What Is Needed to Configure Routing?
| Upload Device | Server Software Location | Is Routing Configuration Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Remote 4G Body Camera | Local Server (Private IP) | ✅ Yes (Port forwarding required) |
| Remote 4G Body Camera | Cloud Server (Public IP) | ❌ No (Direct access available) |
| Body Camera on Local Network | Local Server | ❌ No (Same network) |
1. Public IP Address
To allow devices on external networks (e.g., mobile 4G Body Cam) to access your internal server, a public IP address is required. This is the IP that is accessible from outside your local network.
2. Port Forwarding / NAT Configuration
You need to set up port forwarding (also known as NAT) on your router or firewall. This tells your network to redirect traffic received on a specific external port to a designated internal IP address and port, where your server software is running.
✅ Example:
Forward external IP 203.0.113.15:8080 to internal server 192.168.1.100:8080
3. Matching Protocol and Port Configuration
Ensure the port forwarding matches the protocol (TCP/UDP) and port number expected by your server software. Some servers may require multiple ports or specific protocols.
4. Server Software Properly Installed and Running
The internal server (for example, a video management system) must be installed, configured, and actively running on the destination IP address.
5. Firewall Rules / Permissions
Make sure that both the local server and the network firewall allow traffic through the designated port.
Summary
To configure routing, you must redirect traffic from an external IP address to the internal IP address where the server software is installed, ensuring correct ports and protocols are used.