Operation Manual

8.2 IE Remote Surveillance
In order to view the NVR from a network it must be connected to a LAN/WAN or internet. The network
setup should be done accordingly. Please refer to 5.6 Network Setup. This NVR supports IE browser, on
Windows XP and Vista platform.
8.2.1 On LAN
Step 1: Enter into the NVR’s Main MenuSetupNetwork tab to input IP address, Subnet Mask, etc .If
using DHCP, please enable DHCP in both the NVR and the router.
Step 2: Enter Record Setup to set network video parameters like resolution, frame rate etc.
Step 3: Open IE on a computer on the same network. Input the IP address of the NVR in IE address bar and
press enter.
Step 4: IE will download ActiveX component automatically. Enter the username and password in the
subsequent window.
Notice: If HTTP port is not 80, other number instead, need add the port number after IP address. For example, set HTTP port as 82,
need input IP address like 192.168.0.25:82.
User name and password here are the same with that used on the NVR. The default is admin and 123456.
8.2.2 On WAN
There are two ways for the NVR to connect to internet.
1. Connect the NVR to internet through router or virtual server
Step 1: Enter into the NVR’s Main MenuSetupNetwork interface to input IP address, Subnet Mask, etc.
If using DHCP, please enable DHCP in both the NVR and router.
Step 2: Forward IP address and port number in Virtual Server setup of the router or virtual server. Configure
the firewall to allow accessing the NVR.
Note: Port forwarding settings may be different in different routers and server. Please refer to the router’s manual for details.
Step 3: Open IE browser, input IP address, or dynamic domain name and enter. If HTTP port is not 80, add
the port number after IP address or domain name.
Step 4: IE will download ActiveX automatically. Then a window pops up and asks for user name and
password. Input name and password correctly, and enter to view.
Note: If you cannot download and install ActiveX, please refer to FAQ Q8.
2. Connect the NVR to internet through PPPoE directly.
Step 1: Enter into the NVR’s Main MenuSetupNetwork interface to enable PPPoE and then input user
name and password received from your ISP. Next, click ‘Apply’. The NVR will connect to the server and
would give a confirmation message.
Step 2: When accessing the remote interface of NVR, user can input WAN IP to access directly (user can
enter into Main menuInformationNetwork interface to check IP address).
Step 3: If users want to utilize dynamic domain name, please apply for a domain name in a DNS server
supported by the NVR or router. Then add to the NVR.
Step 4: The following setting steps are as the same as Step3 and Step 4 in Point 1.