General Questions re: IP Camera and fixed addresses

AnnieH — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:08:18 GMT

Sorry for the simple questions

1) Why do I have a dynamic address when I have shelled out on 5 static ?

2) If I can get 1 static to work, can I run 3 cameras off it with port forward mapping ?

3) Can a Static address go straight through to the camera without portforwardng ?

4) I can do the mapping manually. I have one camera working fine on the Dynamic address.

5) I realy need to get my Cameras going on the fixed addresses. Some bullet points would help, or even a nice

document that has been written for the Business Hub 3

6) All I have is the router and 3 "All-in-one" IP/Nework Cameras (and a lappy)

So how do I get the static working please ?

PS: Is there a service in Berkshire who will set it up for me ? (if I fail - which seems likely) Cheers.

Re: General Questions re: IP Camera and fixed addresses

anthonyriley99 — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:51:11 GMT

1) Static ip's are assigned to your Network Login ID which you should have entered for the hub settings when you run the setup disc for the broadband setup/install (it will look like this; Username: B123456@hg30.btclick.com - Password: ********) If entered correctly your fixed IP address.

2) Do the cameras connect to some kind of a server device or control unit, which then connects to the hub? If so then yes it can be done, providing your camera control unit has this feature.

3) Not 100% sure on what your asking here, but I'll have a go. Port forwarding isn't always necessary, it depends, some CCTV control units have software included that you can install on a PC/Smartphone where you create a login and can stream live without forwarding router ports. If it does need port forwarding you will find you can connect to the camera on the same internet connection but anywhere else fails, this is the hubs firewall/security doing it's job and preventing an unauthorised and potentially harmful incoming connection, this is why the router can be set to open certain ports to allow an authorised incoming connection only to ported device. If your not confident port forwarding the router, call BT Business Support, they will do this for you (providing you can tell them which port numbers need opening, for this refer to Camera instructions or Manufacturer support).

4) Think I covered this question on question 3?

5) How do I enter my broadband network username and password on the Hub 3?

How do I set up port forwarding on the BT Business Hub 3?

6) Do they connect to a unit?

Hope it helps

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