System Setup Controls
NETWORK SUBMENU (CONT.)
PORT – The Port Information is required for remote access. The default port for the DVR is 8841. Please refer to the Port Forwarding section of this manual for details.
MAC ADDRESS – The Mac Address is the unique physical address set by manufacturer, which is necessary for DDNS network connection. Do not change this value.
PASSWORD – A Password is required for network connection. Set the password using the buttons on the front panel.
DDNS SETUP MENU – The DDNS Setup menu contains the configuration settings for remote access via the Lorex DDNS Service (http://ddns.strategicvista.net).
A DDNS Service updates the remote connection information, and is useful when the IP Address frequently changes.
DDNS SETUP
•Enable: Set to YES if using the DDNS
Service. DDNS ID: DDNS SERVER
•DDNS ID: Enter the name from the DDNS Registration using the virtual keypad. Press ENTER once complete.
•DDNS PASSWORD: Enter the password from the DDNS Registration using the virtual keypad. Press ENTER once complete.
•DOMAIN NAME: Enter the domain name from the DDNS Registration using the virtual keypad. Press ENTER once complete.
NOTE: Do not enter the entire DDNS address (i.e. myurl.strategicvista.net) – only the first part of the address should be entered (i.e. myurl from the example above).
•STATUS: Displays the status of the DDNS Connection. A Success message indicates that the network connection has been established.
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