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13.3 REMOTE SERVER SETUP
In order to access the DVR unit remotely, the DVR Server must be setup to allow remote connections.
1 Disable Remote Enables/Disables acceptance of remote connections by the DVR server.
2 Time Out Value Specifies a value (in seconds) to wait for a signal from the Digital Watchdog
Remote Client. If a signal is not received by that time, the connection is
dropped.
3 Center Port Used by the DVR to transfer the connection data.
4 Image Port Used by the DVR to transfer the image data.
5 Search Port Used by the DVR to transfer the search data
13.3.1 CONFIGURING THE SERVER FOR REMOTE CONNECTION
1 Enter Setup on the DVR unit.
2 Click the Communication Setup button to open the Network menu.
3 Uncheck the Disable Remote Control option. You should now be allowed to adjust port settings if
necessary.
NOTE: If you are using a Firewall, it may be necessary to adjust the port settings on both the
DVR and the Firewall. Contact your Network Administrator for more information.
4 Press OK.
5 Make sure a User account is created. Without a user account, the Administrator account must be used.
The DVR server is now ready to receive incoming connections.