Hikvision Surveillance System: Accessing from Outside the LAN139

Introduction

Hikvision, a leading manufacturer of surveillance equipment, offers a wide range of security cameras and recorders that can be used to monitor your property both locally and remotely. In this article, we will show you how to connect your Hikvision surveillance system to the internet so that you can access it from anywhere with an internet connection.

Requirements

To connect your Hikvision surveillance system to the internet, you will need the following equipment:* A Hikvision DVR or NVR
* A router with an internet connection
* A computer or mobile device with a web browser

Configuration

To configure your Hikvision surveillance system for remote access, follow these steps:1. Connect the DVR or NVR to your router using an Ethernet cable.
2. Open a web browser on your computer and enter the IP address of the DVR or NVR into the address bar.
3. Enter the username and password for the DVR or NVR.
4. Click on the "Configuration" tab.
5. Click on the "Network" tab.
6. Select the "TCP/IP" tab.
7. Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address for your network.
8. Click on the "Apply" button.
9. Click on the "Remote Access" tab.
10. Select the "Enable" checkbox.
11. Enter a port number for remote access.
12. Click on the "Apply" button.

Accessing the Surveillance System from the Internet

To access your Hikvision surveillance system from the internet, follow these steps:1. Open a web browser on your computer or mobile device.
2. Enter the public IP address of your router into the address bar.
3. Enter the port number that you specified in the previous step.
4. Enter the username and password for the DVR or NVR.
5. Click on the "Login" button.

Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble connecting to your Hikvision surveillance system from the internet, try the following troubleshooting tips:* Make sure that the DVR or NVR is connected to the internet.
* Make sure that the port that you specified for remote access is open on your router.
* Make sure that the username and password that you are using are correct.
* If you are still having trouble, contact Hikvision technical support.

2024-12-26

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