Tenvis Camera Video Stream External RTSP URL

[quoteg]

Im trying to access the live video feed from my home camera which is connected to my home WIFI.

I tried this LOCAL IP url in VLC player and it worked:
rtsp:/192.168.111.111/11

But when I try it using my external IP address it doesnt work:
rtsp:/admin:password@186.111.111.111:554/11

The port is forwarded in router, the port is open and accessible (ive checked using port checking websites). The credentials are correct. The camera is a tenvis JPT 3815W-HD

I need access to the video stream so i can record it using a third party camera recording website

So how do I get the working video feed?

 

[TonyR]

So port 554 is forwarded to 192.168.111.111 ?

 

[quoteg]

yes

i resolved this myself

i found that i could actually view the stream using:
rtsp:/186.111.111.111:554/11

worked on vlc player

problem is its not secure anyone can view the camera then right?

So in the camera settings under Network, I enabled RTSP permission check. This then needs username and password to watch the camera like this:
rtsp:/admin:password@186.111.111.111:554/11

tbh its a bit weird because im sure i tried the same url in vlc player before.

 

[TonyR]

problem is its not secure anyone can view the camera then right?

Viewing your camera is no big deal IMO, but being able to access your network is. Port forwarding is NOT recommended.

 

[looney2ns]

Port forwarding is a very bad idea.

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