REMOTE Access

Remote Surveillance

Configuring ActiveX Control in Internet Explorer 8:

1.Open Internet Explorer 8

2.Click on Tools

3.Select Internet Options in the pull-down menu

4.Click on the Security Tab

5.Select Trusted Sites

6.Click on the Sites button

7.Uncheck the “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone” button.

8.Type the DVR’s IP address (obtained during Network Setup) or DDNS domain name (obtained through DynDNS.com setup) into the “Add this website to the zone:” box.

9.Click the Add button

10.Close the window.

11.Back in the “Security Tab” screen, click the “Custom level…”button.

12.Pull down the “Reset to:” menu button and select “Low”

13.

Click the “Reset...” button

Internet Options-Security Screen

14.

Click “Yes” when asked, “Are you

 

 

sure you want to change the setting

 

 

for this zone?”

 

15.

Click OK

 

16.

Click Apply

 

17.

Click OK

 

18.

Close Internet Explorer. You are

Trusted Sites

 

now ready to access the DVR using

 

 

Internet Explorer 8.

Using Remote Surveillance:

With your system connected, you can now log in to your DVR using Internet Explorer.

The software from the DVR will install the first time you access the DVR through Internet Explorer and will allow you to operate the network remotely. The DVR supports access over LAN and WAN, also supports IP and domain name access.

Logging Into Your System Remotely

With your IP address, you can now log in to your DVR system either locally or remotely.

1.Open Internet Explorer. To view locally: In the address bar enter the IP address

that your router automatically gave your DVR (see Port Forwarding section) or your static IP address given to you by your Internet Service Provider or IT administrator. To view remotely: In the address bar enter your IP address for your computer (not the DVR IP address). This is either your IP address received via “ipconfig” as described in Network Setup - “To get the router settings” or your IP address as described in DDNS setup or by going to www. whatismyIP.com. Note: For business applications, firewalls may restrict or mask the true IP address of your computer. You may need to contact your IT administrator to obtain this information.

2.You must install the ActiveX® in order to access your system. Click the attention bar at the top of the main page and select Install ActiveX Control. DVR Net viewer will reset.

3.In the warning box click Install. The login page appears. Leave the password field blank (default). NOTE: If you have enabled passwords on your system, enter your USER or ADMIN password. However, only the ADMIN can change settings and options on the system.

4.Select LAN or INTERNET from the drop-down menu and click LOGIN.

Security Settings

Remote Surveillance

Login Screen

Setup Required Prior to Remote Access

NOTE: Your system must be connected to your LAN or WAN, Windows and Internet Explorer must be configured as described in the previous sections Configuring Windows “User Account Control” and Configuring Active X Control in Internet Explorer and the DVR settings must have been setup properly as described in the Network Setup for Remote Access section before attempting remote access.

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