Here is a list of the ports that need to be forwarded for a QSee QSPDVR04 DVR:
QSee QSPDVR04 - PC
- TCP: 80, 1159-1161
- UDP: 80, 1159-1161
Setting Up a Port Forward for a QSee QSPDVR04 DVR
You may need to forward ports in your router when you use a QSee QSPDVR04 DVR. A port forward allows incoming connection requests from the internet to go straight to a QSee QSPDVR04 DVR.
Routers are not designed to allow incoming network requests. By forwarding a port you can overcome this limitation.
Before Forwarding a Port
Before forwarding a port make sure that you know these things:
- Your router's internal IP address.
- The IP address of your DVR.
- The TCP and UDP ports that need to be forwarded.
Find the IP Address of Your Router
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.
You can also follow our Find Your Router IP Address article.
Setting Up a Port Forward for a QSee QSPDVR04 DVR
You can use our Network Utilities software to automatically forward ports for you. 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.
Another option is to go through the process of forwarding ports one step at a time. The step-by-step process for forwarding a port is:
- Log in to your router.
- Locate your routers port forwarding section.
- Put the IP address of your DVR in the proper box in your router.
- Enter the TCP and UDP ports that you need to forward for a QSee QSPDVR04 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 QSPDVR04 DVR:
List of Routers - Customized for QSee QSPDVR04
Those are the steps to take in order to forward ports in your router for a QSee QSPDVR04 DVR.