Here’s how you can use it to connect your security camera to the Internet. Follow these simple steps to access your security camera anywhere you have an Internet connection.
Olga Weis
Last updated Aug 25, 2022
So, you need to access a security camera remotely, only not sure how to make this work, e.g. having issues with viewing a security camera over the Internet, Wi-Fi, or any other network, except for your LAN?
Just keep reading this post for an easy-to-follow guide on watching CCTV cameras from anywhere using the Internet. We summarized the three options for security camera remote viewing, and it’s up to you to pick your favorite.
If you’re trying to watch your home or the people in it, you need to have access to the video feed wherever you are. You want to be able to have the security camera connected so it can be viewed directly through your computer or by CCTV remote access.
This is where Remote USB comes in by making it possible to view surveillance cameras over the Internet.
FlexiHub is specialized software for connecting USB devices over the Internet, which includes remote viewing of security cameras.
Having an edge on similar solutions, FlexiHub offers a built-in feature called Redirection Server, which allows viewing security cameras connected to a different subnetwork.
Here’s how you can use it to connect your security camera to the Internet. Follow these simple steps to access your security camera anywhere you have an Internet connection.
The software is cross-platform and works as a Windows service or UNIX daemon. This allows you to log into FlexiHub and close the app without losing your connection.
Another method to obtain remote access to security cameras is using an original software tool by your camera’s maker.
Usually, they provide a specialized app fully compatible with every camera model they sell and don’t omit to release fresh updates or introduce some extra functionality. In all likelihood, one of those features can help you to view a security camera over the Internet.
Here’s an easy-to-understand guide on accessing security cameras remotely using port forwarding. This method works just fine for any IP camera make, and you can apply it to access security cameras outside of your LAN or Wi-Fi network. Plus, it’s pretty good for remote viewing of your NVR footage.
At this point, you’ve collected all the data you need. So here’s how to access security cameras using that data - in the browser, enter a URL address that consists of the WAN IP and the port number.
E.g., the WAN IP is 101.02.104.105, and your camera is connected via the HTTP port number 8111, meaning, you’ll need to enter “https://101.02.104.105:8111”.
Finally, you’ll be able to view real-time footage from your CCTV camera online, even if at the moment you are outside your LAN.
