{"id":22168,"date":"2020-12-31T06:47:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-31T11:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learncctv.com\/?p=22168"},"modified":"2021-01-04T20:05:51","modified_gmt":"2021-01-05T01:05:51","slug":"cctv-system-over-the-internet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learncctv.com\/cctv-system-over-the-internet\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remotely Access a CCTV System Over the Internet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Remote monitoring offers tons of benefits to you. It allows you to check your cameras from wherever you are, alerting you in case there\u2019s an issue. On top of that, they also enable you to monitor your cameras from any device you want. <\/p>\n

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Setting up the system also means you\u2019ll no longer have to hire an on-site guard, as you\u2019ll be able to view your premises remotely. In essence, it saves you money and time, too \u2013 the hours your guard would have spent keeping tabs on the premises. <\/p>\n

Analog systems take a lot of time to react to break-ins and emergencies. Remote monitoring systems, on the other hand, alert relevant authorities immediately suspicious movements occur. <\/p>\n

That\u2019s why, in today\u2019s internet-driven world, installing remote systems should be a priority for most business owners<\/p>\n

Most people find setting up their systems too difficult. Fortunately, in just a minute, we\u2019ll guide you on how to access a CCTV system remotely \u2013 the stress-free way. <\/p>\n

Basic Camera Networking<\/h2>\n

Before we dive into the nuts and bolts of remote monitoring, you first have to understand how an IP camera is set up. <\/p>\n

Often, people link their cameras to an Ethernet router with their network devices. In this case, devices access the internet via your router. Your outgoing data won\u2019t be restricted, with this setup, except if you put them on your router.<\/p>\n

In the other direction, however, this isn\u2019t the case. Your router\u2019s firewall prevents any internet users from accessing your local network. <\/p>\n

Your desktop and devices are, subsequently, not open to the risk of hacks. The downside, though, is linking your camera and devices through the router won\u2019t be possible.<\/p>\n

Also known as port mapping, port forwarding allows your devices and camera to link, while still keeping other unknown devices away.<\/p>\n

Port Forwarding<\/h2>\n

You first have to get some important information: your camera\u2019s IP address, your router\u2019s internal and external IP, and your port number.<\/p>\n

1. Your IP address<\/h3>\n