Appendix D: Connecting to your NVR Using a Web Browser

AppendixD:ConnectingtoyourNVRUsingaWeb Browser

The NVR includes a built in web browser software. You can connect to your NVR in Internet Explorer 8 and above, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome.

NOTE: In order to connect to your NVR using a web browser, you must complete port forwarding and DDNS setup. Complete all the steps under “Appendix C: DDNS Setup (Advanced)” on page 160.

Connecting to your NVR Using a DDNS or Local IP Address

You must enter your NVR’s DDNS or Local IP address in the address bar to connect using a web browser.

•A DDNS address is formatted http://, the Domain Name/URL Request you received in the email after registering for your DDNS account, followed by .lorexddns.net, colon (:), and the HTTP port of your NVR (e.g. http://tomsmith.lorexddns.net:80). A DDNS address is required to connect to your NVR over the Internet.

•The local IP address is formatted http://, the IP address (can be found by right-clicking and selecting Information), colon (:), and the HTTP port of your NVR (e.g. http://192.168.50.219:80). You may only connect to the local IP address of the NVR within your own local network.

Connecting Using Internet Explorer

NOTE: The steps below describe how to connect to the NVR in Internet Explorer 9 or 10. The steps may vary for earlier versions of Internet Explorer.

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