IP Cameras

How it works

  1. Camera or recorder (NVR/DVR) has a web interface accessible on local network
  2. You forward a port on your router
  3. No-IP.pl maps a permanent name to your changing IP address
  4. From anywhere, open https://surveillance.no-ip.pl and see the feed

Step by step configuration

1. Find local address of camera/recorder

Typical addresses:

  • 192.168.1.x or 192.168.0.x
  • Port: 80, 8080 or 554 (RTSP)
Log in to the camera interface on local network and note:
  • Camera's IP address
  • HTTP port
  • Login credentials

2. Create account and host at No-IP.pl

  1. Register
  2. Create a host, e.g. surveillance.no-ip.pl

3. Configure DDNS

Option A: On router (recommended)

In router settings → DDNS: 

Server: update.no-ip.pl
Host: surveillance.no-ip.pl
Username: your_login
Password: your_password

Option B: On recorder/camera

Many cameras (Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink) have built-in DDNS support: 

Settings → Network → DDNS
Type: DynDNS / Custom
Server: update.no-ip.pl
Domain: surveillance.no-ip.pl

4. Forward ports on router

| Service | Internal Port | External Port | Protocol | |---------|---------------|---------------|----------| | Camera WWW | 80 | 8080* | TCP | | RTSP (stream) | 554 | 554 | TCP/UDP | | Mobile app | 8000 | 8000 | TCP |

*Use a different external port than 80 - many ISPs block port 80 for residential customers.

5. Test access

From your phone (turn off WiFi, use mobile data): 

http://surveillance.no-ip.pl:8080

You should see the camera login interface.

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Security - this is important!

Exposing cameras to the internet requires special care:

Mandatory steps:

  1. Change default password - Never leave admin/admin
  2. Use HTTPS - If camera supports it, enable SSL
  3. Update firmware - Regularly check for updates
  4. Restrict access - If possible, enable IP filtering
  5. Use non-standard ports - Instead of 80 use e.g. 18080

Safer option: VPN

Instead of exposing the camera directly:

  1. Run a VPN server on your home network
  2. Assign it address vpn.no-ip.pl
  3. Connect via VPN, then browse cameras locally
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Popular scenarios

Home surveillance

Hardware: NVR + 4 PoE cameras
Host: home.no-ip.pl:8080
App: Hikvision iVMS / Dahua gDMSS

Business/shop surveillance

Hardware: 16-channel recorder
Host: shop.no-ip.pl:8080
Access: WWW + mobile app

Camera at remote site/construction

Hardware: LTE camera (with SIM card)
Host: construction.no-ip.pl
Note: Check if LTE operator assigns public IP

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Mobile applications

Most manufacturers offer apps with Dynamic DNS support:

| Manufacturer | App | DDNS Support | |--------------|-----|--------------| | Hikvision | iVMS-4500 | Yes | | Dahua | gDMSS / iDMSS | Yes | | Reolink | Reolink | Yes | | TP-Link (VIGI) | VIGI | Yes | | Ubiquiti | UniFi Protect | Yes (via UniFi) |

In the app, instead of IP address enter: surveillance.no-ip.pl

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Troubleshooting

Cannot connect from outside

  1. Check if port is open: Use canyouseeme.org
  2. Double NAT: Do you have ISP router + your router? Set up DMZ or bridge mode
  3. CGNAT: Some operators (mainly mobile) use CGNAT - port forwarding won't work then

Feed is delayed/stuttering

  • Reduce stream resolution for remote access
  • Use sub-stream instead of main-stream
  • Check upload speed (minimum 2 Mbps per camera)

ISP blocks port 80

Use a different port (e.g. 8080, 8443) and add it to address: surveillance.no-ip.pl:8080

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Summary

Remote camera access via No-IP.pl:

  • No monthly fees for cloud
  • Full privacy - recordings stay with you
  • Independence from camera manufacturer
  • Works with any hardware supporting DynDNS
Create a free account and configure access to your surveillance system.

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