WIFI Camera and port opening

meld51 · 10-01-2007, 13:57

Hello,

I have just bought a D-Link security camera that allows me to do security surveillance over the internet. However to do this I have to open ports 80 5001,5002 and 5003.
Is there a security risk in doing this?

SOSAGES · 10-01-2007, 14:09

well that is a good question.
i would like to reply with a simple "yes".
but i have a spare min so will prattle on!.

its a security risk to be on the internet anyway.
opening port 80 (or any port) never helps.
if someone wanted to hack u etc they would regardless of your security measures.

i suggest u forward the ports and go for it dont worry all will be fine

i have run a webcame from my home at times and made it available via a webserver all seemed fine.

meld51 · 10-01-2007, 14:14

Thanks SOS
The fact is I trust nothing!
I have several PCs behind my router each with an individual firewall so they should not themselves be easily hacked.

Another Q: Can you place these cameras in the DMZ. Are there any risks in doing that?

SOSAGES · 10-01-2007, 15:54

i expect they can (anything off the router can be - the router dosnt care it just wants an ip address of the device u want in the DMZ)

anything in a DMZ is up for grabs by anyone...

can u change what ports it works off?