Here is a list of the ports that need to be forwarded for a QSee QSD2308L DVR:
QSee QSD2308L - PC
- TCP: 80, 2000
- UDP:
Setting Up a Port Forward for a QSee QSD2308L DVR
You might need to forward some ports in your router when you use a QSee QSD2308L DVR. By forwarding ports you allow connection requests coming from the internet to be directed to a QSee QSD2308L DVR.
Routers generally do not allow incoming connection requests from the internet. Forwarding ports can work around this limitation.
Before Forwarding a Port
You need to know the following things before you can forward a port:
- The IP address of your router.
- Your DVR's IP address.
- A list of TCP and UDP ports that need to be forwarded.
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. 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.
Setting Up a Port Forward for a QSee QSD2308L 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.
Alternatively you can do it by hand. The step-by-step process for forwarding a port is:
- You can start by logging in to your router.
- Look for the port forwarding section in your router.
- Put your DVR's IP address in the proper box in your router.
- Enter the TCP and UDP ports that you need to forward for a QSee QSD2308L 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 QSee QSD2308L DVR:
List of Routers - Customized for QSee QSD2308L
That is the process required to forward ports in your router for a QSee QSD2308L DVR.