Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity
5Configure the following:
•DDNS User Name: Enter the DDNS User Name from the confirmation email that was sent to you after you created your DDNS account.
•DDNS Password: Enter the DDNS Device Password from the confirmation email.
•DDNS Domain Name: Enter the Domain name/URL Request from the confirmation email.
6Click Apply to save your changes.
7Reset the DVR by disconnecting and reconnecting the power cable from the rear panel.
NOTE: Please allow 10~15 minutes for the DDNS servers to update with your new DDNS address before attempting to connect.
Step 4 of 4: Update the Client Software with your DDNS Information
Finally, you must configure your DVR List with the DDNS information for your DVR by adding a new DVR entry to the DVR List with your DDNS address. You will use the DDNS address whenever you want to connect to your DVR over the Internet.
If you are performing the steps below on a computer on the same network as your DVR, this allows you to keep a separate entry for your DVR on the local network. Connecting to the DVR will be faster on the local network and will allow you to save bandwidth.
To add a new entry to your DVR list using the DDNS address:
1Open the Client Software and click DVR List. The DVR List window opens.
2Click Add.
3Configure the following:
•Name: Enter the name you would like to use for your DVR. You can use your name, your company or business name, or anything of your choice.
•IP/DDNS: Enter the Domain name/URL Request followed by .lorexddns.net. For example, if the Domain name/URL request is tomsmith, enter tomsmith.lorexddns.net.
•Port: Enter the HTTP port (default: 80) from the System Information window.
•ID: Enter the ADMIN ID for remote viewing (default: 9).
•Password: Enter the ADMIN password for remote viewing (default: 3333).
4Click Change to save your settings. Then click Close to return to the client window.
5Select your DVR’s DDNS address from the
the top of the screen and click 
to connect. Live video from your cameras will appear when the connection is successful.
NOTE: If it does not connect within 30 seconds, click
and click 
again to refresh the connection.
Congratulations! Your DVR is now connected to the Internet. For instructions on using the Client Software to view live video, playback and backup recorded footage, and configure your DVR, see “PC and Mac Client Software for Remote Viewing” on page 62.
You can now access your DVR using a compatible web browser (for details, see “DVR Netviewer: Viewing Your DVR Using a Web Browser” on page 76) or mobile device (for details, see “Mobile Apps: Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device” on page 85).
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