The following ports need to be forwarded for a D-Link DCS-1130:
D-Link DCS-1130 - PC
- TCP: 80, 554
- UDP:
Setting Up a Port Forward for a D-Link DCS-1130
You might need to forward some ports in your router when you use a D-Link DCS-1130. Forwarding ports is used to allow incoming connection requests from the internet to a D-Link DCS-1130.
Routers do not generally allow incoming connection requests from the internet. By forwarding a port you can overcome this limitation.
Before Forwarding a Port
Before forwarding a port make sure that you know these things:
- Your router's internal IP address.
- Your camera's IP address.
- A list of TCP and UDP ports that need to be forwarded.
Find the IP Address of Your Router
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.
Otherwise, you can follow our guide Find Your Router IP Address.
Setting Up a Port Forward for a D-Link DCS-1130
A smart way to forward your ports is to use Network Utilities. With Network Utilities, you can easily forward ports and also un-forward ports quickly so that you can keep your network up to date with the ports that you need forwarded and maximize your network security.
Another option is to go through the process of forwarding ports one step at a time. The normal process for forwarding a port is:
- Begin by logging in to your router.
- Look for the port forwarding section in your router.
- Put your camera's IP address in the proper box in your router.
- Put the TCP and UDP ports for a D-Link DCS-1130 in the corresponding boxes in your router.
You probably will need 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 D-Link DCS-1130:
List of Routers - Customized for D-Link DCS-1130
Those are the steps to take in order to forward ports in your router for a D-Link DCS-1130.