Chapter 6

Web Browser Operation

This chapter provides information on using a web browser to monitor and configure the DVR remotely.

ENABLING DOWNLOAD OF AN UNSIGNED ACTIVEX CONTROL

The Model 4800 is designed to operate with Internet Explorer (IE). To access the DVR via a web browser. You will need to install a special ActiveX component for web access. If the IE settings prohibit downloading unsigned ActiveX components, enable this function manually as described below. The process may vary depending on the version of IE.

Open IE, access Tools Menu > Internet Options > Security. Click the Custom Level button and select Enable (or Prompt) in the “Download unsigned ActiveX controls”. Also, select Enable (or Prompt) in the “Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe for scripting” option.

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First Alert 8800 user manual Web Browser Operation, Enabling Download of AN Unsigned Activex Control