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Remote Viewing on Internet Explorer
REMOTE VIEWING ON INTERNET
EXPLORER
You can also view your system remotely using Internet Explorer (version 8 or later required).
NOTE: Remote viewing is only compatible with Internet Expl
orer. Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari,
and other browsers are not supported.
Prerequisites
• The HTTP Port (default: 80) and Client Port (default: 35000) must be port forwarded to your
router.
• You must create a DDNS account, and have the DDNS settings configured in your NVR. For
details, see “Appendix D: Setting Up DDNS Service” on page 98.
• The NVR must have internet access.
To view your system using Internet Explorer:
1. Open Internet Explorer. It is recommended to select Run as Administ
rator when opening
Internet Explorer to ensure full functionality.
2. In the address bar, enter your system’s IP address or DDNS address followed by the HTTP
Port (def
ault: 80). For example,
http://192.168.1.1:80 or http://tomsmith.myddns-flir.com:80
NOTE: You MUST include http:// in order to access your system.
3. An attention bar appears at the top or bottom of the scr
een to prompt you to install ActiveX
plugins, click Install or Allow and follow the prompts to install the plugins.
4. Enter the system user name and password (by default admin / 00
0000).
5. Select LAN t
o connect using the main (high quality) stream. Select WAN to use the substream
to conserve bandwidth and for improved performance when connecting over the Internet.
6. Click Login to l
og in.
Enter the system User Name
and Password