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2.2  Setting the Network Camera over the WAN 
Purpose: 
This  section  explains  how  to  connect  the  network  camera  to  the  WAN  with  a  static  IP  or  a 
dynamic IP. 
2.2.1  Static IP Connection 
Before you start: 
Apply  a  static  IP  from  an  ISP  (Internet  Service  Provider).  With  the  static  IP  address,  you  can 
connect the network camera via a router or connect it to the WAN directly. 
  Connecting the network camera via a router 
Steps: 
1.  Connect the network camera to the router. 
2.  Assign a LAN IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway. Refer to Section 2.1.2 for detailed 
IP address configuration of the camera. 
3.  Save the static IP in the router. 
4.  Set port mapping, e.g., 80, 8000 and 554 ports. The steps for port mapping vary depending 
on different routers. Call the router manufacturer for assistance with port mapping. 
5.  Visit the network camera through a web browser or the client software over the internet. 
 
Figure 2-10 Accessing the Camera through Router with 
Static IP 
  Connecting the network camera with static IP directly 
You can also save the static IP in the camera and directly connect it to the internet without using 
a router. Refer to Section 2.1.2 for detailed IP address configuration of the camera.