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49D-Link DCS-942L User Manual
Section 5 - Security
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.ConguretheinitialsettingsoftheDIR-655byfollowingthestepsoutlinedintheDIR-655QuickInstallationGuide.
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 what your router’s WAN
IP Address is, go to the Status menu on your router and locate the WAN
informationforyourrouter(asshownonthenextpage).TheWANIP
Address will be listed. This will be the address that you will need to type
in your Web browser to view your camera over the Internet.
Router Set-Up and Installation
Your WAN IP Address will be listed on the router’s
Status > Device Info page.