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Setting Up DDNS
Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) is a service that provides a static address to simplify remote connection to the DVR. This service is most useful for installations where the WAN (public) IP address is dynamic (changes from time to time). Most public IP addresses are dynamic unless a static address has been specifically ordered from the internet service provider.
Enable DDNS
To enable this functionality of the DVR, follow the steps below:
1.Click Setup on the Display screen and log in as Administrator if prompted.
2.Click Administrative.
3.Click Program Management (Etc) and enter the Administrator password when prompted.
4.Click Show to the right of The agent program for DDNS.
5.Select the Enable DDNS check box.
6.Enter the ID, Password, and Hostname specified on the DDNS document shipped with your DVR.
Note Ensure the DVR has an IP address by setting it statically. The Network settings may need to be changed. If you are not sure of the correct values, contact the individual or department responsible for network administration at the site.
Set the IP Address
To set the IP address of the DVR, follow the steps below:
1.On the Display screen, click Exit and choose Restart in Windows Mode.
2.Right-click My Network Places and click Properties.
3.On the General tab, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties.
4.Select Use the following IP address.
5.Enter the following values (or as specified by the department responsible for network administration).
a.IP Address: The first three sets of numbers should match the router’s local IP address and the last set should be a unique number between
b.Subnet Mask: This should match the router’s setting (commonly 255.255.255.0 for 192.X addresses and 255.0.0.0 for 10.X addresses).
c.Default Gateway: This is the router’s internal IP address. Once DDNS is configured, the router the DVR connects to will need to be configured to forward ports 80 and 4000 to the IP address of the DVR.
For further instruction on this process, visit http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm
Select the correct model of router, and follow the instructions. Once DDNS and port forwarding have been configured, the DVR will be accessible from any remote site by entering the HOSTNAME into the address bar of Internet Explorer or the IP Address field in the Remote Software.
