Network / IP BASICS

Locating YOUR IP Address

Finding Your Real IP (Link)  When configuring PC's for various devices (IP Cameras, Access Control, DVR's, and gateway's) one of the main issues of external access is confirming the IP address of your external network. This site will tell you what your external (public) IP address is.

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Configuring Port Forwarding on YOUR Router  

Configuring Port Forwarding on Your Router (Link)  If you use a router with NAT or have a firewall protecting your network you will need to set up Port Forwarding to allow external access to your Gateway. This outstanding resource has step-by-step configuration instructions for hundreds of the most popular routers and firewalls. Select the 'Routers' link on the main page.  

Find Important Product Keys Tool

Find Important Product Keys Tool  (Link) ProduKey is a small, simple program that can find major product keys. Product keys are easily lost because they're rarely used. But they definitely are important. Product keys are a common way to prove that you own your software. You'll need this information, for example, if you plan to reinstall Windows. ProduKey reveals the product key for Windows along with other major Microsoft products, including Office.