I recently purchased a Foscam FI8916W and I'm having a hell of a time getting my modem/routers to port forward. Here is my setup:
Cable Internet (Provider: Time Warner)
Cable line directly connected to my Arris TG862 Modem/Router.
Arris TG862 modem is then connected to a Belkin Wireless Router (because the Arris does not have wifi capability).
Arris Modem/Router has an IP of 192.168.0.1
Belkin has an External IP address of 192.168.0.3 and an Internal IP address of 192.168.2.1
When I got the Foscam I hardwired it to the Belkin Wireless Router and found its IP address (192.168.2.XX). I then accessed the camera via that address and set up the wifi and right now I can easily view and access my camera via my LAN using port 5656 (ie navigating to 192.168.2.XX:5656).
However, getting port forwarding to work has been impossible. (FYI, I set up my static DNS with NO-IP AND dnydns just for good measure, but because my port remains closed I havent even gotten to the point of checking if those worked).
Because I'm behind two routers I followed some instructions I found on here. I opened port 5656 on my Belkin Router and then I took the Belkin Router's External IP address (192.168.0.3) and plugged it into the DMZ of the Arris Modem (192.168.0.1). So presumably the Arris should be sending data directly to the Belkin and the Belkin has its port 5656 open. Unfortunately, the port is not open.
I also attempted to open the port on the Arris using the Belkin IP address and then opening the port on the Belkin also to no avail. I then opted for the DMZ route when I read that here on the forums.
For good measure I've also disabled the firewall on both routers and made sure that my Macbook's firewall was also disabled. I power cycled both routers after making the changes and still nothing.
I've pretty much tried everything. Help would be much appreciated as I'm really looking forward to starting to use my Foscam! Thanks in advance.
Side note that may be relevant: I also have an apple timecapsule connected to the Arris modem/router. The time capsule has an external IP of 192.168.0.2 and an internal IP starting with 10.0.x.x. (or something similar). For what its worth, I unhooked the time capsule in case that was throwing a wrench into everything and it didnt seem to matter. Just wanted it to be here for full disclosure.
Cable Internet (Provider: Time Warner)
Cable line directly connected to my Arris TG862 Modem/Router.
Arris TG862 modem is then connected to a Belkin Wireless Router (because the Arris does not have wifi capability).
Arris Modem/Router has an IP of 192.168.0.1
Belkin has an External IP address of 192.168.0.3 and an Internal IP address of 192.168.2.1
When I got the Foscam I hardwired it to the Belkin Wireless Router and found its IP address (192.168.2.XX). I then accessed the camera via that address and set up the wifi and right now I can easily view and access my camera via my LAN using port 5656 (ie navigating to 192.168.2.XX:5656).
However, getting port forwarding to work has been impossible. (FYI, I set up my static DNS with NO-IP AND dnydns just for good measure, but because my port remains closed I havent even gotten to the point of checking if those worked).
Because I'm behind two routers I followed some instructions I found on here. I opened port 5656 on my Belkin Router and then I took the Belkin Router's External IP address (192.168.0.3) and plugged it into the DMZ of the Arris Modem (192.168.0.1). So presumably the Arris should be sending data directly to the Belkin and the Belkin has its port 5656 open. Unfortunately, the port is not open.
I also attempted to open the port on the Arris using the Belkin IP address and then opening the port on the Belkin also to no avail. I then opted for the DMZ route when I read that here on the forums.
For good measure I've also disabled the firewall on both routers and made sure that my Macbook's firewall was also disabled. I power cycled both routers after making the changes and still nothing.
I've pretty much tried everything. Help would be much appreciated as I'm really looking forward to starting to use my Foscam! Thanks in advance.
Side note that may be relevant: I also have an apple timecapsule connected to the Arris modem/router. The time capsule has an external IP of 192.168.0.2 and an internal IP starting with 10.0.x.x. (or something similar). For what its worth, I unhooked the time capsule in case that was throwing a wrench into everything and it didnt seem to matter. Just wanted it to be here for full disclosure.
