Here is a list of the ports that need to be forwarded for an IC Realtime DVRs and NVRs DVR:
IC Realtime DVRs and NVRs - DVR
- TCP: 80, 443, 554, 32789, 37777
- UDP: 37778
Forwarding Ports for an IC Realtime DVRs and NVRs DVR
You may need to forward ports in your router when you use an IC Realtime DVRs and NVRs DVR. The purpose of forwarding ports is to make a direct connection from the internet to an IC Realtime DVRs and NVRs DVR.
Routers do not generally allow incoming connection requests from the internet. Forwarding ports can work around this limitation.
Before Forwarding a Port Checkoff This To Do List
You need to know the following things before you can forward a port:
- Your router's IP address.
- Your DVR's internal IP address.
- A list of TCP and UDP ports that need to be forwarded.
Locate Your Router's IP Address
The easiest way to locate your router's IP address is to run our free Router Detector utility. It's a part of the Network Utilities suite of tools and it's completely free to use.
If you do not want to run the software, you can follow our Find Your Router IP Address guide.
Forwarding a Port for an IC Realtime DVRs and NVRs DVR
We have Network Utilities software that can forward ports for you. 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:
- Log in to your router.
- Find the port forwarding section in your router.
- Put your DVR's IP address in the proper box in your router.
- It is now time to type the TCP and UDP ports that you are forwarding for an IC Realtime DVRs and NVRs DVR in the correct 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 IC Realtime DVRs and NVRs DVR:
List of Routers - Customized for IC Realtime DVRs and NVRs
That's all it takes to forward your ports for an IC Realtime DVRs and NVRs DVR.