Operating Instructions

2.4.2Connecting the Camera to a Router that does not Support UPnP™

To allow access from the Internet with a router that does not support UPnPTM, follow the procedures below.

1.Select [Static] on the Network page.

(1)Access the camera (see page 24).

(2)Click the [Setup] tab at the top of the page.

(3)Select [Static] on the Network page.

The Static IP Address Configuration page is displayed. Make a note of the IP address and port number, since they are required to enable port forwarding on the router.

Note

You must assign a unique IP address and a unique port number to each camera in the LAN.

(4)Click [Save] without changing the settings.

(5)Click [Restart].

2.Enable port forwarding*1 on the router.

Using the IP address and port number noted on step 1-(3), enable port forwarding on the router. See the router manual for how to enable port forwarding.

3.Register with the DynamicDNS service.

Port Forwarding feature*1

The port forwarding feature is required to allow camera access from the Internet with a router that does not support UPnPTM. It exchanges a local IP address for a global one.

Global IP address or URL

Port No.

Port Forwarding feature

vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:80 192.168.0.253:80

vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:80 vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:81 192.168.0.252:81 vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:81

Internet

192.168.0.254

Router

Note

192.168.0.1

192.168.0.252

192.168.0.253

 

Port No. 81

Port No. 80

The IP addresses shown above may differ from those offered on your home network.

*1

"Port forwarding" may be called "Address translation", "Static IP Masquerade", "Virtual server"

 

or "Port mapping" in other products.

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Panasonic BL-C20 Connecting the Camera to a Router that does not Support UPnP, Port Forwarding feature*1

BL-C20 specifications

The Panasonic BL-C20 is a compact, versatile network camera designed for remote monitoring and surveillance applications. Its blend of advanced technology and user-friendly features makes it an ideal choice for both home and business environments.

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