Here is a list of the ports that need to be forwarded for a KGuard KG-SHA116 DVR:
KGuard KG-SHA116 - PC
- TCP: 80, 9000
- UDP:
Set Up a Port Forward for a KGuard KG-SHA116 DVR
When you use a KGuard KG-SHA116 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 a KGuard KG-SHA116 DVR.
By default routers do not allow incoming network requests. A port forward can overcome this limitation.
Before Forwarding a Port
Before forwarding a port make sure that you know these things:
- The internal IP address of your router.
- Your DVR's IP address.
- The list of the TCP and UDP ports that you need to forward.
Locate Your Router's IP Address
We have free Router Detector software to help you find your router's IP address. Our Router Detector tool is free to use and is part of our Network Utilities software.
We have a guide you can follow Find Your Router IP Address if you don't want to run the software.
How To Set Up Port Forwarding for a KGuard KG-SHA116 DVR
The easiest way to forward your ports is to use our Network Utilities software. Our Network Utilities software allows you to add port forwards and also remove them when you no longer need them to maximize your network security.
Alternatively you can do it by hand. The process for forwarding a port is:
- Start by logging in to your router.
- Locate the section in your router that deals with port forwarding.
- Put the IP address of your DVR in the proper box in your router.
- It is now time to type the TCP and UDP ports that you are forwarding for a KGuard KG-SHA116 DVR 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 KGuard KG-SHA116 DVR:
List of Routers - Customized for KGuard KG-SHA116
Those are the steps for forwarding ports in your router for a KGuard KG-SHA116 DVR.