Lorex Client 11: Client Software for PC

Lorex Client 11: Client Software for PC

Lorex Client 11 is a client software for PC that allows you to connect to your DVR on a PC and view your cameras from anywhere in the world.

NOTE:BeforeyoucanconnecttoyourDVRovertheInternet,youmustcompleteportforwarding andDDNSsetup.Fordetails,seesteps1,2,and3under“SettingupyourDVRforRemote Connectivity” on page 51.

Connecting to your DVR using Lorex Client 11

1Insert the software CD that comes included with the system. Open the CD and click DVR Software>Lorex Client Software - PC. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Lorex Client 11.

• OR, download the Client Software for PC from www.lorextechnology.com.

2

Once installation is finished, double-click the Lorex Client 11 icon (

) from the desktop.

 

The DVR login screen appears.

 

3

Configure the following:

 

•IP Address: Enter the DDNS address or local IP address of your DVR.

•The DDNS address must include the URL Request you created when you registered for DDNS, followed by .lorexddns.net. For example, if your URL request is tomsmith, enter tomsmith.lorexddns.net.

•The DVR's local IP address can be obtained by pressing on the front panel or

right-clicking and then clicking the Main Menu button ( ) >System>Info (an example of a local IP address is 192.168.5.11)

•User Name: Enter the DVR's username. The default user name is admin.

•Password: Enter the DVR's password. By default, the password is left blank.

•Client: Enter the Client Port number of your DVR. By default, this is 9000.

4Click Login to access your DVR. Lorex Client 11 connects to your DVR and streams live video from your cameras. The interface for Lorex Client 11 is identical to the web client interface used when you connect to your DVR using Internet Explorer. For details, see “Remote Viewing Interface” on page 63.

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