User manual
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SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM
3. Plug the mouse into the USB connector on the front or back of the NVR.
4. If you plan to access your NVR remotely, or congure your NVR to transmit alerts, email, etc. to external servers, plug a drop
cable from your local area network (LAN) into the RJ45 LAN connector on the back of the NVR.
5. Connect the power cord to the power connector on the back panel of the NVR, and then into a UPS (preferred) or surge
protector.
NOTE
Do not power on the NVR at this time.
2.5 Connecting it together – initial system setup
1. Plug the LAN cables from the cameras into the POE RJ45 connectors on the back of the NVR.
If other cameras to be monitored by the NVR will network to it through the LAN, plug their Ethernet cables into a switch
(router) on the LAN and power on those cameras. (Power to other cameras on the LAN may be provided through a PoE switch
if the camera is PoE capable, or through a separate cable and power adapter).
2. Power on the NVR using the power on / o (I / O) switch on the back panel.
3. Power on the monitor.
NOTE
Some monitors have multiple inputs such including VGA ,HDMI, BNC, etc. If you are using this kind of monitor, congure your
monitor to display the input connected to your NVR (HDMI or VGA).
2.5.1 Using the Wizard for basic conguration setup
1. Power on the NVR. Normally, an Alibi logo splash screen appears within 2 minutes. A secondary ash screen will appear
showing the status of the HDDs installed in the NVR.