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2.7 Using UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play)
UPnPTM can automatically configure your router to be accessed from the Internet. 
In order to use this feature, your router needs to support this feature and it must be 
enabled. Most router manufacturers disable this feature as the default setting. See 
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details and see your 
routers manual for how to enable UPnPTM. After the UPnPTM is enabled on the 
router, set [Enable] for auto port forwarding.
Note
This products UPnPTM does not support IPv6. Use this feature in IPv4.
1.Click [UPnP] on the Setup page.
2.Set up UPnP.
SettingDescription
Auto Por t 
Forwarding If the network setting is [Static] or [DHCP], enabling auto 
port forwarding allows you to access this product from the 
Internet.
Note
If the network setting is [Automatic Setup], enable [Allow 
Access from the Internet] on the Network page (see page 
39).
Display Shortcut 
Icon in My 
Network Places Enabling it displays a shortcut to this product in the My 
Network Places folder.
Note
If you use Windows XP or Windows Me, this feature is 
available. Enable UPnPTM Windows component before 
using this feature (see page 
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3.Click [Save] when finished.
 New settings are saved.
 When finished, Success! is displayed. 
4.Click [Go to UPnP page].
 The UPnP page is displayed. 
						

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2.7.1 Connecting this Product to a Router Not Supporting 
UPnPTM (IPv4 Only)
To allow access from the Internet with a router not supporting UPnPTM, follow the 
procedures below.
1.Select [Static] on the Network (IPv4) page.
2.Enable port forwarding on the router.
Using the IP address and port number noted on step 1.(3), enable port 
forwarding on the router. See the router manual for how to enable port 
forwarding.
3.Register with the DynamicDNS service (see page 58).
Port Forwarding feature*1 (IPv4 Only)
The port forwarding feature is required to allow access from the Internet with a 
router not supporting UPnPTM. It exchanges a local IP address for a global one. 
Each product must be assigned a unique port number.
(1)Access this product (see page 12).
(2)Click [Setup] tab at the top of the page.
(3)Select [Static] on the Network page.
 The Static IP Address Configuration page is displayed. Make a 
note of the IP address and port number, since they are required to 
enable port forwarding on the router.
(4)Click [Save] without changing the settings.
(5)Click [Restart].
*1Port forwarding may be called Address translation, Static IP Masquerade, Virtual server 
or Port mapping in other products.
Internet
Global IP address 
of the router
vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:80
vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:81vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:80      192.168.0.253:80
vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:81      192.168.0.252:81
Port No.Port Forwarding feature
192.168.0.254
192.168.0.1
192.168.0.252
Port No. 81192.168.0.253Port No. 80Router
The IP addresses shown above may differ from those offered on your home network.Note
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2.8 Registering with the DynamicDNS service
DynamicDNS service is a service that allows you to assign an easy-to-remember 
name to this product, similar to your favorite web site. DynamicDNS service also 
allows you to easily access this product, even when your ISP changes the IP 
address. Panasonic Communications recommends you to register with it for the 
Internet access to this product. See 
http://www.viewnetcam.com for details 
about the Viewnetcam.com service.
1.Click [DynamicDNS] on the Setup page.
 
When you select [Disable]
 The DynamicDNS service is disabled.
 Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.
 
When you select [Viewnetcam.com]
2.Click [Next].
 Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. 
						

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3.Click [Save].
 Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes, and 
the DynamicDNS window is displayed.
4.Click [OK].
5.Click [Go to Viewnetcam.com page].
 The Viewnetcam.com page is displayed.
6.Click Your Account Link.
 The Viewnetcam.com registration website is displayed.
Notes
 When the Viewnetcam.com registration website is not displayed, 
confirm that the URL is displayed in the right column of the Your 
Account Link. If the URL is not displayed, follow the procedures below.
 Personal (Camera) URL is available after you registered with the 
Viewnetcam.com service.
 If port forwarding is not enabled or your network is not connected to 
the Internet, the Viewnetcam.com service is not available.
SettingDescription
Personal 
(Camera) URL The cameras personal URL will be displayed after you 
register with the Viewnetcam.com service.
Your Account 
Link The URL is displayed to register with the Viewnetcam.com 
service. Clicking [Your Account Link] item name displays 
the Viewnetcam.com registration website.
1.Wait for a while, and click [Refresh] on the web browser.
2.Confirm that your network (your PC and this product) is 
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7.Register with the Viewnetcam.com service following the website.
 The Viewnetcam.com page is displayed.
8.Access this product with a registered URL from the Internet (see page 12).
 When the Top page is displayed, the Viewnetcam.com registration is 
complete.
Notes
 It may take a maximum of 30 minutes for the registered URL to work.
 If Expired is displayed at the Personal (Camera) URL on the 
Viewnetcam.com page or at the Camera URL in the DynamicDNS on 
the Status page, restart this product. After that, confirm that your 
registered URL is displayed on their pages.
Confirming the Internet access
Due to the router specifications, the image may not be displayed even if you 
access this product from your PC on the same LAN as this product. In this 
case, access this product in the following procedures.
 Accessing from the PC on another network (see page 12)
 Accessing from your cell phone (see page 32)
 
When you select [User-specified DynamicDNS]
1.Click [Next].
 Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. 
						

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2.Set each parameter.
 Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.
 You can get DynamicDNS information from the DynamicDNS service 
industry company.
3.Click [Save] after finished.
 New settings are saved.
 When finished, Success! is displayed.
4.Click [Go to DynamicDNS page].
 The DynamicDNS page is displayed.
Notes
 It may take several minutes for the registered URL to connect.
 Some DynamicDNS service is not connected.
SettingDescription
DynamicDNS 
Server URLInput URL acquired from the DynamicDNS service industry 
company.
Updating timeSpecify the updating time.
User NameInput User Name acquired from the DynamicDNS service 
industry company.
PasswordInput Password acquired from the DynamicDNS service 
industry company. 
						

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Confirming the Internet access
Due to the router specifications, the image may not be displayed even if you 
access this product from your PC on the same LAN as this product. In this 
case, access this product in the following procedures.
 Accessing from the PC on another network (see page 12) 
http://...:
 Accessing from your cell phone (see page 32) 
http://...:/mobile
User-specified DynamicDNS
 We do neither confirming the operation nor the operation guarantee 
concerning DynamicDNS services other than Viewnetcam.com service.
 
Therefore, even if some troubles and damage occur because of the use of 
dynamic DNS services other than Viewnetcam.com service, we are not 
responsible for some troubles and damage.
 Ask about the selection and the setting of DynamicDNS service other than 
Viewnetcam.com to this services provider.
2.8.1 DynamicDNS Service (IPv4/IPv6)
DynamicDNS allows you to choose an easy-to-remember address (such as 
bob.viewnetcam.com) that you can use to view images over the Internet. This 
service is compatible with both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. Some DynamicDNS 
service is not compatible with IPv6 address.
What is the advantage of DynamicDNS service?
In order to view images over the Internet, you need to know your global IP address. 
However, many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) assign their customers a 
dynamic IP address that changes monthly, weekly, or each time they log on. 
Unless you have been assigned a static IP address (an IP address that does not 
change periodically) by your ISP, you may find it difficult to access this product over 
the Internet because your IP address changes periodically. Viewnetcam.com 
service allows you to access this product even if your assigned global IP address 
changes. 
						

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How the DynamicDNS service works
1.Your ISP assigns a global IP address to your Internet access account that 
changes periodically. This is the address needed to access this product over 
the Internet.
2.When your ISP assigned global IP address changes, this product 
automatically notifies the DynamicDNS service server of the new address in 
the DynamicDNS. This product notifies the DynamicDNS service server of the 
new address in DynamicDNS in the following cases.
– When starting this product
– Depending the time to be set at the update interval
– When clicking the [Save] button
3.The DynamicDNS server contacts a Domain Name System (DNS) and 
registers your new global IP address to your chosen DynamicDNS address 
(such as bob.viewnetcam.com).
4.When you enter your DynamicDNS address in your web browser while away 
from home or the office, the DNS server looks up the global IP address 
assigned to your DynamicDNS address.
5.The DNS server finds your current global IP address and allows you to connect 
to this product.
Notes
 Ask your ISP about what type of IP address you are using.
 Some ISPs assign you a local IP address. In this case, you cannot use the 
DynamicDNS service.
 If this product is using a port number other than 80, the port number must 
be specified at the end of the DynamicDNS URL. For example: 
 
Using port 80: http://(Cameraname).viewnetcam.com  
Using any other port: http://(Cameraname).viewnetcam.com:Port 
Number
DynamicDNS service server
ISP
DNS 
server
Internet
New address registered 
with DNS serverThis product reports new address
Global IP address 
changes
Off-site PCOn-site This 
product
DNS looks up 
current address3.
4.2.
1.
5.
The connection established
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2.9 Setting Date and Time
The Date and Time page allows you to set date and time. Date and time are used 
for each images (Single, Multi and Buffered), Trigger, Alarm Log and Operation 
Time.
Note
Saving the date and time settings deletes all buffered images on the internal 
memory.
1.Click [Date and Time] on the Setup page.
2.Set each parameter.
 Set [Automatic Time Adjustment] to synchronize the time automatically 
with an NTP server.
 Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.