Given that your Dahua device uses port 8080 and assuming it’s the only port required, here’s a clearer breakdown of the next steps for the port forwarding setup you might consider:
- Choose a Unique Port Number (
n): Select a port number (n) that isn’t currently being used by other services on your network or by your FreedomBox. This port will be what external requests use to access the Dahua camera. - Configure Port Forwarding: On your router, set up port forwarding so that traffic coming to port
nfrom the internet is directed to port 8080 on your Dahua device. This essentially tells your router: “Any internet request I get on portn, please send it to the Dahua camera on port 8080.”
This setup ensures that your Dahua device remains accessible via a custom port without interfering with the services hosted on your FreedomBox. Just double-check to ensure that the chosen port n is not required by your FreedomBox for any existing or future services you might want to use.