Before a camera or recorder can be viewed from outside your building, it needs an address on your network and, in most cases, a port opened on your router. This section holds the IP address guides for Avalonix and AvaEye cameras, router-by-router port forwarding walkthroughs (Xfinity, Verizon Fios, ASUS, Bell, Actiontec and others), and the multicast RTSP setup guides.
Dynamic DNS, a few simple networking commands and the AvaEye Config Tool guide are in here too, so you can find the one that matches your router or your cameras without reading through the rest.
At CCTV Camera World, we take pride in providing top-notch support for our security products. This guide will walk you through the process of changing the IP address of a Security Cameras Inc™ (SCI) PoE camera from CCTV Camera World that’s deployed over a PoE network, connected to a router, with an NVR on the […]
Multicast technology, especially when it comes to video, is beneficial for reducing network usage and processing overhead on a network camera. By default, Avalonix Premium Series PoE security cameras have multicast over TCP/IP enabled. However, you may want to disable, make adjustments, or simply not understand how to view or use the stream. There’s also […]
If you’re planning on using a professional IP camera to your home or business computer network, you’re going to have to account for some computer network related configuration to ensure that the camera will be accessible on the local network and viewable from the Internet. Proper camera deployment for a standalone security camera involves running […]
If you’re the owner of a new AvaEye PoE camera, you’re likely appreciating its ability to generate superior video. However, the functionalities of your AvaEye camera extend beyond being a regular security camera, with one notable feature being multicast streaming. If you’re developing a custom streaming application or need to send a video stream to […]
The AvaEye Config Tool is an integral companion to AvaEye PoE cameras and NVRs, acting as a powerful, centralized hub for all your device management needs. Designed with a user-friendly interface, it provides a convenient platform to configure essential aspects of your cameras’ setup, such as setting IP addresses. This feature allows users to effortlessly […]
Although most surveillance equipment configuration tools tend to be Windows based, we are proud to introduce the IP configuration tools for our Premium Series IP cameras, NVRs, and DVR recorders. This config tool will allow you find compatible devices on your local network, and change their IP address at the click of a button. This […]
Most of the NVRs from CCTV Camera World utilize plug-and-play IP camera technology by offering built-in PoE ports. This allows a user to connect an IP camera to a NVR using only a single network cable. Some of our NVR models, however, are designed without built-in PoE ports, or have a lesser number of PoE […]
Being able to remotely view live or recorded video from your security camera system is a feature that customers find vital for personal security. Remote viewing eliminates the need to access a DVR or NVR physically by being in front of it. Surveillance systems from CCTV Camera World come with remote viewing capabilities without any […]
Connecting IP cameras to an existing network is a tricky task for first timers. You’ll have to understand a few principles to really be efficient at setting up your new IP camera system.
If you are setting up a new system composed of our PoE Cameras and a PoE NVR, you may encounter difficulty with a camera not connecting to the NVR automatically. The first step in troubleshooting the camera is to make sure that the camera is actually booting up and identifiable on a network. This is […]
When you’re setting up access points for Long Range Wireless Transmission, especially point to point access, you will need to change the IP address of the access points that you’re using to make sure there is not an IP conflict on the network. An IP conflict occurs when two or more devices on the same […]
If you want to view your cameras remotely and are not familiar with networking, then you might be stuck wondering why you time out all of the time. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. This is due to ports on your network being closed and unavailable for network packets to travel through on layer 4 of […]
In order to view your surveillance system remotely there are a few things that have to be configured on your network. First, you will have to create port forwarding rules in your router in order for the data that’s put out by your DVR/NVR to pass through the firewall within the router on your network. Second, […]
Port forwarding is essential to viewing your surveillance system remotely. Without redirecting your packets you’ll be stuck timing out every time you try to view your feed from a remote network. We try to make this process as simple for our end users as possible. I remember the first time I attempted to forward ports […]
This article will take your through the process of port forwarding your Xfinity router. Port forwarding is a necessary process of establishing port rules within your router to allow internet traffic outside your home network to access your security system. This in turn allows you to view your live camera feeds from wherever you are, […]
To access your DVR security system through either the computer or your phone, you must first go through a process known as port forwarding. Port forwarding with your router is a process of making “port rules” within your router that point internet traffic to your DVR. This enables your security system to be viewable from […]
In order for your security system to be accessible from your phone or computer, you must make port forwarding rules in your home router to allow traffic from the internet. You must first make a physical connection between your security DVR and your router with a network cable. These “port rules” tell your router to […]
Port forwarding with the UBEE model DDW365 TWC is a very simple and easy process. There is a port forwarding section within this router that you access to make what are called “port rules.” These rules allow select traffic from the internet to access certain devices on your network that the rules are being made […]
A dynamic DNS can cause you quite a headache down the road after installing a CCTV security camera system. For that reason, it’s better to deal with it right away than wait until it becomes a major problem for you. The truth is, if you wait for it to become a problem, you probably won’t […]
As of October 2013, it seems that AT&T has gone through some pretty monumental changes. Unfortunately, none of these changes seem to be for the better from the customer standpoint. Whether you’re an existing customer or looking into the possibility of becoming a customer, this applies to you.
