your IP camera may vary depending on the make and model. Read your camera's documentation or visit the brand’s website for more information.

Once you have determined the ports that need to be opened for your IP camera, the next step is to start LocalXpose and forward the traffic to these ports. With LocalXpose no need to configure your firewall nor router.

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How to Configure IP Cameras on the Network: A Complete Guide

October 31, 2023

By Carlo Di Leo

I P cameras are network-based cameras that can be accessed and controlled over the Internet. They offer many advantages over traditional analog CCTV cameras, such as higher resolution, remote viewing, and scalability.

However, setting up an IP camera can be a daunting task for beginners who are not familiar with the network configuration and the options available.

In this blog, we will guide you through the steps of how to configure an IP camera on your local network, and what to consider when choosing an IP camera.

Step 1: Connect the IP camera to your network

The first step is to connect the IP camera to your local area network (LAN). You can use an Ethernet cable (also known as Cat 5 or Cat 6 cable) to connect the IP camera to your router, gateway, or access point. If your IP camera has Wi-Fi capability, you can also connect it wirelessly to your network. However, a wired connection is more stable and secure than a wireless one.

For wired connections

If you are using a Wi-Fi IP camera, you need to power it with a 12V DC adapter, and then follow the instructions on the user manual or the app to connect it to your Wi-Fi network. You may need to scan a QR code or enter a password to pair the camera with your network.

For wireless connections

To connect the IP camera to your network, you need to plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet socket of the IP camera, and the other end into a free port on your router. If you are using a PoE (Power over Ethernet) IP camera, you can use a single cable to provide both power and data to the camera. You can also use a PoE injector or a PoE switch to power multiple PoE cameras.

Step 2: Find the IP address of the IP camera

The next step is to find the IP address of the IP camera on your network. An IP address is a unique identifier that allows devices to communicate with each other on a network. You need to know the IP address of your IP camera in order to access its web interface and configure its settings. There are several ways to find the IP address of your IP camera.

Using the Vendor’s Utility Program

One way is to use a utility program from the camera’s vendor that can scan your network and find the camera. You can download the utility program from the vendor’s website or install it from a CD that comes with the camera. You can also use a third-party software or a network scanner app that can scan your network and find all devices connected to it.

Using Command Prompt

Another way is to use the Command Prompt program on your Windows computer. You can open the Command Prompt by clicking the Windows icon or button on your keyboard, typing “cmd” in the search box, and hitting Enter.

Then type “ipconfig” and hit Enter to see your computer’s network information, such as your default gateway and subnet mask. Your default gateway is usually the IP address of your router, and your subnet mask determines the range of IP addresses that can be used on your network. For example, if your default gateway is 192.168.1.1 and your subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, then your network can use IP addresses from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254.

To find the IP address of your IP camera, you can type “ping” followed by an IP address in that range and hit Enter. For example, you can type “ping 192.168.1.100” and hit Enter. If you get a reply from that IP address, it means there is a device using that IP address on your network. You can try different IP addresses until you find one that belongs to your IP camera.

Step 3: Access the web interface of the IP camera

Once you have found the IP address of your IP camera, you can access its web interface using a web browser on your computer or mobile device. The web interface is where you can configure various settings of your IP camera, such as video quality, motion detection, recording schedule, etc.

To access the web interface of your IP camera, you need to open a web browser and type in the IP address of your camera in the address bar, followed by a colon and a port number if needed. You may be prompted to enter a username and password to log in to the web interface of your camera that can be found on the user manual or the label on the camera box. It is better to change the password after logging in for maximum security.

Step 4: Configure the network settings of the IP camera

The last step is to configure the IP address of your IP camera to match your network scheme and avoid any conflicts with other devices.

Dynamic IP Address

By default, most IP cameras use DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to obtain an IP address automatically from your router. However, this may cause problems if your router assigns a different IP address to your camera every time it reboots or reconnects to the network. This will make it difficult for you to access your camera’s web interface or view its video stream.

Static IP Address

You can also set a static IP address for your IP camera that does not change with every reboot. To do this, you need to log in to the web interface of your camera and look for a “Setup” or “Config” button, and then look for a “Network” menu. There you can change the radio button selection from “Obtain an IP address automatically” to “Use the following IP address”.

Then you can enter an IP address that is within the range of your network scheme, but not used by any other device. For example, if your network scheme is 192.168.1.xxx, you can set your camera’s IP address to 192.168.1.200. You also need to enter the subnet mask, which is usually 255.255.255.0, and the default gateway, which is usually the IP address of your router.

You can also enter the preferred DNS servers, which are usually provided by your Internet service provider or can be found on your router’s web interface. Save and reboot the camera for the changes to take effect.

Here’s how to configure an IP camera on your network, and what to do to make sure that your camera functions smoothly and your connection remains secure. IP cameras are great for security surveillance and remote access, however, they also require some network configuration knowledge to set up properly and securely. Consult a security company and make sure you get the IP camera that is compatible with the existing system if you have one.

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Best Tips to Port Forward Your IP Camera

Here at Camcloud the topic of port forwarding your IP camera comes up often. I thought it was time we refreshed some tips and tricks I use to setup port forwarding. In order to view your IP camera outside your local network you need to port forward the camera.

UPDATE: Be sure to read our full list of Tips & Tricks below, but you can start with our new video that provides a great overview.

Full List of Tips & Tricks:

Before you get started, make sure your camera is setup and working properly on your local network. You can setup the local connection using ethernet plugged in directly to the router or setup the camera so it works wirelessly.

Now that you have your camera working on the network, you can setup port forwarding. Here is a review of the common instructions:

  • Login to your camera’s admin interface and go to the network settings area. Confirm what port has been assigned to your camera. Often it will be port 554, 80 or 88 but could be anything.
  • Now login to your router and look for a menu called ‘port forwarding’ (sometimes it will be under an “Application and Gaming” menu). Once in this menu, create a rule to forward the port selected from Step (1) to the internal (192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x) IP address of your camera. Be sure to assign the port number to both the internal and external ports. If there is a protocol option, choose TCP or BOTH.

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Tip #1: Know the ports First of all it is important to know what port you need to forward. This depends on the type of camera. For example if you are setting up a Foscam camera typically you only need one port, HTTP (usually port 80 or 88 in the case of Foscam). Some cameras will require you to setup the RTSP port (usually port 554). Some require BOTH the RTSP and HTTP port. If you are setting up your camera on Camcloud, it will ask you for one or both of the ports and that is how you will know what to port forward. Log into your camera’s web interface to verify the ports that are used.

Tip #2: Use help resources If you are a total newbie with port forwarding, don’t be scared. It is quite easy, you just need the proper resource. If you Google search your router name along with “port forwarding” often you will find documentation from your router. But even better, just go to http://portforward.com . This site has an extensive list of routers and applications you can use to help you understand how to port forward for your router. The key here is to navigate to your router (the link above gives you a direct link to the router list), skip all the ads then select an example camera. For example select any Foscam or D-Link in the list. This may not be your camera but the point is just to see how a port is forwarded.

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Tip #3: Port 80 is evil Many cameras by default use port 80. Bad idea. Everything uses port 80. Avoid conflicts with other devices by changing this. I’ve even seen some ISPs forbid this. In fact many ports under 1024 are already reserved .  Safe yourself some headache and just change it now to something >1024. Simply log into your camera’s web interface, find the HTTP or RTSP port (depending which one you are using) and change accordingly. Remember if you change the HTTP port to access your camera locally add the port, for example: 192.168.1.20:8080.

Tip #4: Multiple cameras If you have more than one camera you can’t use the same port. You will need to increment accordingly. If you have one camera setup on port 8080, change the next one to 8081 and so on.

Tip #5: Enable button In the screen shot above I can’t tell you how many times someone has just forgotten to “Enable” the rule. Many routers let you create the rule, but don’t actually turn it on or “enable” it. Sometimes this is a checkbox or simply a button to apply settings.

Tip #6: Buggy routers Some routers have bugs. This is reality. I’ve found several routers that have caused me tons of pain. Typically they have come from the ISP branding their own device. For example here at work we have a Bell router. Took me a long time to figure out but when you create a rule and name that rule you can’t use spaces. So for this router I would select “Create a new rule” I would name the rule “Camcloud camera” because seemingly it can be anything. Then I fill out the rest. Awesome it works. The gotcha is that the next rule you create won’t work. Intuitive no?

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Tip #7: Create rule or custom application In the screen shot above it shows some default “rules” or “applications”. Those will never match what you need. Sometimes it lists tons of applications such as games. They are trying to help you along the way by providing some default ports. You don’t need this. So in most cases you will have to “Create a new rule” as shown above or in many cases you will need to create a new “application”. So the process of port forwarding is a two step process. Here is an example of  one router where not only do you need to enable “Application support” first then you have a 2 step process just to add the rule.

Tip #8: Test it works How do you know your port forwarding works? Try any one of the many port checking tools on the web. I like using the one from yougetsignal . Enter in the port you just forwarded and that’s it. It will tell you if it is open (success!) or closed (you failed!).

This might seem like a lot to know. But it really is simple as long as your router behaves as it should. Hope these tips help.

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How to set up a network camera (a.k.a. IP camera)

Network cameras (a.k.a IP cameras) are gaining popularity rapidly among consumers due to their ever-improving quality, features and declining prices. An HD network camera that normally cost over $300 in 2012 can be bought under $60 in 2021. Traditional typical users of network cameras are enterprises that have professionals for installation and maintenance. Many consumers choose the DIY approach to set up their cameras. This article is meant to help these users. It by no means can replace the help from professionals that is needed for a variety of reasons – complexity of a video surveillance system, user lacking required basic computer/network knowledge, demanded expedition…

There are literally thousands of models of network cameras in use. It is impossible to have a set of instructions fitting every model perfectly. We use a popular model (M1034-W) by the network camera inventor – Axis – in this article. The setup steps for the vast majority of other network cameras are either identical or very similar to the ones described here.

A word about ONVIF®. Detailed explanation about ONVIF is beyond the scope of this article. An average user may only need to know that ONVIF is an international standard. An ONVIF conformant camera offers the maximum compatibility and interoperability with many software and hardware on the market. Generally speaking, ONVIF conformant cameras have more features and better quality than traditional non-ONVIF network cameras.

You can find numerous ONVIF conformant models on any popular online stores such as Amazon or eBay

For this article, we assume the reader has very basic computer and network knowledge. Technically savvy users may find many parts are too rudimentary for them.

Network configuration

Network cameras are different from web cams and analog CCTV cameras. Web cams are connected to computers by USB cables. Analogy CCTV cameras are connected to servers by coax cables. Network cameras are connected to a network for access just like computers are connected to networks. Each network camera is actually a computer with a CPU and memory. I process images from CCD (Charge-coupled Device) or CMOS (Complementary Metal-oxide Semiconductor) sensors, send to clients (e.g. apps) and hosts a web server.

If this network camera does not have Wi-Fi, this may be the only step needed for the network configuration.

  • Use a utility program from the camera’s vendor to find the camera. Please make sure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is used for now to ensure the network camera obtains an appropriate IP address from the router. The following is from AXIS IP Utility : The following is from IPCSearch for the generic network camera:
  • For ONVIF cameras, you can run an ONVIF client application to discover the camera. The following are from Onvier for Android, IP CENTCOM for Windows 8.1/10 and IP CENTCOM for Windows Phone.
  • Use your router’s configuration page to find the camera’s assigned IP. You can unplug, then plug in the Ethernet cable to see which device shows up on the list to determine the device’s IP. The following is an example:
  • Configure Wi-Fi. Use a browser to visit the camera’s web UI with its IP address and port (e.g. http://192.168.0.20:81). Please note that if the camera uses the default HTTP port 80, you do not need to specify the port in the web address. Some cameras uses a different port for HTTP (e.g. the generic network camera referred to in this article uses port 81). The following two sets of screenshots show the Wi-Fi configuration pages of an Axis network camera and a generic network camera respectively:
  • Configure then network camera to turn the dynamically assigned IP address to a static IP address. You can use a utility program to do this. The following is from AXIS IP Utility : The following is from IPCSearch for the generic network camera: You can also use the network camera's web UI. The following is from the Axis camera's web UI: The following is from the generic network camera's web UI:
  • Start using the Wi-Fi. Unplug the Ethernet cable, move the camera to your desired location (unplug and plug in the power cable if needed).
  • Find the new IP again. Some network cameras obtain new IPs for Wi-Fi different from the ones for wired connections. You may need to know new IP for configuration.

Enable ONVIF Services (for some models of Axis).

Some ONVIF cameras (e.g. some from Axis) have ONVIF services disabled by default. You will need to enable ONVIF as shown by the following figures for Axis 1031-W:

Axis cameras require a set of users for ONVIF services different from that for other types of access (e.g. web UI, proprietary API). It is critical to add users for ONVIF services because these cameras have no users for ONVIF services by default. The following figure shows how to add ONVIF users.

Configure Apps

Most users want to access their network cameras outside their LANs (e.g. outside their homes). The next section will explain how to access the cameras via Wide Area Network (WAN) (e.g. via cellular connections). Unless you are experienced with the camera and its configuration, it is extremely important to make sure the camera works on your LAN first. This is because the WAN access will never work if the LAN access does not work. If it works on your LAN, it will be very easy to diagnose any issues with the WAN access.

Many apps have automated the setup process to a great degree, and it usually takes less than 1 minute to set up a camera before starting enjoying its video.

The following is for setting up a camera with apps Onvier for Android, and IP CENTCOM for Windows 8.1/10 and Windows Phone.

The first step is choosing the type of device for the configuration as shown by the following figure:

ONVIF is the recommended one. Almost all new modern network cameras are ONVIF conformant. Please note most ONVIF cameras can also be used as generic RTSP stream or generic MJPEG. Older network cameras support RTSP, MJPEG, or both.

Once the type is selected, input the few required parameters (e.g. user name, password), the setup will usually be completed in seconds. The following figures show the setup screens for Onvier, IP CENTCOM for Windows Phone and Windows 8.1/10 respectively:

Configure WAN Access (i.e. Remote Access)

The following are the quick steps to set up WAN access:

If you happen to use one of our apps, you can click button WAN Access after the video test on the setup screen is finished successfully as following figures show for Onvier for Android, and IP CENTCOM for Windows and Windows Phone respectively:

You will get specific step-by-step instructions for the configured network camera as following:

We hope you will read the following to gain fundamental understanding of WAN access configuration regardless of whether you use our apps. It may look daunting to configure the WAN access, but it actually takes only a few minutes to do it once you know how. This section may be a bit long because we try to help you understand the principles behind the process. The specific steps highly depend on your camera and router.

Please note that most instructions here regarding configuring WAN access are NOT specific to our apps. They are applicable no matter which app (including browsers) you use to access your device remotely unless you use technologies such as P2P that maintain a constant connection between your camera and a server of a company that is usually unknown to users.

Let us have some basic understanding of how network cameras are accessed first. Every network camera has an IP address (e.g. 192.168.0.100) on a LAN. Non-technical users can treat this IP address as a street address, and their LAN (e.g. home network) as a city. Every computing device on your LAN can find the network camera by its IP address, just like everyone in your city can locate a home by its street address.

A network camera may use more than one port (the default port is HTTP default port 80). Each port offers a unique service. For example, one port for web UI, one port for RTSP. Non-technical people can treat ports as doors of a home. You get different services by entering different doors.

The IP address of a network camera is a private IP. The most common range is 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255, followed by 10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255. They are least likely in the private IP range of 172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255. Private IPs are good for a LAN. It is like that a street address "101 5th Avenue" is good for locating a home in a city, but you cannot use it to locate a home in another city because every city may have "101 5th Avenue". Every LAN may have a device using a private IP address such as 192.168.0.101.

Now, we can talk about how to access a network camera outside its LAN, or access a home outside its city.

Each LAN is behind a router (or gateway), and the router has an IP address and that IP address is public IP address, not a private IP address like that of a network camera though the IP address's format is the same. Since it is a public IP, the router can be accessed on the Internet anywhere in the world. How do we tell a router that we want to communicate with a specific network camera on the LAN behind it? The trick is port forwarding .

The only way to access a computing device on a network is through its IP address and ports. If there is only one network camera on a LAN, we can ask the router to forward everything to the camera, and everything will be the same as accessing the camera on the LAN except using the public IP address of the router. This would not work for multiple network cameras.

To deal with multiple cameras, we need to allocate different ports for different cameras. In other words, you will access every network camera with exactly the same IP address - the public IP address of the router, but with different ports. Using the city analogy, you will send/request packages to different homes of a city by using its different doors. For example, doors 8080 and 5556 of the city to doors 80 and 556 of address 101 5th Ave, doors 8082 and 5558 of the city to doors 80 and 556 of 102 5th Ave, and so on.

Most cameras allow modifying its used ports. Port 80 is usually used for HTTP and ONVIF, and port 554 is used for RTSP. Though it is not necessary theoretically, it is the best to change a camera's ports to match their external forwarding ports. For example, if port 8080 is forwarded to a camera's HTTP port, it would be the best to change the camera's HTTP port to 8080; if port 5554 is forwarded to a camera's RTSP port, it would be the best to change the camera's RTSP port to 5554. The following two figures show how to configure port forwarding for multiple cameras after modifying their ports to match the external ports.

Some cameras do not allow the modification of their ports, in this case you can forward different external ports to the fixed ports of cameras, but it is critical to tell apps to overwrite the RTSP ports informed by the cameras with their corresponding external RTSP forwarding ports (e.g. 5554, 5556…) in apps. This is because the cameras are not aware of port forwarding, so they always tell apps to use their ports. All of our apps support RTSP port overwriting. The following figure shows the port forwarding configuration of this scenario.

Each router has its own port forwarding UI. All of them have the same pattern - each port forwarding entry allows forwarding one port or a range of ports from the router (called external or public) to one port or a range of ports of a device.

The following is the port forwarding page of Netgear N300 Wireless Gigabit Router WNR3500Lv2, a popular low cost router. It represents the simplest port forwarding UI

The following represents a more complex port forwarding UI from Quantum Gateway (Fios-G1100). It shows that port 60163 is forwarded to port 80 of an Axis camera following the WAN access instructions of our app. Other ports can be forwarded in exactly the same way.

  • Enter router web UI > Firewall > PortForwarding > Select the Axis camera 192.168.1.163 > Custom Ports > Advanced
  • Protocol: Both > Source Ports: Any (i.e. you do not care which port the connection is from) > Destination Ports: Specify 60163 (i.e. the port reached by a remote connection) > Forward to Port: Specify 80 > Schedule: Always > Add+
  • A port forwarding entry for this Axis camera is added to the list:

All network cameras of major brands use one port for everything - Web UI, ONVIF services, RTSP and snapshot because they use only one transport protocol - HTTP. They support RTSP over HTTP. Some cameras, especially many made in Shenzhen, China require up to three ports - one port for web UI and maybe snapshot, one port ONVIF services, and one port for RTSP.

Finding the required ports sometimes is a bit tricky. Fortunately, all of our apps list the required ports as shown by the following screenshots:

Now you can use your router's public IP address to access your network camera. If you do not know your router's public IP, there are a few ways to find it:

  • https://www.wizcase.com/tools/whats-my-ip/
  • https://www.vpnmentor.com/ipinfo
  • http://whatismyipaddress.com
  • Visit the Internet configuration tab of your router's configuration page.
  • Use command "nslookup myip.opendns.com resolver1.opendns.com" in Windows Command Prompt. The address for "myip.opendns.com" is your public IP.

Suppose your router's public IP is 109.173.137.12 and you have forwarded external port 8080 to the camera's ONVIF port 80, you can set up your camera with address 109.173.137.12:8080, and access it anywhere in the world.

Dynamic DNS

The above method of WAN access assumes the public IP address of the router is static (i.e. does not change). This is not the case for most consumer homes. Public IP addresses are dynamically assigned to home routers except for those who obtain static public IP addresses by paying fees to their ISPs.

Fortunately, there is a way to deal with this. It is Dynamic DNS (DDNS) . The details of DDNS are beyond the scope of this article. For the purpose of network camera WAN access, users only need to know that DDNS offers a static host name (e.g. mycamera.myddns.com) to replace a router's public IP address, so the address to a network camera remains constant.

When a DDNS host name is used, it is resolved to the dynamically assigned IP address of a router. It essentially tracks the change of the router's IP address. Many network camera manufacturers offer free DDNS service. One can also subscribe to paid or free DDNS service such as dyndns.org , freedns.afraid.org , dynu.com

  • DDNS support of a router. Here is how to Setup a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS account .
  • DDNS support of network camera. The following is the Axis camera's DDNS configuration UI: The following is the generic camera's DDNS configuration UI:
  • Running a small client app on a computer on the LAN gated by the router.

All of them use the same mechanism - sending the router's dynamic IP address to a DDNS server upon its change or periodically. Each DDNS or service or router usually has detailed setup instructions. Some network camera manufacturers also provide detailed instructions for DDNS. Please see the last section "The Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service" of this Axis document for an example.

Once the WAN configuration is successfully created, we suggest using it under all circumstances including being on the same LAN as the camera. This is because most routers nowadays support hairpinning that routes WAN configuration’s traffic within the LAN (i.e. not going out) if the router detects the camera is on the same LAN. This is why we do not combine WAN configuration and LAN configuration in our apps. Automatic detecting whether the WAN or the LAN configuration should be used for streaming may take a few seconds under certain circumstances though it is instant in most cases.

ONVIF is a trademark of ONVIF, Inc.

Hikvision port forwarding (step-by-step)

It's important to understand how the Hikvision port forwarding works so you can have access to the IP cameras, DVR and NVR remotely from the Internet.

Port forwarding for DVR remote viewing

In this article, I explain how to configure port forwarding for a Hikvision DVR based on the ports it uses. If you want to learn more just keep reading...

Depending on the router you are using,  the menu is a little bit different and  you can find it under names such as "v irtual server ", " Application and games " or " PAT ".

There's a video by the end of this article to help you to better understand the concept.

What is port forwarding

First you need to understand the port forwarding concept, so you can configure your Hikvision device and your router properly.  Let me guide you through this process...

Traditional Port Forwarding Method Diagram

As you can see in the picture, a request comes from the Internet and reaches the router's external interface. Based in a table with rules, the router redirects the traffic to the DVR that is located in the internal network, is very simple, right?

The Hikvision DVR ports

Each device connected to a network and the Internet use ports for different types of services. The same is true or a Hikvision DVR as shown in the picture below.

Hikvision DVR Port Numbers

In this example the ports configured in the DVR are 8082 , 554 , 8000 , and 443.

Each port works with a different type of service as explained in my other article " Default ports for Hikvision ". ( I recommend you to read it to learn more).

Port forwarding configuration

Now that I know which ports I want to redirect it's time to open the router's menu and enter the information. Let's take a look on how to do that...

The pictures below show the example for a Netgear C6300 router .

Log in to your router and open the Port Forwarding Menu.

Router Port Forwarding Menu

Add a rule for the ports you want to redirect and make sure you choose both protocols (TCP and UDP) and enter the DVR's IP address.

Router port forwarding for Hikvision

Repeat the process for the other ports and save the configuration.

Port forwarding for Hikvision

As you can see, the port forwarding was done for the HTTP, RTSP and server port.

Again, it's important to read the article " Default ports for Hikvision " to better understand what are each port used for.

Video: Port Forwarding on a Hikvision NVR

Here's  a video that shows the Hikvision Port Forwarding in detail.

Click the image to play the video (Hosted on YouTube).

Hikvision Port Forwarding

Extra information

Here are some extra information to help you with Hikvision DVRs.

How to setup a Hikvision DVR

How to configure Hivision IP camera

Hikvision HDD error (how to fix)

How to setup Hikvision DVR for Google Drive recording

How to add an ONVIF IP camera to a Hikvision DVR 

Want to learn more ? 

If you want to become a professional CCTV installer or designer , take a look at the material available in the blog. Just click the links below:

--> Ultimate Security Camera Guide V1

--> Ultimate Security Camera Guide V2

--> Ultimate Security Camera Guide V3

Ultimate Security Camera Guide V3

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Create port forwarding rule in the router

Description.

Port forwarding is a function of network routers that allows a user to configure specific communication ports to be routed to devices on an IP (Internet Protocol) network, such as a computer, DVR, or IP camera.In this case for CCTV equipment, it allows the user to view and control CCTV equipment remotely. Follow the step by step instructions and the instructions your manufacturers hardware to setup port forwarding, or try PortForward.com to search for your routers settings.

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Prerequisites

  • Network Video Recorder
  • Connection to the internet
  • Access to the router(s) and/or modem
  • A computer that can access the network

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Connect NVR to network with a CAT5 cable.

2. Download and install ConfigTool from DahuaSecurity.com, under Support->Download Center->Software

3. Run the ConfigTool.

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5. Configure Internet Explorer security settings to allow the plugs to work. Link to Internet Explorer Setup

6. Login with the default credentials: User Name: admin Passsword: admin

7. Under, Main Menu -> Setup -> TCP/IP Change the IP Camera to, "Static" if the camera is currently set to, "DHCP"

8. Open another tab and enter the, "Gateway" address listed under your NVR's Network settings. Example: 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1, 10.0.10.1

9. Login to your gateway and locate the, "Port Forwarding" section.

10. Create port forwarding rules for each port you wish to forward for the NVR. (Usually you will only need to forward the HTTP and the TCP port.) Default Ports: TCP: 37777 UDP: 37778 HTTP: 80 RTSP: 554 HTTPS: 443

11. The end result should look like the below image. We used a Cisco router for this example.

IPCPortForward.jpg

12. Hit, "Save" in the gateway interface, and open another tab.

13. Go to, "www.canyouseeme.org" and check that the ports you opened on the gateway.

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IP Camera Network: Setup Steps, Top Picks & Network Troubleshoot

IP Camera Network: Setup Steps, Top Picks & Network Troubleshoot

IP camera network setup can be confusing and technically demanding.

Good news is you don’t have to go through the pains of messing up with the IP camera network!

After consulting the security experts on IP camera network and a deep dive into various IP cameras’ networking process, here we’ve found the latest technology in IP camera network, which provides us the easiest way possible to set up security camera network.

Today let’s walk you through the IP camera network setup process with all the necessary steps so that you can view IP cameras outside your home network and inside, even if you have NO experience in computer networking.

It is easy and it won’t take long. I promise.

Additionally, we’ll also cover the IP camera network troubleshooting and top-rated security cameras that guarantee easy IP camera network connection, and pro tips about IP cameras on network.

Just leave a comment if there are more you want to know about the home security camera network.

  • Part 1. IP Camera Network Basics (Important!)
  • Part 2. How to Set up IP Camera Network for Cameras (Charts & Diagrams)
  • Part 3. How to Set up Security Camera Network for Monitoring Devices (Video)

IP camera network configuration steps

  • Part 4. Top 3 PoE & WiFi CCTV Network Cameras
  • Part 5. IP Camera Network Quick Troubleshooting

IP Camera Network Basics (Important!)

Actually, IP camera network setup is all about how to find IP cameras on network (WiFi or cellular network) locally and remotely via your phone, PC or tablet.

So basically, you need to deal with 2 things to set up IP camera network:

  • Set up IP camera network for cameras so that they are able to send data out.
  • Set up IP camera network for your devices so that they can receive data locally and remotely.

And accordingly, we’ll break the big IP camera network project down into two tasks (Part2 and Part3):

Attention: Not all phone or PC access to the network IP cameras is remote viewing. Actually, the remote or local viewing depends on whether you access the camera in the LAN or WAN.

LAN vs WAN

Set up IP Camera Network for Cameras (Wiring Diagram)

In fact, all IP network cameras depend on the router network, cellular network, or their own private network to send data out. And thus, IP camera network setup will differ among various cameras.

Home Router IP Camera Network Setup

You can set up the router IP camera network via either Ethernet cable connection (for traditional wireless cameras and wired cameras ) or wireless connection (for wire-free cameras).

WiFi IP Camera Network

(When the WiFi IP camera network setup is done, you are free to remove the Ethernet cable.)

PoE IP Camera Network

Cellular IP Camera Network Setup

To build cellular IP camera network, you only need to prepare an SIM card, activate it and insert it into the 4G IP network camera. Then, your 4G camera is able to send out videos and images using cellular data. That’s to say, you can place it anywhere you like.

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Private IP Camera Network Setup

IP network camera systems can set up their own proprietary network automatically. That’s to say, the IP network camera system (wired or wireless) will start to record and send data to the IP camera network video recorder (CCTV network DVR or NVR) once you power it up.

However, remember that you need to connect your wired or wireless network security camera system to a router if you need remote viewing, and monition detection alerts on your phone.

IP Camera System Network Connection

Set up IP Camera Network for Monitoring Devices

After you get IP cameras on network, your next step is to connect the monitoring devices to the network.

Just pay attention to the difference between the local and remote viewing (mentioned in Part 1 ).

And either way, the IP network camera and P2P (peer-to-peer) technology will provide you a shortcut.

Instead of managing the IP address things, you only need 3 steps to set up the IP camera network inside or outside your home by using P2P IP network cameras.

Otherwise, you have to learn to find IP cameras on network with the IP address and port forwarding.

IP Camera Network Configuration via P2P (Easiest Method)

Take the P2P camera Reolink Argus 2 as an example:

Step 1. Download the Reolink software to your phones or computers (Free download here ).

Step 2. Launch the CCTV network software and enter a unique ID number (UID) to add the camera.

Connect IP Camera Network via Mobile Phone

Step 3. Click the IP camera on network and you can view your CCTV network camera inside or outside the home network.

So that’s all for the IP camera network setup if you go with the IP network camera & P2P solution.

You can then freely access your IP camera on the local network, like watching your babies on the other room; or view IP camera outside the home network, like keeping an eye on your property when you are not home.

IP Camera Network Security Risks? No Worries!

Some of you may worry about the IP camera network safety risks with P2P technology. That’s unnecessary. Now many high-end models, like Reolink cameras, have adopted advanced encryption , such as SL encryption, WPA2-AES encryption and SSL-TLS enabled to make your surveillance camera network 100% safe!

IP Camera Network Configuration via IP Address

The IP address is only needed when you want to get the P2P IP camera network via web browsers, or your CCTV network camera is not P2P enabled.

And a correct URL is the key to it.

If you want to find IP cameras on network locally, just enter the IP address of your CCTV network camera on the web browser. Follow the video to connect the IP camera network via the browser.

If you want to view IP cameras outside home network remotely, then the right key to access the IP camera network will be “http://(wanip) : (httpport)”.

It’s just like you are going to find someone in a neighborhood, you’ll need his apartment number – that’s WAN IP, and his room number – that’s HTTP port number.

1. Check the IP address of your IP network security camera.

Follow the video tutorial to get the CCTV network camera local address via software, or you may refer to the router configuration software and find a page that shows the IP addresses of attached DHCP clients.

2. Find the “HTTP port” and “RTMP port” of your IP network camera.

Usually, there will be an IP camera network page on the default software displaying all the port setting information.

Port Value

3. Forward the “HTTP port” and “RTMP port” to the camera’s IP address on the router.

You need to forward the HTTP port to find your IP network camera correctly and forward the RTMP port so that you can see the live streams wherever you are.

To set it up, just log into the web interface of your router and enter all the information required (usually the port and IP network camera IP address), like the screenshot shows.

Example of Port Forwarding

4. Check the WAN IP address of your router.

Click here to check your current WAN IP address of your home network.

5. Enter the IP camera network URL address in the address bar.

So we collected the WAN IP and HTTP port information of your IP camera on network, just enter them on the address bar via the format “http://(wanip):(httpport)”.

For example, if your WAN IP address is 183.37.194.135, and the HTTP port is 805, the URL you enter on the web browser should be “http://183.37.194.134:805”.

Editors’ Note: The WAN IP address changes all the time. To save your trouble of checking the WAN IP address of your router every time, you may configure the DDNS (Click here for a quick setup).

Best Network Security Cameras

Apparently, the camera types make a big difference in the IP camera network configuration.

And here are 3 top selling P2P IP network cameras to serve all your security needs and avoid complex IP camera network, providing you easy remote viewing inside and outside home network.

#1. Best Battery Powered IP Network CCTV Camera: Reolink Argus 2

If you want intuitively easy IP camera network in both design, configure, and remote viewing, this battery powered WiFi network surveillance camera should be your best choice. No messy cabling around your house.

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More great features you will like:

  • P2P technology provides easy IP camera network setup.
  • Rechargeable battery powered with 4-6 months’ battery life.
  • Place & move the IP network security camera anywhere.
  • Starlight night vision offers clearer night images ever, up to 33 feet.
  • 1080p full HD images enable you to see plate number and face details.
  • IP65 weatherproof for both indoor and outdoor monitoring.

#2. Best Cellular IP Network Camera: Reolink Go

If there is NO WiFi IP camera network available in your monitoring area, and you want to keep your asset safe with remote viewing and push on your phone, then Reolink Go is a trouble free option!

It is easy to connect to IP camera network with NO wires and NO offline!

  • Operates on the 4G mobile network, easy to setup & works anywhere.
  • Rechargeable battery powered or solar powered.
  • 100% wire-free. Works Independently with NO wire hassles.
  • Up to 33 feet starlight night vision captures details in low light conditions.
  • 1080p resolution provides you the clearest videos day and night.

#3. Best PoE IP Network Camera: Reolink RLC-410

If you prefer a wired IP camera network solution for 24/7 monitoring, Reolink RLC-410 is the one you can find with easiest home security camera network configuration.

More great features you will love:

  • Industry-leading 4MP resolution for facial and plate number identification.
  • Easy network connection, plug and play with IP camera network video recorder.
  • 100 feet long range night vision keeps your home safe during the night.
  • Accurate motion detection and push so you will not miss anything.

IP Camera Network Not Working Troubleshooting

Oftentimes, especially when you are using the non-p2p CCTV network cameras, you will come across the surveillance camera network not working problems, or you just can't find the IP camera on network.

And here we have summarized 6 common fixes to your IP camera network problems. Try them first and tell us if you need further help in the comment area.

#1. Check if the wireless security camera network antennas are fixed well or not.

#2. Check if the power supply of your IP camera on network is working properly.

#3. Check if the password is correct for the current IP camera network.

#4. Check the SSID in WiFi settings if you are using WiFi network security cameras. Make sure all the information is the same with your router.

IP Camera WiFi Settings

#5. Check whether the port number of your IP network camera is unique if you are port forwarding the cameras to your router. Note that you can’t access two IP cameras from the Internet when they share the same port number.

#6. Update firmware and software for your IP camera on network.

If you have any confusion about these solutions, you may refer to our previous post for full explanations.

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Does it matter what port NUMBER you use with IP cameras and port-forwarding?

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  • Start date Jan 29, 2015
  • Jan 29, 2015

I've read that some ports like 81 are more frequent hacking targets (because of common use?) but does the port number matter in terms of network camera and router reliability, as long as it's TCP/UDP capable? Is there any functional difference between ports 81, 99, 1510, 6124, 8080, 8100 or any random port number in the allowable range? I don't fully understand the "port" concept except in an abstract way. It's a bit like how people think they understand gasoline octane ratings but when you research the details it's something else altogether. No need to segue into that topic! Just an analogy to things people rarely cover beyond "it is what it is."  

a47573750 : I've read that some ports like 81 are more frequent hacking targets (because of common use?) but does the port number matter in terms of network camera and router reliability, as long as it's TCP/UDP capable? Is there any functional difference between ports 81, 99, 1510, 6124, 8080, 8100 or any random port number in the allowable range? I don't fully understand the "port" concept except in an abstract way. It's a bit like how people think they understand gasoline octane ratings but when you research the details it's something else altogether. No need to segue into that topic! Just an analogy to things people rarely cover beyond "it is what it is." If an IP address is a street address, a port is an apartment number...

a47573750 : I've read that some ports like 81 are more frequent hacking targets (because of common use?) but does the port number matter in terms of network camera and router reliability, as long as it's TCP/UDP capable? Is there any functional difference between ports 81, 99, 1510, 6124, 8080, 8100 or any random port number in the allowable range? I don't fully understand the "port" concept except in an abstract way. It's a bit like how people think they understand gasoline octane ratings but when you research the details it's something else altogether. No need to segue into that topic! Just an analogy to things people rarely cover beyond "it is what it is." If an IP address is a street address, a port is an apartment number. Processes can bind ports, and any combination of an IP address (bound by the machine) and a port (bound by a process running on the machine) form what's called a socket. Ports numbers below 1024 are called "well known ports". These are ports that are associated with well established services and protocols. For example, port 80 is associated with HTTP and is usually bound by a web server; port 25 is associated with SMTP and is usually bound by a mail server. Port numbers 49152 and above are called "ephemeral ports". These are ports that are used by clients to make outbound connections to servers. Ports between the well-known range and the ephemeral range are free to use for whatever purpose. It's common to run an auxiliary web server on port 8080 if port 80 is already in use by another web server. It's also common to use one of these ports as an alternative SMTP port since many ISPs block traffic on port 25 to reduce email spam. To be clear, there is no technical difference between ports. The ranges and assignments are all based on historical usage and convention. A game server could run on port 80, but that would be unconventional since port 80 is almost always associated with a web server. When you enter a URL in your web browser it first tries to resolve the IP address from the supplied host name. This is done by communicating with a DNS server on port 53. Once an IP address is resolved, it then tries to connect to that IP address on port 80 for HTTP traffic and port 443 for HTTPS traffic. Since these ports are well known and adhered to almost 100% of the time, there's no need to display them in the URL. Go ahead and enter http://www.tomshardware.com:80 in your web browser, it will most likely truncate it to http://www.tomshardware.com. Then, try and enter http://www.tomshardware.com:81 and watch it fail to connect. This tries to establish a connection on port 81, which wont work because there's nothing on that port. Finally, try and enter https://www.tomshardware.com:80 and watch it connect but fail to load. This tries to establish an HTTPs connection on the HTTP port. The client is expecting an encryption negotiation, but the server is expecting plaintext. Something similar would happen if you entered http://www.tomshardware.com:443 which tries to send HTTP data to an HTTPS service. Now that that brief explanation is out of the way, you can pick any port that you want for your IP camera but it should be in the 1024 to 49151 range. If it supports SSL, you should enable that too using a self signed certificate.  

Distinguished

A port is like the extension for a phone number. Your IP lets the data get routed to you, and a single program binds to a port, so when the packet is for a given port, it is really for a given program. If your device is expecting data on port 1234, unless the data is sent to port 1234, the device will not notice it, even if it receives it. Some firewalls can also all port forwarded to also redirect to a different port. So if your device is listen on port 80, you can forward port 1234 to 80.  

  • Feb 1, 2015

I guess it's sort of a "lame" question but that does clear it up mostly. I'll look at ports as simply numbers, like sending an email to the right address, and different users need to know the address of well-used ports. The exact electronic aspect of what's going on might be too much to know. The choice of port 80 (why not 60 or 20 or 15) as the default for websites is probably one of those old long stories.  

ronintexas

By default, HTTP (web page) traffic comes through on port 80. If you setup the web page to load on port 4040, people loading the web page (i.e. www.abc.com) will not get the page, they need to type in www.abc.com:4040. Just remember, if you set the port(s) different from default, the "master" and the "slave" both need to be set manually to the same port.  

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How to configure an IP camera on the network

How to configure an IP camera on the network

As easy as a plug and play PoE IP security camera system can be there are other ways to set up a security camera system on a network. However, someone might want to set up only one camera on their network, or have a stubborn camera that is causing issues. This article aims to assist those who are having issues with setting up a system, or want to learn more about configuring a single IP camera on a network.

We've broken down the process in to easy to follow steps:

Who is this article for?

Requirements to follow this article.

  • If you don't like to read, you can watch the video here
  • Determining the network scheme
  • Configure the camera for the network

Further Reading

As we mentioned in the introduction this article is really for two types of people who are trying to do either of the following:

  • People who bought an IP camera for viewing in a web browser, for standalone recording , or for streaming to the web
  • People who bought an IP camera system and need to troubleshoot or configure IP cameras to their network scheme
  • IP Camera from CCTV Camera World - Our IP cameras are shipped with a preconfigured IP address, username and password. This information is found on a label that is attached to the top or side of the IP camera’s box. Do not throw away the box or remove the label.
  • Provide power to the camera - A camera can be powered using any one of three ways:
  • PoE Injector - Use two cables - One to provide power and data, the other to connect to a network
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  • 12VDC Power Adapter - Connect the adapter to the wall and connect the power connector to the camera - Use an Ethernet cable to connect to a network router
  • An Ethernet cable - CAT5e or CAT6 are what we recommend - the cable is used to connect the IP camera to a network.
  • A Windows Computer to follow our guide and view the camera from a web browser

If you don't like reading watch the video below.

Determining the scheme and configuration of the network.

The default IP address set on our cameras from the factory is 192.168.1.109. If the network a person is trying to connect a camera to is not 192.168.1.xxx compatible then the camera cannot communicate on that network. This article does not intend to teach someone about what an IP address is, or how to do advanced networking; it is a step by step guide to setting a camera up on a network.

Use a Command Prompt with the Ipconfig command

The easiest way to find out the IP address scheme of a network is by using the Command Prompt program. Command Prompt is included in all Windows PCs. There are many different ways to access the Command Prompt program and find out the IP address scheme but the easiest method for novice users is listed below.

  • Click the Windows icon or windows button on the keyboard
  • Type “Command Prompt” or “cmd” into the search bar
  • Click the program on the list
  • Clicking the program should open a console with a blinking cursor
  • Type “ipconfig” and press enter into the software
  • The network scheme will be printed out inside of the console
  • Write down or note the IP address scheme - if it is 192.168.1.xxx then a user can easily access the IP camera using the 192.168.1.109 address already and should move onto our other guides

Here is an example output of the ipconfig command from a computer in our office network.

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Login to the camera and configure it for the network

This is the most difficult section for anyone who is not an IT person or has very good computer skills. Below is a step-wise overview of what to do but to get a better idea check out the video in the article that covers the process from the beginning to end.

1. Change the network settings on the PC to a 192.168.1.xxx scheme

The first step to the process is to change the PC network settings to a 192.168.1.xxx network address temporarily. This step allows a user to access the IP camera to change it’s IP address to a compatible IP address for their main network. The main network is the network scheme that was found by using the Command Prompt.

1a) Right click the network connection icon for your Windows 10 PC

If the computer is wired into the network the icon should look like a monitor with an Ethernet cable. If the computer is a laptop or tablet the icon will look like WiFi bars.

1b) Select the “Open Network & Internet settings” option

1c) Look for the “Change your network settings” section. Click “Change adapter options”

1d) A Control Panel window should appear with the computer’s network connections

1e) Right click the Ethernet or WiFi connection for the network that the IP camera is connected to and click “Properties”

1f) Click to highlight the item “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click the Properties option below the item list

1g) Inside of the Internet Protocol Version 4 settings select the “Use the following IP address:” button

1h) Set the computer’s IP address to a compatible IP address with the network scheme that was written down. For example if the network is 192.168.50.xxx set the computer to 192.168.2.50. The last number (aka octet) must be between 2 and 254 but it does not matter what someone chooses. We use 50 because it is easy to remember.

Also set the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, it may autofill the subnet mask.

A Gateway is not necessary but can be useful if Windows gets confused. Set it to 192.168.1.1.

1i) Click OK. Then click Close to leave the connection properties.

The computer is now set up to communicate on the 192.168.1.1 network and will be able to access the camera.

2. Login to the camera and configure it for the main network scheme

Now that the computer is set up to communicate with the camera on the 192.168.1.1 network the user must access the camera using Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer will be the easiest way to access a camera without running into plugin errors or other compatibility issues with newer browsers. Some newer cameras do support live viewing from Chrome, Firefox, and Edge but Internet Explorer should be used for configuration purposes.

2a. Open Internet Explorer by using the Windows 10 PC Start menu. Type IE or Internet Explorer into the Windows search bar if you can’t find it.

2b. Type the IP address of the camera into the address bar of Internet Explorer. The IP address should be 192.168.1.109 if it is the factory default.

2c. Press enter to direct the browser to the cameras web interface

2d. Login to the camera using the default username and password. This information is also found on the label for the camera’s box.

2e. Navigate to the IP/TCP Network settings by clicking the “Setting” tab on the top and using the navigation bar on the left hand side. Click Network, and then TCP/IP if you’re unsure how to use the interface.

2d. Set the camera to an IP address that is open on the main network. This means that if the main network is 192.168.2.xxx then the address will need to match that scheme. For example you can set the camera to 192.168.2.109. For Comcast customers this may often be a 10.0.0.xxx address or an example 10.0.0.109.

2e. Set the Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0

2f. Set the Gateway to the main network routers IP address. This is usually the .1 IP address. For example 192.168.2.1 or 10.1.1.1. However it can be different depending on the manufacturer of the router.

2f. Click “Save”. The camera should say if the changes were saved successfully, or if there is any error with the settings.

3. Change the computer network settings back to default

Repeat the same process to get back to the internet settings on the computer. If you’re unsure feel free to scroll back to section one and repeat the steps. Only this time change the IP address settings back to “Automatically Obtain an IP Address”.

Confirm that the computer now has internet or network access on the main network. Try to access the camera using Internet Explorer and the address that was just set on the camera.

If the computer can now access the IP camera on the main network then you can move onto using the camera for its intended purpose. Review the links in the section below to check out our great articles

To add the camera to an NVR over the network use the Camera Registration screen on the NVR. Search the network for the camera and click the “Add” button. Or add a manual entry using the username, password and IP address that was set on the camera.

Note: If the computer is a part of a corporate network you may want to consult with your IT department to what IP address your computer should be set back to if it was not noted before changing the setting.

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Assigning an IP Address to a Camera #

You can use the pylon IP Configurator to change the current method for assigning an IP address to a camera.

These changes will stay in place even when the camera is powered off and back on again.

IP Configuration Options #

IP Configuration Options

There are the following options:

Static IP: Static IP means that you assign an IP address to the camera that will stay in place even when the camera is powered off and back on again. You may also have to specify a subnet mask and a gateway. Make sure that the camera is in the same subnet as the adapter and that the camera has a unique IP address.

pylon for Linux: If you assign a static IP address to the camera that is not in the same subnet as the network adapter, the camera may become unreachable. This is due to security restrictions in newer Linux operating systems. To prevent this, set the rp_filter (reverse path filter) to 2 ("loose mode") on the camera's network interface.

To permanently enable loose mode reverse path filtering, edit /etc/sysctl.conf.

  • To do this for all network interfaces, add the following entry to /etc/sysctl.conf: net.ipv4.conf.all.rp_filter=2
  • To do this for a specific network interface, add the following entry to /etc/sysctl.conf: net.ipv4.conf.[interface].rp_filter=2 Example: net.ipv4.conf.eth0.rp_filter=2

DHCP: DHCP means that a DHCP server assigns an IP address to the camera.

  • Auto IP (LLA): Auto IP (Link Local Address) means that the camera uses automatic IP address assignment and assigns itself an IP address.

When you configure a camera to use either a temporary or a static IP address, there are some things to keep in mind:

  • For a camera to communicate properly, it must be in the same subnet as the adapter to which it is connected.
  • The camera must have an IP address that is unique within the network.
  • The recommended range for static IP addresses is from 172.16.0.1 to 172.32.255.254 and from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.255.254. These address ranges have been reserved for private use according to IP standards.
  • If your computer has multiple network adapters, each adapter must be in a different subnet.

For more information about the different IP configuration options, see the Network Configuration topic.

Assigning an IP Address via a DHCP Server #

You can change the method for assigning an IP address to DHCP. This means that a DHCP server assigns the IP address to the camera.

To change the IP configuration of the camera to DHCP address assignment:

  • In the top pane of the IP Configurator, select the camera whose IP configuration you want to change.

In the lower left pane of the IP Configurator, select DHCP .

DHCP Option

Click the Save button.

  • If you have a newer camera, the IP Configurator will save your changes. This takes a few seconds. When the IP Configurator has finished saving, the information in the top pane and the lower central area will have been updated automatically.
  • If you have an older camera and the settings made in step 2 are not compatible with the IP address configuration of the port or network adapter to which the camera is connected, the Assign Temporary IP Address (Force IP) dialog opens. To complete this dialog, go to Assigning a Temporary IP Address to Older Cameras and follow those steps. Once you have completed that procedure, the settings you have made here will be applied.

If no DHCP server is present or if there is a problem preventing the DHCP server from assigning an IP address to the camera, automatic IP address assignment will be used as a fallback.

Assigning an IP Address via Auto IP (LLA) #

You can change the method for assigning an IP address to Auto IP (Link Local Address). This means that the camera uses automatic IP address assignment and assigns itself an IP address.

To change the IP configuration of the camera to Auto IP (LLA):

In the lower left pane of the IP Configurator, select Auto IP (LLA) .

Auto IP (LLA) Option

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How to view your IP camera remotely via a web browser

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Note: The steps below assume you already have your IP camera installed and connected to a router with Internet access. HTTP://192.168.1.101 represents the IP address of the camera being accessed.

Find your camera’s IP address. If you don’t know its IP address, click here .

Open a web browser and type the IP address. Enter your login information.

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Go to SETTING > BASIC > Network > Information to find the HTTP port number used by the camera. The default is 80.

Usually there is no need to change the port number. However some ISPs block port 80, so you may need to change the port number accordingly. In the image below, we changed it to 3333.

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After you change the port, you will need to reboot the camera in order to save the changes. You can do that by going to SETTING > BASIC > System > Initialize and clicking Reboot .

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After you reboot, log back into the camera on your web browser, using http://(IP address):(Camera port number) . For this example, the address would be http://192.168.1.101:3333.

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After this, you’ll need to adjust the port forwarding settings on your router. The configuration depends on the router model. Consult your router’s technical support accordingly. For this example, we are using a TP-Link TL-WR941ND.

Log into your router’s management page (http://www.tp-link.us/faq-87.html). Go to Forwarding > Virtual Servers and click Add New .

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Type the IP address and the port used by the camera in the corresponding field. For the Protocol, we recommend you select ALL . Click Save to add this new entry.

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Port 3333 can now be used by the camera.

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Go to Status page to check the WAN IP address of the router.

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On a different PC (one that’s not connected to the same network as your camera), you can view your camera by opening the web browser, typing http://(IP address):(Camera port number) and pressing Enter .

For this example, the address would be http://183.38.7.205:3333.

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Find Security Camera Port Number

Having a home security system is a good choice for people who want to add many layers of protection in their places as possible.

As we live in a small world thanks to the internet, it’s necessary to connect your security camera to the internet and set it up to work remotely to maximize the benefits of having a surveillance system on your house.

Unfortunately, not all homeowners know how to configure the security cameras or set up the network setting like camera IP, Mac address, or the port number of the security camera.

If you’re one of them or still a beginner in surveillance systems and IP cameras then this post is for you.

In this article, we will walk you through how to find security camera port number in three steps.

Let’s get started!

Table of Contents

Why Do You Need a Port Number For Your Security Camera System?

A port number is used to uniquely identify a network or device with a specific number. 

The default port number that most security cameras use is 80 for the HTTP ports. Some ISPs (Internet services providers) block this port due to many reasons mentioned below. 

So, When you are setting up your security camera system for remote access or viewing, it is important to change the HTTP port number to a new one, and assign a unique port number to each camera so that they can be tracked and monitored. 

Not only that, you need a port number for your security camera system for the following reasons :

1. To improve security:

Nowadays, hackers have become smarter than before, so most of them know that security cameras are configured to use port 80. As a result, they try to hack your surveillance system through this port. 

By using a new port number, you can help to keep your camera system more secure. 

Plus, The system becomes more difficult to hack because the hackers don’t know which port number you’re using from the range of 1 to 65536. 

Note that there are many ways used to protect security cameras from hacking besides changing camera port numbers. 

2. Improve performance:

Finding the Port number can help to improve the overall performance of your camera system. 

This is because it helps to reduce the amount of time needed to connect to and control your camera system.

For example, if you want to access one of your cameras remotely, you need to access the DVR or NVR first, then decide which one of your home cameras you want to watch. 

On the other hand, with knowing the correct network port of your camera, you can type the DVR IP on the web browser followed by the port number and watch the camera’s live view immediately. 

3. To make sure the system is compatible with other systems:

Aside from watching and viewing security cameras remotely . Knowing the ports of your camera helps you to check the compatibility between your security camera system and other systems by using a port number. 

So, if you have another security camera system, you will not need to reconfigure it when you add your new camera system.

4. For troubleshooting purposes:

Sometimes network issues happen in your system and make it stop broadcasting any of the recorded videos. 

Figuring out the main reason for the issue takes more time, but by knowing the port number of your camera the process becomes easier. 

So, If you are having problems with your camera system, you can use a port number to help you troubleshoot the problem. 

That’s why it is important to keep your port number updated.

5. Making sure the system is running properly:

In case you have multiple cameras connected to the same system, then it is important to make sure that they are all running properly. 

Since it might risk the whole system’s performance if one camera is not functioning properly.

But using every camera port number you will know are the cameras work normally or if there is a problem. 

What port does a security camera use?

A security camera typically uses a standard Ethernet port but with different port numbers that decide which program will be used to receive the information. 

For example, the HTTP protocol use port is 80, the FTP server port is 21, the email port is 25, and the HTTPS communications use a TCP port with the number 443.

These ports are used in CCTV and PoE IP cameras to allow the camera to connect to a network and transmit data. 

On the other hand, If you are using a wireless security camera, it will use a WiFi connection. 

Furthermore, some security cameras come with a built-in storage device, such as a microSD card, which allows you to store recorded footage directly on the camera.

How To Find Security Camera Port Number or Change it?

Finding a security camera port number is an easy process that anyone can do, the simplicity of the task depends on which device you are using to control and view your cameras. 

Below are the 3 best ways used to find security camera port number in short and easy steps. 

Method 1: Find Security Camera Port Number From Mobile App

Find Camera Port Number From Mobile App

Mobile phones are one of the most widespread devices around the world. 

As a result, security camera manufacturers tend to make mobile applications for users to enable them to control and adjust the camera settings from their smartphones in a few seconds. 

Here are the steps

Step 1: Open the app and go to “Settings:

Open the app, then you will need to find the icon on your phone, after that tap on it.

 Once you have opened the app, look for the tab that says “ Settings .”

Step 2: Find the “Network” setting:

After you have found the “Settings” tab, scroll down until you find an option that says “ Network .” 

From this menu, find the “Port” option, after that the port number will be located next to this setting.

Step 3: Enter the port number into your web browser:

After you have found the port number, decide whether you want to change or keep it with the default number. 

Then to view your camera online, you will need to enter it into your web browser. 

To do this, type in the IP of the DVR followed by / then the port number into the URL bar and hit “Enter”.

For example, if you have a video recorder device with a static IP 192.168.1.108 and the camera port number is 99. 

To view your cam, type in the URL section of your browser with the next form 192.168.1.108/99 then press on” enter ” button. 

Method 2: Find the Port Number of the security Camera Via PC viewing Software

Find the Port Number of the security Camera Via PC viewing Software

The support from security camera manufacturers does not stop at the stage of the mobile app. 

Some of the top brands provide PC viewing software for their clients to install the program on their computers or laptops and see their surveillance system from anywhere online. 

In case you have a PC viewing software and want to find security camera port number then follow the next steps. 

Step 1: Launch the PC viewing software that came with your security camera system on your computer:

Firstly, you need to find the IP address of your security camera. 

To get the Internet Protocol (IP) of your security camera, go to the  Settings” from this menu choose” Network ” and click on it, after that, a new page will open containing IP, Mac address, and other network settings. 

For example, if you are using view software provided by Reolink, then you can find the IP address by going to Reolink Client-> Device Settings -> Network -> Information, as shown below.

For more about how to view or find network settings about Reolink, watch the next video

Source: Reolink

Step 2: Find the Port Number:

After you’ve found the IP address of your camera, the next step is to find the port number. 

The port number is usually displayed next to the IP address or at the bottom of the Network Page under the “Advanced” option. 

In our example, the port number is 34567.

Step 3: Enter the Port Number:

The last step is to enter the port number into your web browser. 

In our example, we would enter 192.168.1.108:34567 into our web browser.

After you hit enter, you should see the login page for your security camera.

Method 3: Check the Network Router to get Security Camera Port Number

Check the Network Router to get Security Camera Port Number

Everything related to the internet and network passes from the home wifi router. 

From this device, you can know important information such as open port numbers, IPs, Mac addresses, and Set Port Forwarding rules of your home devices. 

For our issue, we’re gonna use the home router to know the security camera port number. 

Now, let’s jump to the steps

Step 1: Enter the Router’s IP address into the web browser’s URL field:

First, you’ll need to know your router’s IP address and login information such as Username & Password. 

Sometimes router providers print the Router IP and access details on a label on the back of the device. 

For example, if you’re using a Netgear router, the default IP address is 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 & Username will be “ admin ” or “ user “. 

Step 2: Enter the Router’s Username and Password:

Get the router IP from the back of your router, go to the web browser, write the IP, and press enter. 

When the router’s configuration page loads, enter the username and password. 

The default username and password are usually admin for both, some brands tend to change them for security purposes so make sure to see and check the login details.

Step 3: Navigate to the Port Forwarding Section:

Once you open the router main page there are a lot of options for adjusting your home router settings, there’s a section for wifi signal called WLAN, and there’s a section for wired connections called LAN and more.

One of these options is the “Advanced setting” option. In this section, you can set Port forward rules, Set up the NAT for your router.

For our tasks, Look for a section called “ Port Forwarding ,” “ Advance Network Settings ,” “ Remote Control ,” or something similar.

Step 4: Find the Security Camera Port Number:

The port number you’re looking for is probably 80. This is the port that’s used for HTTP traffic, which is what most webcams use.

Consider changing it and setting a new number for it to avoid the potential threats that we mentioned above.

Final Verdict:

A port number helps the network router know where to direct the incoming traffic from your security camera. 

You wouldn’t be able to view footage remotely without it since the camera wouldn’t be able to communicate with the router. 

There are several ways to find your security camera’s port number, as you can see. 

The easiest way is to check the documentation that came with your camera. 

You can also check the router’s configuration page or the PC viewing software if you can’t find it there. 

Security cameras typically use port number 80, but it’s always a good idea to double-check.

In this article, we have not only discussed three different methods to find security camera port number, but we have also gone over what a port number is and why it’s important.

Marvin H. Tarrance

Marvin H. Tarrance

Marvin Is an Electric and Electronic Engineer passionate about content writing and marketing. In the past, He was installed a large number of CCTV security cameras, and IP cams also. For now, He is the Head of the Content Team which is responsible for writing informative and detailed posts for Safebudgets.Com

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Sarix Professional Network Ports Below is a detailed list of network ports that the Sarix camera platform uses on the network.

Sarix Pro camera ports

Below are ports specific to Sarix Pro series cameras.

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  1. Port Forwarding and Remote Access Setup Guide for IP Cameras

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    Plug an Ethernet cable (a.k.a. Cat 5 cable) into the Ethernet socket of the network camera, then plug the other end to the router (a.k.a. gateway or access point). If this network camera does not have Wi-Fi, this may be the only step needed for the network configuration. Find the IP address of the network camera. There are a few ways to do it.

  9. Port-Forwarding 101

    1. Static IP If you allow the network to automatically allocate an IP address to the camera each time you turn it on then chances are the address could change in the future. You really want to 'fix' the IP address in the camera so that it never changes because when you configure the router you will point to the camera's IP address.

  10. How to set up remote access for IP cameras

    In order to set up port forwarding you will need to gather some network information, namely the IP address of your camera, the internal IP address of your router, the external IP address of your router and the port number to be used. Use the following techniques. The internal IP address of your router and subnet mask

  11. Hikvision port forwarding (step-by-step)

    Depending on the router you are using, the menu is a little bit different and you can find it under names such as "v irtual server ", " Application and games " or " PAT ". There's a video by the end of this article to help you to better understand the concept. What is port forwarding

  12. Remote Access/Remote Access Setup Port Forwarding

    1. Connect NVR to network with a CAT5 cable. 2. Download and install ConfigTool from DahuaSecurity.com, under Support->Download Center->Software 3. Run the ConfigTool. 4. The ConfigTool should display your IP Camera. Click the, " " icon to open Internet Explorer and access your NVR. 5.

  13. IP Camera Network: Setup Steps, Top Picks & Network Troubleshoot

    Download the Reolink software to your phones or computers (Free download here ). Step 2. Launch the CCTV network software and enter a unique ID number (UID) to add the camera. Step 3. Click the IP camera on network and you can view your CCTV network camera inside or outside the home network.

  14. Does it matter what port NUMBER you use with IP cameras and port

    The ranges and assignments are all based on historical usage and convention. A game server could run on port 80, but that would be unconventional since port 80 is almost always associated with a web server. ... Now that that brief explanation is out of the way, you can pick any port that you want for your IP camera but it should be in the 1024 ...

  15. How to configure an IP camera on the network

    Type "ipconfig" and press enter into the software. The network scheme will be printed out inside of the console. Write down or note the IP address scheme - if it is 192.168.1.xxx then a user can easily access the IP camera using the 192.168.1.109 address already and should move onto our other guides.

  16. Connecting With Cameras Through Virtual Ports (VMAX IP Plus)

    Virtual ports are assigned to the VMAX IP Plus's cameras depending on the physical PoE port that they are plugged into. Using the table above, if a camera is connected to PoE Port 1, it is automatically assigned to Virtual Port 18001. Likewise, if a camera is connected to PoE Port 8, it is automatically assigned to Virtual Port 18008.

  17. IP Camera Network Setup, IP Port Network Scanner Tool

    Most customers either use a PoE switch (like you see above) or a single port PoE injector. The red lines that you see above represents CAT5e cable connecting the IP camera and laptop computer to the network switch. Your router will automatically assign the IP camera a network IP address.

  18. Assigning an IP Address to a Camera

    DHCP: DHCP means that a DHCP server assigns an IP address to the camera. Auto IP (LLA): Auto IP (Link Local Address) means that the camera uses automatic IP address assignment and assigns itself an IP address. When you configure a camera to use either a temporary or a static IP address, there are some things to keep in mind: For a camera to communicate properly, it must be in the same subnet ...

  19. How to view your IP camera remotely via a web browser

    Step 1. Find your camera's IP address. If you don't know its IP address, click here. Step 2. Open a web browser and type the IP address. Enter your login information. Step 3. Go to SETTING > BASIC > Network > Information to find the HTTP port number used by the camera. The default is 80.

  20. How To Find Security Camera Port Number

    To improve security: Nowadays, hackers have become smarter than before, so most of them know that security cameras are configured to use port 80. As a result, they try to hack your surveillance system through this port. By using a new port number, you can help to keep your camera system more secure.

  21. PDF Wireless IP Camera

    camera IP, then select the camera IP and click "Next" (refer to PIC.12). The tools will auto modify the camera IP and Gateway. You can find the IP address and port # of your camera, and click "Next" to finish the modification (refer to PIC.13). PIC.12 PIC.13

  22. What network ports do Sarix Professional cameras use?

    Secondary multicast UDP 6000 RTP, 6001 RTCP. Audio for multicast UDP 8010 RTP, 8001 RTCP. UDP 30001 for lower latency PTZ calls. UDP 3702 for WS-Discovery (ONVIF discovery) Primary Unicast UDP 6970, 6971 RTCP, Audio UDP 6972, 6973 RTCP. Secondary Unicast UDP 6974 RTP, 6975 RTCP, Audio UDP 6976 RTP, 6977 RTCP.

  23. Assigning TCP/IP Ports for In-House Application Use

    Ports 0-1023 are the Well Known Ports and are assigned by IANA. These should only be used for the assigned protocols on public networks. Ports 1024-65535 used to be called Registered Port Numbers (see rfc1700) but are now split into two areas (see rfc6335).. Ports 1024-49151 are the User Ports and are the ones to use for your own protocols.