The incoming ports that need to be forwarded for a DLink DVC-1000 are:
DLink DVC-1000 - PC
- TCP: 1720, 15328-15333
- UDP: 15328-15333
Set Up a Port Forward for a DLink DVC-1000
When you use a DLink DVC-1000 you might need to forward some ports in your router. The purpose of forwarding ports is to make a direct connection from the internet to a DLink DVC-1000.
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 you can forward a port you need to know the following things:
- Your router's IP address.
- The IP address of your camera.
- The TCP and UDP ports that need to be forwarded.
Find Your Router's IP Address
To find your router's IP address the easy way you can use our free Router Detector software. It's a part of the Network Utilities suite of tools and it's completely free to use.
Otherwise, you can follow our guide Find Your Router IP Address.
How To Set Up Port Forwarding for a DLink DVC-1000
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.
You can also choose to set up port forwards manually. The normal process for forwarding a port is:
- Start by logging in to your router.
- Find the port forwarding section in your router.
- Type your camera's IP address into the correct box in your router.
- Put the TCP and UDP ports that you are forwarding for a DLink DVC-1000 in the correct boxes in your router.
Usually you have to reboot your router in order to save the changes.
You can choose your router from our list to see exactly how to forward ports for a DLink DVC-1000:
List of Routers - Customized for DLink DVC-1000
That is the process required to forward ports in your router for a DLink DVC-1000.