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DCS-2100 User's Manual
Your WAN IP Address will be listed on the router's Status > Device Info page.
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 Virtual Server Ports to Enable Remote Image Viewing
The firewall security features built into the DI-624 router prevent users from accessing
the video from the DCS-2100 over the Internet. The router connects to the Internet over
a series of numbered ports. The ports normally used by the DCS-2100 are blocked
from access over the Internet. Therefore, these ports need to be made accessible over
the Internet. This is accomplished using the Virtual Server function on the DI-624 router.
The Virtual Server ports used by the camera must be opened through the router for
remote access to your camera. Virtual Server is accessed by clicking on the Advanced
tab of the router screen.
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