•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.
Router
Internet
(WAN)
Cable modem
XDSL modem
Address translation using the port
forwarding function
vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:50000 A 192.168.0.1:50000
Address translation using the port
forwarding function
vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:50001 A 192.168.0.2:50001
Private address
192.168.0.1
Port number: 50000
Private address
192.168.0.2
Port number: 50001
LAN
Private address
192.168.0.254
WAN
Global address
vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz
Enter [Global IP address + :
(colon) + port number] in the
"Address" box of the browser
via the Internet.
vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:50000
vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:50001
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