How to Set Up a Dahua Surveillance Router274

Setting up a Dahua surveillance router can be a daunting task, especially if you are not familiar with networking. However, by following the steps in this guide, you can get your router up and running quickly and easily.

Step 1: Gather Your Materials

Before you begin, you will need to gather the following materials:* Dahua surveillance router
* Ethernet cable
* Power adapter
* Screwdriver (optional)

Step 2: Connect the Hardware

1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the WAN port on the router. This is the port that is typically labeled with a blue or yellow color.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your modem or Internet source.
3. Connect the power adapter to the router and plug it into a power outlet.
4. Turn on the router by pressing the power button.

Step 3: Configure the Router

1. Open a web browser and type in the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1.
2. Enter the username and password for the router. The default username and password are both "admin".
3. Click on the "Network" tab.
4. Select the "WAN" option from the left-hand menu.
5. Enter your Internet service provider's (ISP) settings. These settings can be found in your ISP's documentation or on their website.
6. Click on the "Save" button.

Step 4: Set Up Port Forwarding

Port forwarding is a process that allows you to access your router from the Internet. This is necessary if you want to view your surveillance cameras from outside of your local network.

To set up port forwarding, follow these steps:1. Click on the "Applications" tab.
2. Select the "Port Forwarding" option from the left-hand menu.
3. Click on the "Add" button.
4. Enter the following information:* Service Name: Give the rule a descriptive name, such as "Surveillance Camera".
* Protocol: Select the protocol that your surveillance cameras use.
* External Port: Enter the port number that you want to use to access your cameras from the Internet.
* Internal IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer or NVR that is running your surveillance cameras.
* Internal Port: Enter the port number that your surveillance cameras are listening on.
5. Click on the "Save" button.

Step 5: Test Your Connection

Once you have set up port forwarding, you can test your connection by accessing your surveillance cameras from the Internet. To do this, open a web browser and type in the following address::

Replace "" with the public IP address of your router. You can find your public IP address by visiting a website such as .

Replace "" with the port number that you used to set up port forwarding.

If you are able to access your surveillance cameras from the Internet, then you have successfully set up your Dahua surveillance router.

Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble setting up your Dahua surveillance router, try the following troubleshooting tips:* Make sure that all of the cables are securely connected.
* Check that the power adapter is plugged into a working power outlet.
* Reset the router to its factory default settings. To do this, press and hold the reset button on the back of the router for 10 seconds.
* Contact Dahua technical support for assistance.

2024-10-24

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