Disconnected From The Internet - Night Owl DP2 Series User Manual

9. Verify that you can see your cameras and click Continue.
10. Click Complete Setup. Your DVR goes to the Live View screen. Proceed to Step 5 - Install
the Cameras.

Disconnected from the Internet

IMPORTANT: Night Owl STRONGLY RECOMMENDS connecting the DVR to the Internet for
Please note the following limitations if you choose to NOT connect the DVR to the
Internet:
• You must manually update the DVR firmware to the latest version to receive Technical
Phone Support. Go to
(see the support label on your DVR to confirm) in the search field to access the latest
firmware. Follow the instructions that are provided with the download.
• You cannot view your system remotely on a Smart Device.
• Resetting your password is a much longer process to ensure security.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN THIS PROCEDURE:
You must have a USB flash drive or External Hard Drive that is formatted to FAT32. Refer
to the Format a USB Flash Drive or External Hard Drive section of the Back Up/Export
Videos chapter for further instructions.
1. Plug your DVR into a power source.
2. After ensuring you have a formatted USB flash drive or External Hard Drive, click I do not
want to connect to the Internet.
3. At the STOP prompt, after reading the advisory message, click I still don't want to
connect it.
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this initial setup.
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