WPS-300-ENC-4IP Installation Manual
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3- Configure Encoder for Remote Access
Access to the Encoders from outside the local network requires configuration of individual ports for each Encoder, a Dynamic
DNS name from a DDNS service provider be assigned, and the router setup for port forwarding. Follow the steps within this
section to configure the Encoder(s) for Remote Access.
Our free Wirepathdns service is fast to set up right through the Encoder interface
– no PC required – and it provides
maximum uptime thanks to redundant USA-based servers located across the country.
Recommendation
: If an NVR is being used in the system, we recommend that remote access is handled through the
NVR. Only configure remote access for Encoders that must be accessed directly from outside the local network.
A. Enter a port for the Encoders
Note:
Port configuration is part of initial setup and is included here to verify that a unique port has been configured.
See section
12.4.2-Port Assignment
for details on the features used in this step.
A.1- Select IP Setting under the Network section of the left side Menu.
A.2- Next to Web Page Port, enter a port number to identify the Encoders.
Note: This port number should not be assigned to other devices on the network.
A.3- Click on HTTPS Setting to open the settings menu.
A.4- In the check box at the bottom of the screen, select the type of access that is desired. We recommend that
HTTP&HTTPS be selected as this will allow for access from both types of connection.
A.5- If HTTPS access is desired, repeat step B entering a port next to HTTPS Port.
A.6- Click Apply at the bottom to save the settings.
B. Select a DDNS Service
See section
12.6.1-DDNS Settings
for details on the features used in this step.
B.1- Select PPoE & DDNS under the Network section of the left side Menu.
B.2- Under DDNS Setting, Select Enabled.
B.3- Select the DDNS Provider in the dropdown list.
B.4- Enter a Hostname to use for Remote Access to the Encoders(s).
Example: JonesHouse
B.5- Click Apply at the bottom to save the settings.
Note
: If installing multiple Encoders, this step only needs to be completed once. After that, each
Wirepath™
Surveillance Encoder can be accessed using the same Hostname and each Encoder
’s uniquely assigned port
number.
Example: joneshouse.Wirepathdns.com:8201 accesses one Encoder, joneshouse.Wirepathdns.com:8202 accesses
another, etc.
C. Configure Router for Port Forwarding.
In order to access the Encoder(s) from outside the network, the assigned port must be forwarded with
in the network’s
router. User interfaces and methods for port forwarding varies from router to router, refer to the manual for the router
being used for information on how to forward ports. If the router supports UPnP Port Forwarding, the Encoder can be
configured to use this feature from the Encoder interface. See section
12.4.2-Port Assignment
and section
12.4.3-UPnP
Settings
.
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