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Configuration
Linksys
DDNS (DYNAMIC DOMAIN NAME SERVICE)
DDNS links a domain name to an IP address, allowing users to easily access their
camera even with a changing Internet IP address. Before utilizing this function,
please apply an account from one of these DDNS providers - Dyndns or TZO.
DynDNS
- Obtain an account from the DynDNS website (http://dyn.com). When
an account has been created, enter the username, password and hostname.
TZO
– Obtain an account from the TZO website (http://tzodns.com). When
an account has been created, enter the email address, password and domain
name.
HTTP/HTTPS
HTTP
(HyperText Transfer Protocol) - This protocol allows for TCP quality
without having to open specific ports for streaming. Users inside a firewall can
utilize this protocol to allow streaming data through.
HTTPS
(Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) - This protocol allows
authentication and encrypted communication over SSL (Secure Socket Layer).
It helps protect streaming data transmission over the Internet on a higher
security level than HTTP.