Here is a list of the ports that need to be forwarded for a Zmodo H8104UV DVR:
Zmodo H8104UV - PC
- TCP: 80, 7777
- UDP: 80, 7777
Set Up a Port Forward for a Zmodo H8104UV DVR
You might need to forward some ports in your router when you use a Zmodo H8104UV DVR. By forwarding ports you allow connection requests coming from the internet to be directed to a Zmodo H8104UV DVR.
By default routers do not allow incoming network requests. By forwarding ports you can work around 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.
- A list of TCP and UDP ports that need to be forwarded.
Find the IP Address of Your Router
To find your router's IP address the easy way you can use our free Router Detector software. The software is part of our Network Utilities suite of tools and it is completely free to use.
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 Zmodo H8104UV 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.
Port forwarding can also be set up step-by-step by hand. The process for forwarding a port is:
- Start by logging in to your router.
- Find the port forwarding section in your router.
- Type the IP address of your DVR into the correct box in your router.
- Enter the TCP and UDP ports that you need to forward for a Zmodo H8104UV DVR in the corresponding boxes in your router.
Frequently you have to reboot your router for the changes to take effect.
You can choose your router from our list to see exactly how to forward ports for a Zmodo H8104UV DVR:
List of Routers - Customized for Zmodo H8104UV
That is the process required to forward ports in your router for a Zmodo H8104UV DVR.