Port Forwarding with CCTV Remotely Access your CCTV cameras

What is Port Forwarding?

Port forwarding is a networking technique used to allow external devices (like your phone or laptop from outside your home/office) to access devices on a private local network (like your CCTV system).

📹 Why Use Port Forwarding for CCTV?

• Remote access to live footage

• View recordings anytime, anywhere

• Manage and control your CCTV system remotely

🛠️ Basic Requirements:

1. Static Public IP or Dynamic DNS (DDNS)

2. CCTV DVR/NVR or IP Camera

3. Internet Router with Port Forwarding Capability

4. Camera’s IP address & port numbers (HTTP, RTSP, etc.)

🔌 Steps to Set Up Port Forwarding for CCTV:

1. Access Router Settings:

   • Usually by typing 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 into your browser.

2. Find DVR/NVR IP Address:

   • Use cmd > ipconfig or check in the camera settings.

3. Assign Static IP (Recommended):

   • In your router’s DHCP settings or manually in the DVR.

4. Enable Port Forwarding:

   • Add port forwarding rules for the camera (e.g., HTTP port 80, media port 37777, or custom).

5. Test the Setup:

   • Try accessing your camera from outside your network using your public IP and forwarded port (e.g., http://your-public-ip:port).

6. (Optional) Set up DDNS:

   • If you don’t have a static IP, use a free DDNS service (like No-IP or DynDNS).

🔐 Security Tips:

• Change default usernames/passwords

• Use strong, complex credentials

• Avoid exposing unencrypted video feeds

• Regularly update firmware