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This chapter is aimed at providing configuration examples for using RUT routers and Hikvision cameras in tandem. All examples provided in this article are intended to be used with any RUT routers (with the exception of RUT850) and '''Hikvision's DS-2CD2332-I''' cameras. Although this guide was created with these specific products in mind, the examples from this chapter can still be applied to other Hikvision cameras as well as other cameras in general, although there may be differences in the user interfaces of these other products, the principles should remain the same.
This chapter is aimed at providing configuration examples for using RUT routers and Hikvision cameras in tandem. All examples provided in this article are intended to be used with any RUT routers (with the exception of RUT850) and '''Hikvision's DS-2CD2332-I''' cameras. Although this guide was created with these specific products in mind, the examples from this chapter can still be applied to other Hikvision cameras as well as other cameras in general, although there may be differences in the user interfaces of these other products, the principles should remain the same.
==Configuration overview and prerequisites==
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Before we begin, let's overview the configuration that we are attempting to achieve and the prerequisites that make it possible.
Before we begin, let's overview the configuration that we are attempting to achieve and the prerequisites that make it possible.
The scheme describes a '''remote device''' (PC, laptop, smartphone, etc.) that is connecting to a RUT router via the Internet whose Public (WAN) IP is '''84.15.186.115''', through the port '''8888'''. Then the RUT router redirects that device's query to it's LAN, specifically to the camera that is connected via '''LAN cable''' and has the IP address '''192.168.1.64''', through port '''8888''', with the help of a pre-configured '''[[Firewall#Port_Forwarding|Port Forwarding]]''' rule.
The scheme describes a '''remote device''' (PC, laptop, smartphone, etc.) that is connecting to a RUT router via the Internet whose Public (WAN) IP is '''84.15.186.115''', through the port '''8888'''. Then the RUT router redirects that device's query to it's LAN, specifically to the camera that is connected via '''LAN cable''' and has the IP address '''192.168.1.64''', through port '''8888''', with the help of a pre-configured '''[[Firewall#Port_Forwarding|Port Forwarding]]''' rule.
==Camera configuration==
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This section provides the necessary information on how to configure the camera in order to make the configuration scheme described in the section above to work.
This section provides the necessary information on how to configure the camera in order to make the configuration scheme described in the section above to work.
===Camera's IP address===
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You can configure the camera by connecting to it's '''Web User Interface''' ('''WebUI''') via a web browser. To reach the camera's WebUI, you'll need to be aware of and able to reach the camera's IP address. The Hikvision DS-2CD2332-I camera has a Static IP address (a fact that is also true for most IP cameras), which means that it will not "ask" for a DHCP lease when connected to a device that has an operational DHCP Server. Therefore, whether you connect it to your PC or RUT router, the PC or the router will have to be in the same '''Subnetwork''' ('''subnet''') as the camera for you to be able to reach it from you local network.
You can configure the camera by connecting to it's '''Web User Interface''' ('''WebUI''') via a web browser. To reach the camera's WebUI, you'll need to be aware of and able to reach the camera's IP address. The Hikvision DS-2CD2332-I camera has a Static IP address (a fact that is also true for most IP cameras), which means that it will not "ask" for a DHCP lease when connected to a device that has an operational DHCP Server. Therefore, whether you connect it to your PC or RUT router, the PC or the router will have to be in the same '''Subnetwork''' ('''subnet''') as the camera for you to be able to reach it from you local network.
Otherwise, if you have made changes to the router's LAN IP address or if you are simply trying to reach the camera by connecting it directly to your PCs Ethernet board, you will need to make some changes to the router's or PC's network settings.
Otherwise, if you have made changes to the router's LAN IP address or if you are simply trying to reach the camera by connecting it directly to your PCs Ethernet board, you will need to make some changes to the router's or PC's network settings.
====Connecting the camera to a RUT router====
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As mentioned earlier, since the camera's IP address is in the first subnet, you will need to modify the router's IP address ('''only if you've made changes to router's default IP address before!''') so that it is also in the same subnet (at least temporarily; later you can change the camera's IP address to correspond with your router's).
As mentioned earlier, since the camera's IP address is in the first subnet, you will need to modify the router's IP address ('''only if you've made changes to router's default IP address before!''') so that it is also in the same subnet (at least temporarily; later you can change the camera's IP address to correspond with your router's).
This can be any valid IP address in the first subnet (for example, like in the figure above 192.168.1.25; or 192.168.1.55, 192.168.1.200, 192.168.1.66, etc.), just make sure that it falls in the range of '''192.168.1.0''' - '''192.168.1.254''' and is '''not the same''' as the camera's IP address (in this case, it can't be 192.168.1.64).
This can be any valid IP address in the first subnet (for example, like in the figure above 192.168.1.25; or 192.168.1.55, 192.168.1.200, 192.168.1.66, etc.), just make sure that it falls in the range of '''192.168.1.0''' - '''192.168.1.254''' and is '''not the same''' as the camera's IP address (in this case, it can't be 192.168.1.64).
====Connecting the camera to a PC====
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Even though this guide focuses on setup that involves the camera being connected to one of the router's LAN ports, we recognize that some users may be configuring their camera separately by connecting it to a PC. Therefore, this section will provide a short guide on how to do this.
Even though this guide focuses on setup that involves the camera being connected to one of the router's LAN ports, we recognize that some users may be configuring their camera separately by connecting it to a PC. Therefore, this section will provide a short guide on how to do this.
'''NOTE''': in the guides provided above, the '''default gateway''' is specified as 192.168.1.1, which is a RUT router's default IP address. If you're using the guides in order to learn how to reach the camera, specify the default gateway as the camera's IP address (192.168.1.64).
'''NOTE''': in the guides provided above, the '''default gateway''' is specified as 192.168.1.1, which is a RUT router's default IP address. If you're using the guides in order to learn how to reach the camera, specify the default gateway as the camera's IP address (192.168.1.64).
===Camera's Web User Interface (WebUI)===
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* Once you have all of the above in order, type in the camera's IP address into the URL field of your web browser and press "Enter".
* Once you have all of the above in order, type in the camera's IP address into the URL field of your web browser and press "Enter".
[[File:Camera webui access through port lan.png]]
[[File:Camera webui access through port lan.png]]
==Router configuration==
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If you're done with the camera's configuration, it's time to configure the router. First, let's overview what configurations we'll be needing to set up:
If you're done with the camera's configuration, it's time to configure the router. First, let's overview what configurations we'll be needing to set up:
* (Optional) Configure '''[[Dynamic DNS]]''' hostname
* (Optional) Configure '''[[Dynamic DNS]]''' hostname
===Step 1: Enable remote HTTP access===
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* To enable remote HTTP access, log in to the router's WebUI and navigate to the '''Administration''' page, located under the '''System''' tab; in short - go to '''System → Administration''':
* To enable remote HTTP access, log in to the router's WebUI and navigate to the '''Administration''' page, located under the '''System''' tab; in short - go to '''System → Administration''':
[[File:Private vs public ip.png]]
[[File:Private vs public ip.png]]
===Step 3: Configure Port Forwarding===
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* Navigate to the '''Firewall''' page, located under the '''Network''' tab:
* Navigate to the '''Firewall''' page, located under the '''Network''' tab:
'''FINAL NOTE''': as you can see, once you add the new rule, it is already enabled and ready for use. From this point no more additional configurations are required, as your remote camera monitoring configuration is fully set up. Unless you want to set up Dynamic DNS for your router, you can skip to the '''[[#Testing_the_set_up|Testing the set up]]''' part of this guide.
'''FINAL NOTE''': as you can see, once you add the new rule, it is already enabled and ready for use. From this point no more additional configurations are required, as your remote camera monitoring configuration is fully set up. Unless you want to set up Dynamic DNS for your router, you can skip to the '''[[#Testing_the_set_up|Testing the set up]]''' part of this guide.
===(Optional) Step 4: Configure Dynamic DNS===
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'''[[Dynamic DNS]]''' ('''DDNS''' or '''DynDNS''') is a method of automatically updating a name server in the Domain Name System (DNS), often in real time, with the active DDNS configuration of its configured hostnames, addresses or other information.
'''[[Dynamic DNS]]''' ('''DDNS''' or '''DynDNS''') is a method of automatically updating a name server in the Domain Name System (DNS), often in real time, with the active DDNS configuration of its configured hostnames, addresses or other information.
The guides contain information on how to configure both the router and the third party service. Choose one according to your liking.
The guides contain information on how to configure both the router and the third party service. Choose one according to your liking.
==Testing the set up==
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Now that you are done configuring your devices, you should probably test out if the configuration is working properly. We'll describe two common ways of doing so:
Now that you are done configuring your devices, you should probably test out if the configuration is working properly. We'll describe two common ways of doing so:
* via a web browser
* via a web browser
===VLC player===
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You can view the live stream from your camera using the '''VideoLAN Client''' ('''VLC''') player. VLC works on all systems and can be download from '''[https://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html here]'''.
You can view the live stream from your camera using the '''VideoLAN Client''' ('''VLC''') player. VLC works on all systems and can be download from '''[https://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html here]'''.
'''NOTE''': make sure that you have configured the necessary RTSP Port Forwarding rule as described in section '''[[Hikvision#Step_3:_Configure_Port_Forwarding|2.3.3]]''' of this article. And don't forget to specify the correct RTSP port, which can be viewed and changed in the camera's WebUI as described in the '''[[Hikvision#Camera.27s_Web_User_Interface_.28WebUI.29|2.2.2]]''' section of this article (if you haven't made changes to the RTSP port, it will be '''554''' by default).
'''NOTE''': make sure that you have configured the necessary RTSP Port Forwarding rule as described in section '''[[Hikvision#Step_3:_Configure_Port_Forwarding|2.3.3]]''' of this article. And don't forget to specify the correct RTSP port, which can be viewed and changed in the camera's WebUI as described in the '''[[Hikvision#Camera.27s_Web_User_Interface_.28WebUI.29|2.2.2]]''' section of this article (if you haven't made changes to the RTSP port, it will be '''554''' by default).
===Web browser===
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To test the configuration via web browser, simply enter the router's WAN IP address into the URL field of the browser but add a colon (:) and the HTTP port number at the end like so:
To test the configuration via web browser, simply enter the router's WAN IP address into the URL field of the browser but add a colon (:) and the HTTP port number at the end like so:
To find out how to view the camera's live stream, use Microsoft's Internet Explorer (instructions provided below) or use media player, like VLC (instructions provided above).
To find out how to view the camera's live stream, use Microsoft's Internet Explorer (instructions provided below) or use media player, like VLC (instructions provided above).
====Internet Explorer====
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The browser we'll be using for this example is Microsoft's '''Internet Explorer'''. To reach the cameras WebUI, enter the router's WAN IP address into the URL field of the browser but add a colon (:) and the HTTP port number at the end like so:
The browser we'll be using for this example is Microsoft's '''Internet Explorer'''. To reach the cameras WebUI, enter the router's WAN IP address into the URL field of the browser but add a colon (:) and the HTTP port number at the end like so:
==Other cameras==
==Other cameras==
As mentioned in the introduction to this article, the configurations described here apply to the Hikvision DS-2CD2332-I camera. While that is true, the basic principles used to achieve this configuration should still apply to other products as well. For example, in order to achieve remote access, the configuration from the router's side will be practically identical and only things like IP addresses and port number should differ. From the camera's side, the User Interface may be different but the configuration parameters should be the same.
As mentioned in the introduction to this article, the configurations described here apply to the Hikvision DS-2CD2332-I camera. While that is true, the basic principles used to achieve this configuration should still apply to other products as well. For example, in order to achieve remote access, the configuration from the router's side will be practically identical and only things like IP addresses and port number should differ. From the camera's side, the User Interface may be different but the configuration parameters should remain the same.
You can also find a similar article of ours concerning Teltonika's '''MVC300''' camera '''[[MVC|here]]'''.
You can also find a similar article of ours concerning Teltonika's '''MVC300''' camera '''[[MVC|here]]'''.
