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DCS-950 User’s Manual
D-Link Systems, Inc.
Installing the DCS-950 Behind a Router
Assigning and Opening the HTTP Port on the
DCS-950
(For Installing Multiple Cameras)
Opening ports will allow users to view the camera via the Internet. The ports that are
opened must be unique for each camera in order to successfully view the images
remotely.
3) Open the HTTP Port
The HTTP Port option is used when multiple cameras are being installed behind a
single public IP address and will be accessed remotely OR for using a port other than
the default port for image viewing. For each additional camera that is installed, you
must select the Open Second Port Option and assign the appropriate Web server port
for each camera to enable remote viewing.
By default, port 80 (Web server port) is open. If these ports are available for use, you
DO NOT have to open a second port and can proceed to the next section. If port 80 is
not available (for example, if you are already using port 80 to run a Web server or your
ISP blocks access on port 80*) you MUST open a second port and designate a new
Web server port (800, 801, 802,…etc), and new AV Control and Streaming ports (5002,
5003,...etc). IMPORTANT: Be sure to take note of these settings since these same settings
will be used to configure your router.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Some ISPs block traffic on commonly used ports like port 80 to
disallow consumers from putting a server on their network. Be sure to check with your
ISP so that you can open the appropriate ports accordingly. If your ISP does not pass
traffic on port 80, you will need to change the Web server port the camera uses from 80
to something else, like 800. If you are behind a residential gateway, you will need to
open a corresponding port on your gateway as well. Not all gateways are the same,
please refer to your gateway’s user’s manual for specific instructions on how to forward
ports.