User`s guide

Remote Access
Sting II User Guide 45
Remote Access
Using a web interface option and a standard Internet browser (such as
Microsoft Internet Explorer), you can access the files currently stored on a
STING II unit located at a remote location. Files can be viewed and saved
locally. You can also control the recording process in the STING II to
remotely initiate a recording session.
To establish remote access, you must first determine the IP address of the
STING II. Once you know the IP address, you can access the STING II
remotely from any computer with Internet access or locally through the
Ethernet/RJ-45 connections.
Determining the STING II’s IP Address
The STING II is assigned an IP address when it is connected to the router
and communication is established. This IP address is then used by the
remote Web Interface to enable you to access and control the STING II
remotely.
To determine the STING II address:
1. Connect the STING II to the router and to a TV/Monitor and turn the
STING II On.
2. Although the process of configuring your router may vary slightly
depending on the router, the basic procedure involves accessing the
setup page (for example, with Linksys, open Internet Explorer and
type
http://192.168.1.1 in the address field).
3. On the main setup page, enter the Static IP address found on the
Setup’s Main Menu > Systems Info > Network tab.
4. When setting up the STING II to allow remote access over the
Internet, you will need to configure the Port Forwarding on your
router.
This can be accomplished either by setting the Specific Port
Forwarding option or the DMZ host. For specific details, see your
router documentation.
5. If you wish to accomplish this via port forwarding, you should define
the ports as follows: ports 80 (web) and 21 (ftp).
6. Disable any firewall option on these ports in the router to enable
remote connection.