D-Link DCS-5029L

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Section 4 - Conguration
Router Set-Up and Installation
The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. The D-Link DIR-655 is used as an example to clarify the conguration
process. Refer to the router’s user manual for more information on router operation and conguration.
3. Access the Router with Your Web Browser
If you have cable or DSL Internet service, you will most likely have a dynamically
assigned WAN IP address. Dynamic means that your router’s WAN IP address can
change from time to time depending on your ISP. A dynamic WAN IP address
identies your router on the public network and allows it to access the Internet.
To nd out your router’s WAN IP address, go to the Status page on your router
and locate the WAN information. The WAN IP address will be listed. This is the
address that you will need to type into your Web browser to view your camera
over the Internet.
Your WAN IP address will be listed on the router’s Status > Device Info page.
Note: Because a dynamic WAN IP can change from time to time depending on your
ISP, you may want to obtain a Static IP address from your ISP. A Static IP address is a
xed IP address that will not change over time and will be more convenient for you
to use to access your camera from a remote location. The Static IP address will also
allow you to access your camera attached to your router over the Internet.