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steveok
post Mar 8 2012, 10:57 PM
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Hello all, can someone please help. I have purchased a security camera for my home that is wireless and has capability of viewing remotely from any computer. so when im at work i can see whats going on at home. i can get it all set up right on my network at home, and i can view it from anywhere in my home but i cant connect to it outside of my network. i believe it has something to do with my wireless router and portforwarding.

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post Mar 9 2012, 08:24 AM
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We probably don't have enough information from your limited description to problem-solve your specific setup.

Here's a "general overview'
http://www.ehow.com/how_5617564_security-c...r-internet.html
If that helps... good, you're done.

If not, please post back with brand of camera and other information about the installed hardware and software.

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post Mar 9 2012, 09:47 AM
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sorry, it is an airsight ip camera from x10.com. It didnt really have any software with it other then an active x. my router is netgear mr814 v2. i think all my problems are portfowarding and being able to access my ip from the outside.

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post Mar 9 2012, 04:53 PM
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How do you know what your IP address is? It will not be the one assigned through the router, a 192.168.x.x address, it will be the one the broadband modem gets from your ISP and what you router calls a WAN (Wide Area Network) address.

What does the manual say about installation and Wireless setup? What I found on the internet says the install disc should do this for you.

PS: I don't need to see your real IP address and it's not a good idea to post it in a public forum, I just wanted you to be aware of which IP address you need to use.

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post Mar 9 2012, 05:12 PM
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To discover your external IP -- whatismyip.com

Keep in mind that since you probably have a "dynamic" IP, you will have to change the settings each time you are assigned a new IP by your ISP.
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so what you are saying is, i need to portforward my ip address that i get from "whatismyip.com"?, what port do i use.

and the instructions that come with the camera are very very confusing to me.

thanks for the help
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post Mar 10 2012, 08:50 AM
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Have you had a look at the Quick Start manual.
http://www.x10.com/support/support_manuals.htm
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