Here is a list of the ports that need to be forwarded for a Netrome Security BlackBox NS840 DVR:
Netrome Security BlackBox NS840 - PC
- TCP: 80, 701
- UDP:
Setting Up a Port Forward for a Netrome Security BlackBox NS840 DVR
When you use a Netrome Security BlackBox NS840 DVR you may need to forward ports in your router. A port forward allows incoming connection requests from the internet to go straight to a Netrome Security BlackBox NS840 DVR.
Routers are not designed to allow incoming network requests. 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 internal IP address.
- Your DVR's internal IP address.
- Each of the TCP and UDP ports that you need to forward.
Find the IP Address of Your Router
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.
Setting Up a Port Forward for a Netrome Security BlackBox NS840 DVR
The easiest way to forward your ports is to use our Network Utilities software. Network Utilities lets you manage port forwards by putting them in when you need them and also removing the ones that you no longer need which maximized network security.
You can also choose to set up port forwards manually. The step-by-step process for forwarding a port is:
- Log in to your router.
- Find the port forwarding section in your router.
- Type your DVR's IP address into the correct box in your router.
- Put the TCP and UDP ports for a Netrome Security BlackBox NS840 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 a Netrome Security BlackBox NS840 DVR:
List of Routers - Customized for Netrome Security BlackBox NS840
Those are the steps to take in order to forward ports in your router for a Netrome Security BlackBox NS840 DVR.