I am trying to set up an IP security camera using the following:
Verizon dynamic IP DSL
CompUSA 4-port router
I used the camera software to get's it internal IP (192.168.2.3) and I can see it when I connect my laptop to the router and go to that IP. I then tried to use port forwarding to map port 80 to that internal IP. Theoretically, I should be able to go to the the DSL IP (as obtained by http://checkmyip.com) and hit the camera. Well, that does not work. I can not even ping the IP.
What would be causing this? Do I have to do anything else to the router? Is this an issue as to the type of DSL connection (PPPoP)? Do I need a static IP? I know I can use the service at http://dyndns.com to deal with a dynami IP, but am I missing something else here? The camera is from http:gadspot.com and is the NC800.
- Joe
Verizon dynamic IP DSL
CompUSA 4-port router
I used the camera software to get's it internal IP (192.168.2.3) and I can see it when I connect my laptop to the router and go to that IP. I then tried to use port forwarding to map port 80 to that internal IP. Theoretically, I should be able to go to the the DSL IP (as obtained by http://checkmyip.com) and hit the camera. Well, that does not work. I can not even ping the IP.
What would be causing this? Do I have to do anything else to the router? Is this an issue as to the type of DSL connection (PPPoP)? Do I need a static IP? I know I can use the service at http://dyndns.com to deal with a dynami IP, but am I missing something else here? The camera is from http:gadspot.com and is the NC800.
- Joe