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If an administrator has previous knowledge of networking, please follow the Quick Start Guide.

If an administrator is new to networking and has no previous knowledge of the subject, please follow the

step-by-step procedures for configuring, installing, and accessing your Network Video Server (NVS).

Please follow the entire walk-through without skipping any steps. The walk-through was designed to teach

the typical inexperienced home user how to configure their NVS using the simplest techniques and

terminology. Some of these techniques may actually be considered inaccurate, but should suit the needs of

most home users. Consult the FAQ and Appendices for further information when required. There is a basic

Internet and TCP/IP Tutorial at the end of this document

If after following the walk-through and exhausting all literature, please contact our Support Center for

technical support.

Notes Before Starting

• This product is only compatible with current variants of the Microsoft Windows OS.

• This product operates with Microsoft’s Internet Explorer only.

• You must have ActiveX controls enabled on your browser, found in the Options menu.

• Some pop-up blockers may block legitimate configuration screens, please disable these blockers when

configuring the NVS.

• Some hardware manufacturers include a cable/DSL modem, router/firewall, and Ethernet switch in

one device.

• If you have no available ports on your router (with integrated switch) you can purchase a 10/100

Ethernet switch to “expand” your Local Area Network

• The crossover cable is not wired as a typical straight-through network cable. This cable (or any

crossover) should be used for initial setup of the NVS via a PC/laptop.

• Please temporarily disconnect any proxy servers associated with Internet Explorer while configuring

the Network Video Server.

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