10.7
NAT
Network > NAT
What this tab is for
On this tab, you can turn on UPnP and configure the Network Address Translation (NAT)
settings.
Note: With Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™) enabled, you do not need to configure the port
mapping for each port. The camera will be connected to the Wide Area Network via the
router.
NAT
To add an extra level of security, NAT can translate the IP addresses of computers on the local
network to a single IP address. This address is used by the router that connects the
computers to the internet. Should computers on the internet try to connect to computers on
the local network, they will only "see" the IP address of the router. The router may include
firewall functionality which only allows authorised systems to connect to computers on the
local network.
UPnP
UPnP is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment,
software and other hardware devices. The UPnP protocol allows devices to connect seamlessly
and to simplify the implementation of the networks in the home and corporate environments.
To turn on UPnP
1
Select Enable UPnP™.
2
In Nickname, type a (user-friendly) name for online detection.
3
Click Save.
To configure the NAT settings
1
In the Port Mapping Mode list, select Auto or Manual.
2
With Manual mode selected, click the table cells you wish to edit and customise the port
number values.
3
Click Save.
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