Skywaysecuritycom Blog P2P for Surveillance Eliminates Port Forwarding and Static IP's

Setup a security DVR without port forwardingFor years, CCTV camera systems have been dependent on port forwarding in order to allow remote access to the security DVR. This has posed a challenge for many small businesses that do not have IT staff. Accessing routers and configuring advanced port forwarding rules seems complicated for the average user. Now with the introduction of P2P to DVR systems, setting up remote access is a much simpler process.To access the DVR on the web, setup is now only a three step process.Step 1 - Open the settings menu on the DVR and enable the P2P function.Step 2 - Browse to the P2P website(each brand will have their own) and create an accountStep 3 - Login in to the P2P website and add your DVR to the device list by simply filling in the serial number and username/passwordNow that this is setup, you simply browse to the P2P website whenever you want to view your DVR, log into the website and click on your DVR to live view or access recordings.P2P DVR on mobile devicesMobile devices have become a popular way to connect to surveillance systems. P2P has made it simple for connecting these devices to DVR's.Setup mobile devices such as iPhone, iPad and android devices in two easy stepsStep 1 - Download the DVR's mobile app from the app storeStep 2 - Add your DVR to the app by simply scanning the QR code provided on the P2P settings page of the DVR or from the label on the DVRTo start using P2P today, check out the Maxvision DVR's or IP Cameras