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Remote View Setup
Follow these instructions carefully to enable remote view capability. Remotely viewing the WUSB software
requires an “always on” broadband internet connection, a router, and port forwarding.
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Open a Router Port
Opening a port on your router allows WUSB to broadcast your live video feed to the internet. It is
recommended to open a port that is not a common port, such as port 30000. There are several options
for opening a router port. It is recommended you contact your router manufacturer’s technical support
or refer to your router user manual. If contacting the router manufacturer, tell them you need to open
a router port for remote view of a IP security camera. They should walk you through the process.
If you’re using a broadband router (a combination modem/hub) provided by your internet service
provider (ISP), contact your ISP for instructions on opening a port. Another option is to visit
http://www.
portforward.com
to find step-by-step instructions on port forwarding for your particular router. There are
advertisements and a great deal of technical information on this web site so follow these instructions
carefully:
Scroll to the bottom, find, and click on your router brand and model. In the top right corner of the
screen, click the words “Click here to skip this advertisement…” Click the orange “Default Guide” (located
in the last sentence in the upper paragraph) - Here you will find step-by-step instructions on opening a
port on your router. Once again, when you open a port, use an uncommon port, such as 30000. You may
also open a range of ports, e.g. 30000-30005 if necessary.
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Find Your External IP Address/Verify Your Open Router Port
There are
many sites that can provide you your external IP address. YouGetSignal.com enables you to find
your external I
P address and verify the port you opened in your router is truly open. Your port must be
open in order use to remote view.
Go to
http://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports/ (see image above). You will see your external IP
address in the “Remote Address” field. Type the port number you opened in the “Port Number” field. Click
Check. If it tells you
the port is open then port forward was executed successfully. If it tells you that the
port is closed, the port was not opened successfully. Double check your router settings as a port must be
opened in order to use remote view.
