Video Insight recommends using some type of Router if the IP Server is connected to the internet.
Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) routers provide a simple hardware firewall that protects the computer, preventing all inbound traffic from accessing the network and computers except for the traffic specifically allowed through the firewall.
Follow these steps to configure IP Server and the Router for remote access:
Assign a static IP address to the IP Server.
SOHO routers typically use DHCP to assign an IP address to devices connected to them. Choose an address outside of the DHCP range.
Configure the SOHO router to forward ports 80 and 4011 to the IP Server.
To test the IP Servers configuration by accessing the Web Client externally, open any compatible Internet browser and enter <http://<external> IP>/videoinsight into the address bar (URL).
For help on assigning a static IP address or forwarding ports, review the router’s documentation or consult with a Network Administrator.
For more information on configuring most SOHO routers in the market, visit http://www.portforward.com. Video Insight does not endorse or support the information found on this website.
Many SOHO routers will not allow a connection to the external IP address when the IP Server is behind a firewall.