If you are using a DHCP server, please select Obtain an IP address automatically. Any assigned IP address for the connected NVRs must be in the same class type as the server. If there is no DHCP server, please select specify an IP address and type in the IP address of your PC. This IP address must be different from the NVR IP but in the same class type.

NOTE: The IP address of a NVR in a network must be unique to itself as opposed to those of the other chosen PCs, but in the same class type

9.5 Connection Testing

With the previous settings, follow the instructions below to ensure whether you have established the connection successfully.

Click Start Programs MS-DOS Prompt

Type in ping 192.168.1.205 then Enter. (See the sample screen below)

**This IP is the NVR IP address that is assigned for the connected NVR in step 2.

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Maxtor NVR-2028 manual Connection Testing, Click Start Programs MS-DOS Prompt