Connecting The Dvr To The Network; Router Or Lan Connection - EverFocus ECOR FHD 4F User Manual

2.5 Connecting the DVR to the Network

There are three methods to connect the DVR to the network: Router or LAN Connection, Direct
High‐Speed Connection and One‐to‐One Connection. For more information of the network,
please refer to Appendix A. Network Overview.
2.5.1

Router or LAN Connection

This is the most common connection in which the DVR is connected to a router and allows
multiple users on and off site to see the DVR on a LAN/WAN (Internet). The DVR must be
assigned an IP address that is compatible with its LAN. By setting up port forwarding on the
router, you can remotely access the cameras from outside of the LAN via the Internet. To
remotely access the Web interface, please refer to 7. Remote Access to the DVR. To set up
port forwarding, please consult the manual of the router or refer to Appendix B: Linksys &
D-Link Port Forwarding.
Connection Procedure:
The First step is to purchase or make a straight through cable. We recommend
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purchasing one if you have never made a straight through cable. Please remember you
can not use a cross-over network cable for this application.
Once you have a straight through cable, plug one end into the LAN port on the back of
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the recorder and the other into the router.
Log into the EverFocus DVR menu and go to the Network Setting Menu.
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To let the router automatically assign an address:
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Internet
ECOR FHD 4F / 8F / 16F Full HD DVR
Cat 5 Straight Through Cable
High-speed modem
Straight-through LAN patch cable
Left: Pinout of a straight-through cable.
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Router