Accessing Security Cameras Remotely

Question

I have security cameras attached to a DVR. The DVR is plugged into my Airport Extreme. I have a static IP address from my ISP. I am vaguely aware that I need to assign the DVR a local IP address and use port forwarding to access the DVR remotely. However, I have had zero luck getting this to work.
Help!

Answer 1

There are two basic steps for configuring port mapping: 1) Assigning a static (or DHCP-reserved) IP address to the host device ... in this case the security camera, and 2) Configure port mapping on the router.
AEBSn - Port Mapping Setup
To setup port mapping on an 802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBSn), either connect to the AEBSn's wireless network or temporarily connect directly, using an Ethernet cable, to one of the LAN port of the AEBSn, and then use the AirPort Utility, in Manual Setup, to make these settings:
1. Reserve a DHCP-provided IP address for the camera.
Internet > DHCP tab
o On the DHCP tab, click the "+" (Add) button to enter DHCP Reservations.
o Description: <enter the desired description of the host device>
o Reserve address by: MAC Address
o Click Continue.
o MAC Address: <enter the MAC hardware address of the camera>
o IPv4 Address: <enter the desired IP address to be reserved for the camera>
o Click Done.
2. Setup Port Mapping on the AEBSn.
Advanced > Port Mapping tab
o Click the "+" (Add) button
o Service: <choose the appropriate service from the Service pop-up menu>
o Public UDP Port(s): <enter the appropriate UDP port values>
o Public TCP Port(s): <enter the appropriate TCP port values>
o Private IP Address: <enter the IP address you reserved in the previous step>
o Private UDP Port(s): <enter the same as Public UDP Ports or your choice>
o Private TCP Port(s): <enter the same as Public TCP Ports or your choice>
o Click "Continue"