The ports that need to be forwarded for a CP Plus CP-0404Q1-XU are listed here:
CP Plus CP-0404Q1-XU - PC
- TCP: 25001
- UDP: 25002
Forwarding Ports for a CP Plus CP-0404Q1-XU
When you use a CP Plus CP-0404Q1-XU you might need to forward some ports in your router. Forwarding ports is used to allow incoming connection requests from the internet to a CP Plus CP-0404Q1-XU.
Routers do not generally allow incoming connection requests from the internet. A port forward can overcome this limitation.
Before Forwarding a Port Checkoff This To Do List
Before forwarding a port make sure that you know these things:
- The IP address of your router.
- Your camera's internal IP address.
- The TCP and UDP ports that need to be forwarded.
Locate Your Router's IP Address
We have free Router Detector software to help you find your router's IP address. The software is part of our Network Utilities suite of tools and it is completely free to use.
We have a guide you can follow Find Your Router IP Address if you don't want to run the software.
Forwarding a Port for a CP Plus CP-0404Q1-XU
The easiest way to forward your ports is to use our Network Utilities software. Since Network Utilities allows you to both forward and un-forward ports easily you can keep your network security maximized, and then forward ports only when you need them.
Alternatively you can do it by hand. The process for forwarding a port is:
- Begin by logging in to your router.
- Look for the port forwarding section in your router.
- Type the IP address of your camera into the correct box in your router.
- Put the TCP and UDP ports that you are forwarding for a CP Plus CP-0404Q1-XU in the correct boxes in your router.
Frequently you have to reboot your router for the changes to take effect.
You can choose your router from our list to see exactly how to forward ports for a CP Plus CP-0404Q1-XU:
List of Routers - Customized for CP Plus CP-0404Q1-XU
Those are the steps for forwarding ports in your router for a CP Plus CP-0404Q1-XU.