Setting Up Remote Connectivity

SETTING UP REMOTE CONNECTIVITY

Your system is capable of remote connectivity. You can connect to your system through:

•A remote computer via web browser (Internet Explorer & Safari)

•A Mobile Device (iPhone™, Blackberry™, Windows Mobile™)

Remote Connectivity Options

Option 1: Lorex Easy Connect Remote Viewer

•Lorex Easy Connect supports remote viewing on a computer web browser only.

•Lorex Easy Connect allows you to connect to your system remotely without router port forwarding.

Steps required:

1.Create an Easy Connect account.

2.Enable Easy Connect on your system.

• For details, see “Remote Viewing Using Easy Connect” on page 61.

Option 2: Advanced Monitoring using DDNS

•DDNS allows you to connect to your system remotely using a computer or mobile device.

•Port forwarding is required.

Steps Required:

1.Port forward port 80 to your router using one of the following:

•The Auto Port Forwarding Wizard (included link on software CD).

•Manually port forwarding the required port to your router (consult router owner’s manual).

2.Create a Lorex DDNS account.

3.Enable DDNS on your system.

•For details on the Auto Port Forwarding Wizard, see “Lorex Auto Port Forwarding Wizard” on page 69.

•For details on creating a DDNS account, see “Setting Up DDNS” on page 76.

•For details on enabling DDNS on your system, see “Enabling DDNS on your system” on page 77.

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