17 Configuring the network settings [Network]

The port forwarding function changes a global IP address to a private IP address, and “Static IP masquerade” and “Network Address Translation (NAT)” have this function. This function is to be set in a router.

To access the camera via the Internet by connecting the camera to a router, it is necessary to assign a respective HTTP port number for each camera and address translation by using the port forwarding function of the router. For further information, refer to the operating instructions of the router in use.

Enter [Global IP address + :

 

(colon) + port number] in the

WAN

"Address" box of the browser

Global address

via the Internet.

vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz

vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:50000

 

vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:50001

 

Internet

(WAN)

Cable modem

XDSL modem

Router

LAN

 

Private address

 

192.168.0.254

Address translation using the port forwarding function vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:50000 A192.168.0.1:50000

Private address 192.168.0.1

Port number: 50000

Address translation using the port forwarding function vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:50001 A192.168.0.2:50001

Private address 192.168.0.2

Port number: 50001

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