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Can't port forward port 80

I try to port forward port 80 to connect my ip cam. It doesn't work.

AirPort Extreme 802.11n (5th Gen)

Posted on Jan 16, 2012 1:19 PM

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Posted on Jan 16, 2012 1:42 PM

To successfully access an IP camera on the local network from the Internet, the following basics need to be taken care of:

  1. Install the camera(s) and verify that you can access them from the local network.
  2. Configure port mapping/forwarding on your router. Typically, IP cameras require at least two ports: 1) A web port for administering the camera; Usually TCP port 80, and 2) A streaming port to broadcast the camera video feed; Usually UDP port 9000. Note: You should check with your camera's documentation for the exact ports required.
  3. If the camera is attached to a computer, you will need to configure the computer's firewall to open the same ports as in step 2 above.
  4. Verify that your modem is in bridge mode, i.e., if the modem provides NAT & DHCP services, turn them off.
  5. Test your network. Use CheckIP to determine your router's current WAN-side (public) IP address. Then, from a remote location (not from a computer on the local network), use the DynDNS Open Port Tool to verify that the required ports are open. Success is an "Open" response from the Tool.


The following are general instructions on how to configure the AirPort for port mapping:



AEBSn - Port Mapping Setup

To setup port mapping on an 802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBSn), either connect to the AEBSn's wireless network or temporarily connect directly, using an Ethernet cable, to one of the LAN port of the AEBSn, and then use the AirPort Utility, in Manual Setup, to make these settings:


1. Reserve a DHCP-provided IP address for the IP Camera.

AirPort Utility > Select the AEBSn > Manual Setup > Internet > DHCP tab

  • On the DHCP tab, click the "+" (Add) button to enter DHCP Reservations.
  • Description: <enter the desired description of the host device>
  • Reserve address by: MAC Address
  • Click Continue.
  • MAC Address: <enter the MAC hardware address of the IP Camera>
  • IPv4 Address: <enter the desired IP address>
  • Click Done.


2. Setup Port Mapping on the AEBSn.

AirPort Utility > Select the AEBSn > Manual Setup >Advanced > Port Mapping tab

  • Click the "+" (Add) button
  • Service: <choose the appropriate service from the Service pop-up menu>
  • Public UDP Port(s): <enter the appropriate UDP port values>
  • Public TCP Port(s): <enter the appropriate TCP port values>
  • Private IP Address: <enter the IP address of the host server>
  • Private UDP Port(s): <enter the same as Public UDP Ports or your choice>
  • Private TCP Port(s): <enter the same as Public TCP Ports or your choice>
  • Click "Continue"


(ref: "Well Known" TCP and UDP ports used by Apple software products)


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Jan 16, 2012 1:42 PM in response to Benjylaf

To successfully access an IP camera on the local network from the Internet, the following basics need to be taken care of:

  1. Install the camera(s) and verify that you can access them from the local network.
  2. Configure port mapping/forwarding on your router. Typically, IP cameras require at least two ports: 1) A web port for administering the camera; Usually TCP port 80, and 2) A streaming port to broadcast the camera video feed; Usually UDP port 9000. Note: You should check with your camera's documentation for the exact ports required.
  3. If the camera is attached to a computer, you will need to configure the computer's firewall to open the same ports as in step 2 above.
  4. Verify that your modem is in bridge mode, i.e., if the modem provides NAT & DHCP services, turn them off.
  5. Test your network. Use CheckIP to determine your router's current WAN-side (public) IP address. Then, from a remote location (not from a computer on the local network), use the DynDNS Open Port Tool to verify that the required ports are open. Success is an "Open" response from the Tool.


The following are general instructions on how to configure the AirPort for port mapping:



AEBSn - Port Mapping Setup

To setup port mapping on an 802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBSn), either connect to the AEBSn's wireless network or temporarily connect directly, using an Ethernet cable, to one of the LAN port of the AEBSn, and then use the AirPort Utility, in Manual Setup, to make these settings:


1. Reserve a DHCP-provided IP address for the IP Camera.

AirPort Utility > Select the AEBSn > Manual Setup > Internet > DHCP tab

  • On the DHCP tab, click the "+" (Add) button to enter DHCP Reservations.
  • Description: <enter the desired description of the host device>
  • Reserve address by: MAC Address
  • Click Continue.
  • MAC Address: <enter the MAC hardware address of the IP Camera>
  • IPv4 Address: <enter the desired IP address>
  • Click Done.


2. Setup Port Mapping on the AEBSn.

AirPort Utility > Select the AEBSn > Manual Setup >Advanced > Port Mapping tab

  • Click the "+" (Add) button
  • Service: <choose the appropriate service from the Service pop-up menu>
  • Public UDP Port(s): <enter the appropriate UDP port values>
  • Public TCP Port(s): <enter the appropriate TCP port values>
  • Private IP Address: <enter the IP address of the host server>
  • Private UDP Port(s): <enter the same as Public UDP Ports or your choice>
  • Private TCP Port(s): <enter the same as Public TCP Ports or your choice>
  • Click "Continue"


(ref: "Well Known" TCP and UDP ports used by Apple software products)


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Jan 17, 2012 11:58 AM in response to Benjylaf

Did you use the Open Port Tool from a remote location and not from within your local network and port 80 still does not appear open? If so, then your ISP may be blocking this port.


If that's the case, try mapping a different port, like TCP port 8888 on the Public side to port 80 on the camera ... and then, test port 8888 instead.

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Jan 17, 2012 4:03 PM in response to Tesserax

Yes I did use Open port tool from a remote location. I have tried mapping a different port 8888 and it didn't work.

Here is the open port results:


An attempted connection to my ip address was refused. This typically indicates that there are no services available on that port, but that it is NOT being blocked by a firewall or your ISP.


Do you have an other idea????


Many thanks

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Aug 17, 2012 1:44 PM in response to Tesserax

Tesserax-

You are indeed the networking master as I see all over the internet:) I would cherish some help for you as I am completely stumped trying to get my Wansview IP camera up and running from outside my LAN. I can see the camera fine locally but can not get it up using DYNDNS from the outside of the net.


I'm on version 6.1 of the Airport utility which looks very different with the settings area. I've got the router mode in DHCP and NAT which is the only setting where I can play with the ports. I get no love when I try to set ports. My latest attempt was with what Joseph tried...

Public TCP Ports = 8150


Private IP Address = IP of camera


Private TCP Ports = 80


All other fields are blank...........


Still nothing. I can not get the ports rocking. I have no firewall issues. I have my camera ip which is 10.0.1.xxx and that is where I am at a dead end. Can you offer any assistance?

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Aug 17, 2012 3:15 PM in response to Barnesology

I'm on version 6.1 of the Airport utility which looks very different with the settings area.

Please check out this AirPort User Tip for using version 6.x of the AirPort Utility for port mapping. When attempting to access your IP camera from a remote location, you should be able to get to it by entering: http://yourdyndnsdomainname:8150 into your favorite web browser.

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Aug 17, 2012 8:35 PM in response to Barnesology

Tesserax-

I have now reverted to Airport 5.6 and the ports will simple not map. My camera port is 80 and I try to map that to ANY port and then when I test it--says it is closed. What in the world? Why is this so difficult?


For the Public TCP port I have XXXX

For the IP for the cam--I have that in the private IP address field

Then for the Private TCP port, I have 80 which is what the camera uses


I save and update all that and get ZERO. The ports shows closed.


Any ideas? Thanks again for any help.

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