Here is a list of the ports that need to be forwarded for a Linksys WVC80N:
Linksys WVC80N - PC
- TCP: 80, 1024
- UDP: 80, 1024
Setting Up a Port Forward for a Linksys WVC80N
When you use a Linksys WVC80N you may need to forward ports in your router. A port forward allows incoming connection requests from the internet to go straight to a Linksys WVC80N.
Routers are not designed to allow incoming network requests. Forwarding ports can work around this limitation.
Remember to Do These Things Before You Forward a Port
Before forwarding a port make sure that you know these things:
- Your router's IP address.
- The IP address of your camera.
- 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. It's a part of the Network Utilities suite of tools and it's completely free to use.
You can also follow our Find Your Router IP Address article.
Forwarding a Port for a Linksys WVC80N
The easiest way to forward your ports is to use our Network Utilities software. 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.
Alternatively you can do it by hand. The way to forward a port is:
- Start 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 Linksys WVC80N in the corresponding 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 Linksys WVC80N:
List of Routers - Customized for Linksys WVC80N
Those are the steps to take in order to forward ports in your router for a Linksys WVC80N.