ConfigurationYou must have the following before you configure the software:1.Your router’s model number and version number2.Your router’s user name and password3.Your Lorex device’s IP address4.Your Lorex device’s port numbers that require port forwardingInitial Startup: Select language

1.Click the Language drop-down menu and select a language (English, French, Spanish). Click the Start button to continue.

Language drop-down menu

Figure 27.4 Initial setup window.

Software update section

Start button

Download Now button

 

A software update includes an updated list of routers

 

compatible with the Auto Port forwarding Wizard.

2.If software updates are available, click the Download Now button in the top-right corner.

• Run the update file and install the latest version of the software.Step 1: Populate the router database

The Auto Port Forwarding Wizard automatically populates a list of current routers, and detects the number of connected routers.

1. Click the Next button after the software detects your router configuration.

Click to update router database

Click to check for multiple routers

If more than one router is detected, you may need to contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) to port forward.

For details on configuring multiple routers, see “Configuring multiple routers” on page 73.

Figure 27.5 Router detection window.

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