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In the screen shot above it shows some default “rules” or “applications”. Tip #7: Create rule or custom application The gotcha is that the next rule you create won’t work. So for this router I would select “Create a new rule” I would name the rule “Camcloud camera” because seemingly it can be anything. Took me a long time to figure out but when you create a rule and name that rule you can’t use spaces. For example here at work we have a Bell router. Typically they have come from the ISP branding their own device. I’ve found several routers that have caused me tons of pain.

Sometimes this is a checkbox or simply a button to apply settings. Many routers let you create the rule, but don’t actually turn it on or “enable” it. In the screen shot above I can’t tell you how many times someone has just forgotten to “Enable” the rule.

If you have one camera setup on port 8080, change the next one to 8081 and so on. If you have more than one camera you can’t use the same port. Remember if you change the HTTP port to access your camera locally add the port, for example: 192.168.1.20:8080. Simply log into your camera’s web interface, find the HTTP or RTSP port (depending which one you are using) and change accordingly. Safe yourself some headache and just change it now to something >1024. In fact many ports under 1024 are already reserved. Avoid conflicts with other devices by changing this. This may not be your camera but the point is just to see how a port is forwarded.Īre you enjoying our tutorial on this topic? We hope so! Learn how you can connect almost any IP camera to Camcloud for cloud storage and more! For example select any Foscam or D-Link in the list. The key here is to navigate to your router (the link above gives you a direct link to the router list), skip all the ads then select an example camera.

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This site has an extensive list of routers and applications you can use to help you understand how to port forward for your router. If you Google search your router name along with “port forwarding” often you will find documentation from your router. It is quite easy, you just need the proper resource. If you are a total newbie with port forwarding, don’t be scared.

Log into your camera’s web interface to verify the ports that are used. If you are setting up your camera on Camcloud, it will ask you for one or both of the ports and that is how you will know what to port forward. Some require BOTH the RTSP and HTTP port. Some cameras will require you to setup the RTSP port (usually port 554). For example if you are setting up a Foscam camera typically you only need one port, HTTP (usually port 80 or 88 in the case of Foscam). If there is a protocol option, choose TCP or BOTH.įirst of all it is important to know what port you need to forward. Be sure to assign the port number to both the internal and external ports. Once in this menu, create a rule to forward the port selected from Step (1) to the internal (.x or 10.x.x.x) IP address of your camera.

Now login to your router and look for a menu called ‘port forwarding’ (sometimes it will be under an “Application and Gaming” menu).

Often it will be port 554, 80 or 88 but could be anything. Confirm what port has been assigned to your camera.

Here is a review of the common instructions: Now that you have your camera working on the network, you can setup port forwarding. You can setup the local connection using ethernet plugged in directly to the router or setup the camera so it works wirelessly.

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UPDATE: Be sure to read our full list of Tips & Tricks below, but you can start with our new video that provides a great overview.īefore you get started, make sure your camera is setup and working properly on your local network. In order to view your IP camera outside your local network you need to port forward the camera. I thought it was time we refreshed some tips and tricks I use to setup port forwarding. Here at Camcloud the topic of port forwarding your IP camera comes up often.

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