Network Camera Store has recently created the “Remote Access and Port Forwarding FAQ” article which has been designed to provide information and support to users who are trying to understand how remote access to a network camera or video server is properly established. One of the major benefits of network video surveillance and IP camera or video server devices is the ability to remotely access video through the Internet. However, with remote access also comes a certain amount of extra configuration. Remote access is relatively easy to configure but can be frustrating to users who have never configured remote access or for users who don’t know where to start. The “Remote Access and Port Forwarding FAQ” article is designed for these users and will help provide a solid foundation of knowledge to build from.

Remote Access and Port Forwarding FAQ Article Excerpt:
This FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) article on Remote Access and Port Forwarding is designed help provide support for users who are attempting to configure remote access to a network camera (IP camera) or video encoder (video server) device. This article also discusses, in brief, how remote access to network video surveillance software (NVR software) and DVR (Digital Video Recorder) devices is accomplished. A series of common questions have been posed along with answers to these common questions. This article can be used as a starting point for remote access configuration and will help you to understand some of the common terminology and how remote access in actually configured.

Be sure to check out the full article for more details!

Remote Access and Port Forwarding FAQ

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Axis Communications has posted a video demonstration on the Axis YouTube channel that is designed to show installation of the AXIS Q6032-E PTZ speed dome network camera. The AXIS Q6032-E is a PTZ network camera featuring 35x zoom and is designed for installation in outdoor environments. The video that Axis Communications has posted shows how to install the AXIS Q6032-E by mounting the camera to the side of a building. Be sure to check out the video posted below to see how easy it is to install the AXIS Q6032-E.

AXIS Q6032-E (0318-004)  Multiple, individually configurable H.264 and Motion JPEG video streams Local storage with a built-in SD/SDHC memory card slot Day and night functionality, progressive scan, 128x wide dynamic range, electronic image stabilization, and E-flip

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Vivotek has announced the creation of a virtual security consultant, Dr. Bolida, to help inform system integrators on Vivotek product features and to provide general product installation and configuration support. Vivotek has found that many insightful application notes and product features were born out of constant communication with their customers. The services provided by Dr. Bolida will offer an opportunity for system integrators to provide details on Vivotek network camera applications and installations which can then be shared with other Vivotek product users and system integrators.

The first instalment in the Dr. Bolida monthly newsletter focuses on SD memory card local storage data retrieval, as well as easy network camera access on iPhone devices. Be sure to check on Vivotek’s Dr. Bolida for more details!

Source: Vivotek Press Release

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ACTi has recently announced that a new version of the ACTi Mobile Explorer software is now available. The ACTi Mobile Explorer software is designed to allow you to view video feeds produced by ACTi network video devices and network video recording software on a PDA device. This latest software release, version 2.1.10, adds support for viewing megapixel IP camera devices through the ACTi NVR software, allows for the video streams to be resized based on user configuration and also adds support for Two-Way audio communication. The ACTi Mobile Explorer software is a great application for PDA users who require access to their IP video surveillance network by providing mobile client access. With mobile access you then have the ability to check in on your surveillance network from almost any remote location providing your PDA device has the ability to connect to the surveillance network. Be sure to check out the latest release of the ACTi Mobile Explorer software by visiting the ACTi Corp. company website.

Source: ACTi Releases New Mobile Explorer Version 2.1.10

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