Reference: Direct and Relay Mode

This article applies to the following products:
Wilife Pro
Wilife Platinum

This article applies to the following platforms:
Windows Vista
Windows XP Professional / Home / MCE

WiLife^TM application automatically determines your system’s firewall settings and Internet capability in order to stream video to you. Normally we send the video feed through WiLife’s network to you. We call this mode “Relay Mode.”

In Relay Mode, there is a three-minute time limit per view (Platinum customers have a 10 minute limit). If WiLife application can find a direct path, you are automatically set up to be connected via “Direct Mode.” In Direct Mode, there is no time limit. You can view a video feed for any length of time.
NOTE: Mobile devices will always use Relay mode.

For advanced users who are familiar with modifying settings on your router and know how to change port setting here are instructions to manually set up to use Direct Mode:

1. Go to router and enable UPnP. Consult your router user's manual or your router manufacturer's support site for instructions.
2. If you cannot enable UPnP on your router, it is possible to manually map ports in your router or firewall to your WiLife Application's Host PC's IP address. WiLife application uses ports 20570 to 20572 (TCP).
3. See your firewall or router documentation for complete instructions about manually configuring ports, or visit PortForward.com for assistance.