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4-Camera H.264 Security System Setup Guide
SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR
CAUTION
By default, your DVR uses port 8090 for the web port, 9000 for the Media port, 10510 for the Mobile server port, and 8000 for
the Setup port. If any of these ports are used by to another device on your network, congure your DVR to use a dierent port.
Do not assign the ports used by your DVR for Web, Media, Setup or Mobile to any other device on your local network. Also, when
choosing a port for port forwarding an Internet connection to your DVR, do not use any of these ports, or other ports on your
network already in use.
2. Determine if your router/modem has a dynamic IP address (one that can change arbitrarily, often used by internet service
providers (ISPs) for cable/DSL modems) or static IP address (unchanging). If you are unsure, contact your ISP for this
information. If you use a dynamic IP address for your modem, go to step 4.
3. To nd the static IP address assigned to your LAN, go to http://www.whatismyip.com/ from a PC on the same network
(LAN) as your DVR. The IP address displayed is the IP address you will use to log in remotely. Keep this in your records. Skip
to step 6.
Static IP Address:
4. If you have a dynamic IP address, it is convenient and recommended to use a dynamic name server service, such as http://
www.dyn.com/ (a free service), to setup a remote connection with a xed hostname to your DVR. To setup an account,
follow the instructions on the website.
5. Whether you have a static IP address, or you set up a Dyn account for a dynamic IP address, the following are dierent ways
to view your DVR from a PC on the Internet:
a. In the URL eld of your Internet browser, enter the current IP address of your modem with router port number (port
forwarded for your DVR) assigned to your DVR in the format: http://<IP address:port> For example, if the IP
address of your modem is 190.180.170.32 and the port forward number is 85, enter:
http://190.180.170.32:85
b. Access the DVR using your Dyn account and hostname.