Here is a list of the ports that need to be forwarded for an EverFocus ECOR264 DVR:
EverFocus ECOR264 - DVR
- TCP: 80
- UDP: 80
Setting Up a Port Forward for an EverFocus ECOR264 DVR
When you use an EverFocus ECOR264 DVR 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 an EverFocus ECOR264 DVR.
Routers do not generally allow incoming connection requests from the internet. By forwarding a port you can overcome this limitation.
Before Forwarding a Port Checkoff This To Do List
You need to know the following things before you can forward a port:
- The internal IP address of your router.
- The internal IP address of your DVR.
- The list of the TCP and UDP ports that you need to forward.
Find Your Router's IP Address
You can run our free Router Detector software to locate 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.
Setting Up a Port Forward for an EverFocus ECOR264 DVR
A smart way to forward your ports is to use Network Utilities. 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.
Port forwarding can also be set up step-by-step by hand. The process for forwarding a port is:
- Start by logging in to your router.
- Find the port forwarding section in your router.
- Put the IP address of your DVR in the proper box in your router.
- Put the TCP and UDP ports for an EverFocus ECOR264 DVR in the corresponding boxes in your router.
Some routers need to be rebooted in order for the changes to be saved.
You can choose your router from our list to see exactly how to forward ports for an EverFocus ECOR264 DVR:
List of Routers - Customized for EverFocus ECOR264
That is the process required to forward ports in your router for an EverFocus ECOR264 DVR.