Complete setup directions on how to close your Reolink NVR from outside access. Also in this video we have a way to remote access your Reolink NVR with out using Reolink servers.
This video does assume you know how computer networks work and you have a minor knowledge of IP addresses external and internal to a network.
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Reolink Mobile App
Andorid - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mcu.reolink
iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reolink/id995927563?ls=1
Time Stamps
00:00 Intro
00:32 Start of the closed loop system
01:03 Setup of the static IP address on network (internal)
02:33 Turning off of UID, DDNS, UPNP - closing the loop
03:29 Port Settings for closed loop (the defaults)
03:39 Explanation on why we are disabling UID, DDNS, UPNP
04:59 Setting up a strong secure password for your NVR or Camera's
06:15 Setting up of other users on NVR or Camera and the two user types
07:15 Message to Reolink about changing the admin user name and the fact that we can't
09:57 Outside Access - WARNING before proceeding
11:13 Steps to opening Outside Access (if you didn't watch the warning you should have)
11:42 What ports you will need open and how to change these ports if you need to
12:26 Each port displayed and which ones you might have to change depending upon your ISP blocking ports
14:30 Warning about opening ports on any router including PF Sense
15:14 Taking notes of the ports as I should have earlier but didn't do
15:47 Logging into PF Sense
15:55 PF Sense - Firewall - NAT
16:40 New Rule Setup
19:25 Applying Changes and finishing up configuration on the firewall (PF Sense)
21:30 How to get your WAN IP address for accessing your cameras from outside. This is your WAN. . . NOT LAN
22:03 Entering of the IP address on your phone reolink app and logging into the NVR
22:25 Connected to the NVR via app showing first camera how to get back to all cameras and settings area
23:04 If you want a less secure but easier setup you can start here
23:35 Words of advice on security and which is best
24:41 If you need professional services and closing
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