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Section 4 - Security
Note: Because a dynamic WAN IP can change from time to time depending on your ISP, you may want to obtain a
Static IP address from your ISP. A Static IP address is a fixed IP address that will not change over time and will be more
convenient for you to use to access your camera from a remote location. The Static IP Address will also allow you to
access your camera attached to your router over the Internet.
4. Open Server Ports to Enable Remote Image Viewing
The firewall security features built into the router prevent users from accessing the video from the DCS-6815 over the
Internet. The router connects to the Internet over a series of numbered ports. The ports normally used by the DCS-
6815 are blocked from access over the Internet. Therefore, these ports need to be made accessible over the Internet.
This is accomplished using the Port Forwarding function on the router. The ports used by the camera must be opened
through the router for remote access to your camera. Port Forwarding is accessed by clicking on the Advanced tab of
the router screen.
Follow these steps to configure your router's Port Forwarding settings:
1. Click on one of the empty checkboxes.
2. Enter a unique name for the new entry.
3. Enter your camera's local IP Address (e.g., 192.168.1.169)
in the IP Address field.
4. If you are using the default camera port settings, enter 80 into
the Start and End field. Click Save Settings .
5. Select both TCP and UDP for the traffic type.
6. For some routers, Scheduling should be set to Always so
that the camera images can be accessed at any time.
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