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2.3 Access the Camera in WAN
2.3.1 Static IP Addresses
Users with static IP addresses do not need to set DDNS service settings for remote access. After you
have finished connecting the camera using the LAN IP address and port forwarding, you can access the
camera directly from Internet using the WAN IP address and port number.
How to Obtain the WAN IP address from a public website ？
To obtain your WAN IP address, enter the following URL in your browser: http://www.whatismyip.com.
Your current WAN IP will be shown on the webpage.
2.3.2 Remote Access
If you want to access your camera by web browser outside of your LAN, you need to configure following
configurations.
1. Choose “Settings” on the top of the camera web page, then go to the “Network > IP Configuration”
section on the left side of the screen, then uncheck the Obtain IP DHCP.
IP Address: Set this in the same subnet
as your computer , or keep it as default.
Subnet Mask: Keep it as default.
Gateway and DNS Server: Set it to the
IP address of your router.
