Here is a list of the ports that need to be forwarded for BroadCam Video Streaming Server:
BroadCam Video Streaming Server - PC
- TCP: 86
- UDP:
Forward Ports for BroadCam Video Streaming Server
You might need to forward some ports in your router when you use BroadCam Video Streaming Server. A port forward allows incoming connection requests from the internet to go straight to BroadCam Video Streaming Server.
Routers are not designed to allow incoming network requests. Forwarding ports can work around this limitation.
Before Forwarding a Port Checkoff This To Do List
You need to know the following things before you can forward a port:
- Your router's IP address.
- Your computer's internal IP address.
- The list of the TCP and UDP ports that you need to forward.
Find the IP Address of Your Router
We have free Router Detector software to help you find your router's IP address. It is part of our Network Utilities suite of tools and is free for you to use it.
Otherwise, you can follow our guide Find Your Router IP Address.
How To Forward Ports for BroadCam Video Streaming Server
A smart way to forward your ports is to use Network Utilities. Since Network Utilities allows you to both forward and un-forward ports easily you can keep your network security maximized, and then forward ports only when you need them.
Alternatively you can do it by hand. The way to forward a port is:
- Start by logging in to your router.
- Locate your routers port forwarding section.
- Put the IP address of your computer in the proper box in your router.
- Put the TCP and UDP ports that you are forwarding for BroadCam Video Streaming Server in the correct 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 BroadCam Video Streaming Server:
List of Routers - Customized for BroadCam Video Streaming Server
Those are the steps to take in order to forward ports in your router for BroadCam Video Streaming Server.