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MyDVR: Logging In
If you’re logging in to the DVR for the first time via a local network, then use the following settings:
• IP: This field will
• Server Port: The default is 9000. MyDVR will automatically detect the server port of the DVR.
• Username: To get full control of the DVR, use the default administrator username: admin. You can create other accounts, but the default is always called admin.
• Password: Enter the admin account password here. If you haven’t set a password yet, then leave this field blank (and we suggest that you set a password as soon as possible).
Before running MyDVR for the first time:
Ensure your DVR is connected to a network and (if accessing via the Internet) you know the Public IP Address of the DVR or the DDNS address (see “Network: Advanced: DDNS” on page 39 for more).
That your network is set to DHCP addressing or the DVR has been configured to use STATIC addressing (see “Network: General” on page 37).
That UPnP is enabled on your router (see your router’s documentation to learn more).
If you’re accessing the DVR via a LAN (local network):
•Select LAN under the heading Network Type (unless your computer has performance issues - then select WAN. See the note on multiple monitors, below/right).
•Your DVR should automatically appear in the list of compatible devices near the top of the window.
•If your DVR does not appear, choose Scan Device in LAN. If this doesn’t work, then it indicates some kind of local network fault.
•Select your DVR from the list - it will probably be the only thing there, unless you’ve got another Swann DVR.
If you’re accessing the DVR via the Internet:
•Select WAN under the heading Network Type.
•If you’re using a Fixed Public IP address, choose IP Address under Register Mode, and enter the IP address into the space marked IP.
•If you’re using a DDNS hostname, choose Domain Name under Register Mode, and enter the DDNS domain name into the field labelled Domain.
•If you’re using the SwannDVR DDNS service, your address will be: yourDDNSname.swanndvr.net
•Enter the Server Port for the DVR. The default is 9000. The DVR won’t be able to automatically detect this over the Internet - you’ll need to remember it if you’ve changed it!
•Enter your Username and Password.
•Choose Login.
Note: Multiple MonitorsThe MyDVR software does not support hardware acceleration when using multiple monitors. On some systems, this can cause significantly reduced performance.
If you experience slow playback or the video is not being displayed at all, disable all monitors but your primary one. Selecting WAN mode (even over a local network) can also improve performance.
Basic Setup
Default Password Information
To ensure your privacy, this DVR supports password protection.
The default,
admin as your username and leave the password blank. This will give you access to all areas of the DVR. The password function is disabled by default. However, if you’re asked for a password, the default is “12345”.
To ensure your ongoing privacy, we strongly recommend setting a password as soon as possible. Choose
something that you’ll remember, but that others would be unlikely to guess.
If you do manage to lock yourself out of the DVR, you’ll need to contact us at the Swann Technical Support
Telephone Helpdesk - the number is on the back cover.
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