System Menu
•DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - Allows the System to receive Network Information from the DHCP
Server (i.e. The local Router).
zIf DHCP is set to ON, the IP Address, Gateway and Subnet Mask will be assigned by the DHCP Server (i.e. The local area network Router. The Router is not included with this system).
zIf DHCP is set to OFF, the Network Information will need to be assigned manually.
•DDNS (Dynamic DNS) - Allows the System to be accessed using a fixed domain (website URL) without entering the IP address. Lorex offers a free web based DDNS Service for remote access at http:// www.lorexddns.net
zIf you use the DDNS, there is no need to enter the IP Address with every connection.
zNavigate to the DDNS website to configure the free account. Enter your specific information (as provided at the DDNS Site)
zRefer to the Network Setup instructions in the Appendices for information on using the Free DDNS Service.
•Web Service - Allows the unit to be remotely accessed using Internet Explorer. This setting can be set to ON/OFF.
•Max TX Speed - Sets the default Maximum Data Transfer speed for the remote connection (default of 8192 KB/sec.).
•Network (TCP/IP) Settings:•IP Address - The IP address assigned to the System.
•Gateway - The network Gateway assigned by the Router (or manually entered).
•Subnet Mask - The network Subnet Mask assigned by the Router (or manually entered).
•1st / 2nd DNS Server - Automatically detected if DHCP is set to ON. Displays the IP address of the local DNS Server (i.e. local Router).
•DDNS Server - Set to the free DDNS Server provided by Lorex (http:// www.lorexddns.net).
•Net Client Port - Default port of 6100. Used for remote connection.
•Web Server Port - Default port of 80. Used for remote connection.
MAIL SETUPThe Mail Setup can use either the Lorex Mail Server or your existing Email settings to send notifications and alerts
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