Take the values for Subnet Mask and Default Gateway and input them into the DVR; these values should be exactly the same in both devices. However, you should change the last number of the IP address. For example, if the IP address of the computer is 192.168.2.101, the DVR’s IP address should be 192.168.002.050.
To access the DVR from a computer simply open Internet Explorer and in the address bar type:
http:// (IP address of the DVR)
Note: The DVR’s IP address will only work at the location of the DVR. To connect from a different location over the Internet, see below.
To set DVR for Internet Connection through router
The next step is to open ports within your router. Log into the router using a PC and open the following ports.
oPorts to open: 80
oIf your Internet service provider blocks port 80, you can change it to a different port in the DVR’s Network Menu Setup; open/forward that port instead.
oIf you are using a Linksys or
To access the DVR from a computer simply open Internet Explorer and in the address bar type:
http:// (the IP address given by your internet service provider)
Note: If you changed to a different port other than 80, you will need to include this at the end of the IP address
http:// (the IP address given by your internet service provider): portnumber
If you have a WAN Dynamic IP address and have opened the ports, go to Chapter 7 to setup DDNS.
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