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Broadband Connections Q&A


 
-- CASE 1: Using default settings
-- CASE 2: Assigning ports manually
-- CASE 3: Using 2 or more Public IPs



How can I configure my Video Server with my ADSL connection?
When using an ADSL connection you have to know if your ISP assigned you a Static Public IP or Dynamic Public IP. Consult with your ISP for more information.

What is the difference between Static Public IP and Dynamic Public IP?

When using a Static Public IP, every time you get connected to the ISP, you will be using the same IP; when using a Dynamic Public IP, every time you get connected to your ISP, you will be using a different IP.

Can I plug my Video Server directly into the ADSL Modem?

No, the main reason is that presently, the Video Server doesnt have the PPPoE feature, even if you plugged it in, there must be a feature present that dials to the ISP.




I only have an ADSL connection and dont plan on getting a static Public IP. What can I do in order to make this work?
You can buy a Router which needs to have PPPoE and port forwarding capabilities. In the market, mostly all routers come with these features and they arent expensive. Please consult with your provider regarding this matter. Refer to the next section for Port Forwarding settings.




Once I set this up, how can I view my camera through a remote location?
You can register your camera at our DDNS Service, and even if your Public IP changes, you can access it from a remote location. Refer to Video Server Manual at Network Configurations, DDNS settings in order to set it up.

How can I view my camera from a remote location through Internet when running the camera through my Local Network?

This will require some configuration on your broadband router.

Useful terms:
Broadband Router: A broadband router allows users to share a single Internet connection.
TCP/IP: TCP/IP is the protocol that computers use to communicate on the Internet.
TCP/IP Ports: Each service you use on the Internet communicates using one or more specific port numbers; your e-mail program uses port number 25 to send e-mail, and port 110 to receive e-mail from your e-mail server.
When you browse the Internet, port number 80 is used as default to send and receive Web pages
IP Address: Everything that is connected to a TCP/IP network needs a unique address, an IP address. This is what happens when you browse the Internet with requests to view Web pages.
Public IP Address: A Public IP Address is the only IP address that is recognized on the Internet, where the term Internet refers to the global network, the World Wide Web.
Local IP Address: A local IP address can only be used internally, on a local network. A computer with a local IP address cannot access the Internet itself. It can however, access the Internet via another computing device, e.g. a broadband router.
Port Forwarding : Port forwarding, is essentially a method for a broadband router to forward data traffic aimed for one port on its public network interface to a computer or network camera on the local network. Ports run from 0 to 65535. Note that ports 0 to 1024 are well known ports, which means that those ports are already assigned to specific services. So when you consider choosing your own ports, select those starting from 1025 to 65535.

Configuration Examples:
You are a user with a network camera who wants to access it from a remote location through the Internet. The following equipment is available:
E 1 Network Camera Sever
E 1 PC running Windows
E 1 Broadband Router

We need to direct all incoming requests that reach port 80 the public network interface of the broadband router, so that these are forwarded to the cameras IP address on the local network. Consult your broadband routers manual for information on how to configure port forwarding. Depending on the router, it could be denominated as Port Forwarding/NAT/Virtual Server. Usually it will look like this:

Private IP
Private Port
Type
Public Port