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remote access
network setup
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service)
A DDNS account allows you to set up a web site address that points back to your Local Network so you can access the DVR over
the Internet using a static or dynamic IP address. One problem with a dynamic address is your internet service provider (ISP)
changes this address from time to time. When it changes you need to re-configure your DVR with the new address. To do so you
will have to get the new IP address. Although you can go to www.myipaddress.com to get the new IP address, you still have to
make the changes manually.
So what are your choices? The first would be to obtain a
static IP address from your ISP. This can get expensive due to
setup fees and monthly rates. Fortunately there is an easier
– and free – option. That is to use a dynamic domain name
service (DDNS) to get a domain name that can be linked
to your dynamic IP address. While there are multiple free
DDNS services available, we recommend www.dyndns.com
as the DVR has been already configured to accept account
information from this service.
How DynDNS.com works:
1. You install the DynDNS® Updater software on your
network
2. When your Internet Service Provider changes the your
IP address, the DynDNS Updater detects that the
network’s IP address has changed
3. The DynDNS Updater sends the new IP address to
DynDNS.com
4. The DynDNS.com update server receives the
information, and assigns the new IP address to your
Dynamic DNS hostname you created.
In addition to automatically keeping up with the changes in
the address, you will now be able to enter a domain name
rather than a string of digits when accessing the DVR in
Internet Explorer.
How to obtain your Domain Name from www.dyndns.com
1. Using a computer that is connected to the same router as the DVR, use Internet Explorer to go to www.dyndns.com
2. Decide whether you only need one domain name which is free or require multiple names for a fee.
3. Follow the instructions for completing the required information to register
4. You will receive a confirmation e-mail with your new domain name. An example domain name might be
adam@dyndns.com. You will need it to configure the DVR.
First obtain your Router DNS
You need to get your DNS manually from your router. You will
need the Primary or Secondary DNS from your router for DDNS to
function properly.
To obtain your Primary or Secondary DNS:
1. In your web browser, log in to your router using its Default
Gateway address. NOTE: Refer to your router`s manual or
software for login information. You can also get the Default
Gateway on your PC by selecting Start>Run. Type CMD and
press Enter. In the Command Prompt window type ipconfig and
press Enter.
2. View its WAN settings. Write down the Primary or Secondary
DNS address for use in the next step.
DynDNS.com Setup Screen
WAN Settings Example
To configure Static IP settings in the DVR:
1. Select STATIC IP from the TYPE drop down box in the NETWORK SETUP
Menu.
2. Enter your IP Address, Subnet mask, and Gateway info you obtained from
your computer through the previous step in the respective fields using the
Virtual Keyboard.
3. Click APPLY. Click OK in the confirmation window.
4. If necessary, change the Media and Web Port settings
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)
UPnP Forum is an industry initiative designed to enable simple and robust
connectivity among consumer electronics, intelligent appliances and mobile
devices from many different vendors. This protocol is designed to allow networked
devices, such as computers, printers, mobile devices to automatically discover
each other’s presence on a network and to connect seamlessly for data sharing and communications. NOTE: Your Router must
support UPnP function to use this protocol.
To configure UPnP settings:
1. Enable the UPnP function in your Router.
2. In this DVR, Open the MAIN MENU and click ADVANCE.
3. From the Advanced Setup menu, click NETWORK.
4. Under UPnP, select ON.
5. Click APPLY to save your settings and then click OK in the confirmation window.
6. Using a remote PC, open Internet Explorer.
7. In the address bar, enter your Router WAN IP address immediately followed by WEB PORT (no spaces). Example: http://
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX(Router WAN IP):XXX(WEB PORT)
8. Enter your system ADMIN password and select INTERNET. NOTE: If you have not enabled passwords on the system, leave
the password field blank.
9. Click LOGIN.
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
The Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is a network protocol for
encapsulating Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) frames inside Ethernet frames. It is
used mainly with DSL services where individual users connect to the DSL modem
over Ethernet and in plain Metro Ethernet networks. Use this option if you are going
to attach the DVR directly to a DSL or Cable modem instead of a router.
To configure PPPoE settings:
1. Select PPPOE from the TYPE drop down box in the NETWORK SETUP
Menu.
2. You will need to contact your ISP provider for the user name and password
need to enter into the PPPOE NAME and PASSWORD fields.
3. Click APPLY. Click OK in the confirmation window.
4. If necessary, change the Media and Web Port settings.
Network Setup Options
PPPoE Setup
Web Port 80
NOTE: For added security, we strongly recommend changing Web port 80
on the system to any desired port not blocked by your Internet service pro-
vider (ISP). Please note however, that you will also need to update the Web
port in your browser and open this new port in your router.