How can I check whether I have successfully opened ports for my CCTV system?

Once you have successfully created a new rule with TCP, the ports should be accessible from anywhere. There are many websites offer port scanning service. Yougetsignal.com is a website which allows you to check your ports through your public IP address. Yougetsignal.com remotely verify if a port is open or closed.

Can Windows firewall stop me from accessing my CCTV system?

Yes, Windows firewall is an inbuilt feature of MS Windows. It can prevent you from accessing your CCTV system.

What is ActiveX?

ActiveX is a plugin for Internet Explorer, for example flash player is an activeX plugin. If you opt to install activex, it will get access to your entire computer. If you are using internet explorer for a service, Windows can prompt you to install activex for that service to work properly.

Malicious programs can also use this feature to access your computer.

You should avoid installing activex unless it is coming form a trusted source.

Why should I install ActiveX to access my CCTV system?

If you are using internet explorer to access your CCTV system, you will be required to install activex. Microsoft Windows may not recognise your activex source and it can block it or warn you.

How to install ActiveX?

If your MS Windows security features block ActiveX, you can overwrite this by following the below steps.

Step 1: Open internet explorer and go to setting – options – tools – security

Step 2: Under security option, click custom level

Step 3: Scroll down to Activex controls and make sure that all activex options are set to either Enable or Prompt.

Step 4: Once you have successfully installed ActiveX, ensure that you revert back to default security setting.

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