Controlling User Access to the Video Stream
By default, anyone can connect to the Network Camera and view live Video at any
time.If desired, you can limit access to scheduled times, and also restrict access to
known users.
1.
Connect to the Web-based interface of the Network Camera. (See
Chapter 5 - Web-
based Management
for details.)
2.
Select
Administration
, then
Video Access.
3.
Set the desired options for Access.
Access
If the Video Access is disabled, users cannot connect using either their Web Browser or the
Windows utility. However, viewing video is still possible by logging in as the Administrator.
Se
e Chapter 5 - Web-based Management
for further details about using the
Video Access
and
User Database
screens.
Making Video available from the Internet
If your LAN is connected to the Internet, typically by a Broadband Gateway/Router and
Broadband modem, you can make the Network Camera available via the Internet. You will
need to configure your Router or Gateway to allow connections from the Internet to the
camera.
Router/Gateway Setup
Your Router or Gateway must be configured to pass incoming TCP (HTTP) connections
(from Internet Viewers) to the Network Camera. The Router/Gateway uses the
Port
Number
to d
etermine which incoming conne
ctions are intended for the Network Camera.
This feature is normally called
Port Forwarding
or
Virtual Servers.
If necessary, check the
user manual for your Router/Gateway for further details.
The "Port" for the
Port Forwarding / Virtual Server
entry above is port 80, or the " Secondary Port"
number specified on the
Network
screen of the
Network Camera.
Network Camera Setup
The Network Camera configuration does NOT have to be changed, unless:
•
You wish to change the port numbers (default value: 80 and 1024).
•
You wish to use the DDNS (Dynamic DNS) feature of the Network Camera.
