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ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION
12-10
Setting up a network
The following items are needed to use the DV
Gateway function�
• An Internet connection with an IPv4 Global IP address
• A static*
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local IP address set to your Windows or Android
device
• Port forwarding of port 40000
1. A Global IP address
A static or dynamic IPv4 Global IP address assigned to the router is needed�
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Your router may not have a Global IP address, depending on your Internet service provider�
Ask your Internet service provider about the Global IP address setting�
2. Setting a static local IP address
When using a mobile router, you need to set a static local IP address to the Windows or Android device�
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Usable IP addresses differ, depending on your router. Ask the router’s manufacturer for details.
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DO NOT
set the same IP address to two or more devices that are connected to the same router�
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Ask your Windows or Android device’s manufacturer about the setting details�
3. Port forwarding
When using a mobile router, enable communication with the Internet, as described below�
• Forward the port number 40000 to the Windows or Android device�
• “UDP” should be used as the port protocol�
• Set a static local IP address in Procedure 2 (2� Setting a static local IP address) as a destination port�
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Ask the router’s manufacturer about how to forward the port�
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Only one Windows or Android device connected to the router can use the DV Gateway function at the same time�
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Depending on the router settings, you must configure the IP filter settings. Check the router’s manual on how to configure the
settings�
When using a Windows device, go to “Setting up the RS-MS3W�” (p� 12-13)
When using an Android device, go to “Setting up the RS-MS3A�” (p� 12-14)
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When connecting your device to the Internet using a mobile router
INTERNET
INTERNET
USB
cable
USB cable
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A static IP address to the Windows or Android device is
recommended�
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Needs a Global IP address and forwarding port number
40000�