Port Mapping; Automatically Forwarding Ports Using Upnp; Manually Forwarding Ports - Swann SwannEye User Manual

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10.4.

Port mapping

In addition to an IP address, you need to assign a port to your camera through

which outside communications can access the camera. The port assigned to the

camera is done through "8.4.6. Network: Network Settings" on page 29. Once

assigned you need to map (or 'forward') the port in your network router to the IP

address.

You can do port mapping two ways. The easy way and the other way.

UPnP (Universal Plug and Play): UPnP is a technology which makes configuring

your network easier and faster. To use the UPnP setting on the DVR, you'll need

a router which supports the feature, with UPnP enabled. Note that many routers

which do support UPnP do not come with the feature enabled by default.

To easiest way to forward ports therefore is to simply activate UPnP on your router

AND your IP camera. The two will then negotiate and open the necessary ports

when needed and close them again when finished. Most modern routers have

UPnP.

This method involves manually forwarding the port in your router to the IP

address and can be a technically challenging process.

• To manually forward the port for the camera, log in to your router and add the

IP camera's port to the Virtual Map list. Refer to your router manual for details

specific to your equipment on how to do this, or see below.

The specific instructions for forwarding ports vary dramatically from

router to router. There's simply not enough room in this manual to walk

through the process for every brand and type of router available.

Fortunately, there's a fantastic online resource that has walkthroughs for

just about every kind of router you can imagine. Simply visit:

and look up your router by brand and serial number. There you'll find

detailed walkthroughs which can guide you through the process.

If possible, we suggest using UPnP. It is much easier.

Online Guides for Your Router

www.portforward.com

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