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3. Click to save the settings.
Configuring NAT (Network Address Translation) Settings
Purpose:
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™) is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among
networking equipment, software and other hardware devices. The UPnP protocol allows devices
to connect seamlessly and to simplify the implementation of networks in the house and
corporate environments.
With the function enabled, you don’t need to configure the port mapping for each port, and the
camera is connected to the Wide Area Network via the router.
Steps:
1. Enter the UPnP™ settings interface.
Configuration >Network > Basic Settings > NAT
2. Check the checkbox to enable the UPnP™ function.
Note:
You can edit the Friendly Name of the camera. This name can be detected by corresponding
device, such as a router.
3. Set the port mapping mode:
To port mapping with the default port numbers:
Choose
To port mapping with the customized port numbers:
Choose
And you can customize the value of the port number by yourself.
Figure 6-6 Port Mapping Mode
4. Click to save the settings.
Configuring Multicast
Purpose:
Multicast is group communication where data transmission is addressed to a group of destination
devices simultaneously. After setting up active multicast, you can send the source efficiently to
multiple devices.
