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2.2.1 Static IP Addresses
Users who have static IP addresses do not need to set DDNS service settings for remote access.
When you have finished connecting the camera using the LAN IP address and port forwarding,
you can access the camera directly from the Internet using the WAN IP address and port
number.
How to Obtain the WAN IP address from a public website
To obtain your WAN IP address, enter the following URL in your browser:
http://www.whatismyip.com
.The webpage at this address will show you the current WAN IP.
Figure 2.7
Access your IP Camera from the Internet
You can access the IP Camera from the Internet (remote access). Enter the WAN IP address
and port number in your standard browser. For example, you would enter http://
183.37.28.254:85
Make sure port forwarding is successful. You can do port forwarding two ways.
1) Login to you
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to enable the “UPNP” function. You can then login to the camera as
administrator, choose Network, and then choose UPnP to enable UPnP. Make sure that the
status of UPnP reads “UPnP Successful” on the Device Status page.
2) Do port (HTTP port and Media port) forwarding manually. (See Figure 2.11 for further details)
If your router has a Virtual Server, it can do port forwarding. Add the camera’s LAN IP and port
Note