Lorex L20WD800 Series Network Setup Manual
Setting up remote viewing on the l20wd800 series combo dvr/monitor system
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Page 1: Network Setup
Setting Up Remote Viewing on the L20WD800 Series Combo DVR/ Monitor System Network Setup English Version 090808.1 MODEL: L20WD800 Series www.lorexcctv.com Copyright © 2008 Lorex Technology Inc. -
Page 2: Setting Up Remote Viewing
What do you need? • The LCD/DVR System. • A PC with the installed with the Lorex Client 4.0 software (refer to the Software Guide for installation instructions) • A Router (not provided with the system) •... -
Page 3: Network Checklist
Network Checklist The following checklist is provided to assist you in confirming that all steps have been successfully performed during Network Setup. Use this checklist in conjunction with the detailed steps outlined on the following pages, ticking off each option as you complete it. □... - Page 4 Select the DDNS Server option, and use your information to complete the DDNS □ Configuration: □ • DDNS Server Name: Lorex (default) • Domain Name: Enter the name you set for the DDNS web configuration. • User ID: Enter your user ID •...
- Page 5 System - IP & MAC Address The IP & MAC Addresses are necessary for DDNS Setup (for remote access to the System). To Locate the System information, Press the ENTER button on the Front Panel or Info on the Remote Control while viewing the Cameras.
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Page 6: Network - Router Port Forwarding
Network - Router Port Forwarding Network - Router Port Forwarding You will need to enable port forwarding on your Router to allow for external communications with your System for ports: • TCP/IP PORT 6100 • WEB PORT 80 Computers, Systems, and other devices inside your network can only communicate directly with each other within the internal network. - Page 7 Web - Finding Your External IP Address You will need to have your External IP address to set up your DDNS account. One of the fastest ways to find this information is to use a 3rd Party website such as http://www.showmyip.com settings.
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Page 8: Network - Setting Up Your Ddns Account
Network - Setting Up Your DDNS Account Lorex offers a free DDNS service for use with your System. A DDNS account allows you to set up a web site address that points back to your Local Network. The following outlines how to set up your free DNS account. - Page 9 5. Click the Create New Account link at the bottom of the form to submit your request. 6. Your Account information will be sent to you at the E-mail Address you used in Step 3. You will need this information for remote access to your System. Remember to record YOUR information before clicking on the Create New Account link.
- Page 10 The URL for accessing your video is: holycats.lorexddns.net. When setting up the Lorex client software for remote access, use this URL in place of the IP Address. If you have decided to use the free Lorex Email Service (default option) for any system event notifications and alerts, you must register with lorexddns.net and activate the DDNS option in the System's Set Up / Network...
- Page 11 Network - Setting Up Your DDNS Account Option #2: Log into the Lorex DDNS Website at http://www.lorexddns.net and enter your Username and Password. Click the ACTION button located on the console to display a copy of the Configuration email:...
- Page 12 System - DDNS SETUP Once the DDNS settings have been configured online, the information must be entered on the System to allow for remote connection via the Lorex Client 4.0 Software (or through Internet Explorer): 1. Access the Main Menu Setup screens, and navigate to the SYSTEM option.
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Page 13: Adding A Group
Lorex Client 4.0 Software - Connection Manager The Connection Manager contains the setup information to allow the user to remotely connect to the System. Adding a Group Lorex Client 4.0 Software - Connection Manager... - Page 14 Lorex Client 4.0 Software - Connection Manager Adding a Site (Individual Unit Configuration) NOTE: When entering the information for the IP / DOMAIN NAME: • If you are connecting from within your network (i.e. The System and your PC are both inside your house), you only need to enter the IP address of the System into the software (i.e.
- Page 15 Lorex Client 4.0 Software - Remote Connection Lorex Client 4.0 Software - Remote Connection Once the site setup profile has been created, a connection can then be made to the System:...
- Page 16 Network Troubleshooting Tree Network Troubleshooting Tree Use the following tree to assist you with troubleshooting your network setup. Step #1 - I have connected my System to my Router. When I press the ENTER button my IP is Similar to 192.168.###.### or anything other than 127.0.0.1 This means that your system has leased an IP address from the Router.
- Page 17 Step #4 – My Network Setup is: One Router connected to the Modem Proceed to Port Forwarding for your Model of Router. We have walkthroughs for <model list>. If your model is not listed, please refer to your Router Manual or Support, or visit http://www.portforward.com detailed walkthroughs.
- Page 18 Network Troubleshooting Tree Step #6 – I have entered the Settings on my System and pressed the “DDNS STATUS” button You have received a SUCCESS message Your system should be connected to the remote DDNS server now. Step #7 – I have installed the software on my PC inside my Local Network and have tested my connection I am able to locally connect to my...
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Page 19: Troubleshooting Steps
Troubleshooting Steps We have included troubleshooting steps for the most common issues with each step of the Network Troubleshooting Tree. Please try all the steps listed below before calling for support. Step #1 – My IP is 127.0.0.1 This means that your system is NOT communicating on the network. Some things to try: •... - Page 20 • Double check your email inbox for one from Lorex. If you don’t have your information, you will need to call us for a reset for your information in our Database. Please press the Enter Button on the front panel of your System and have ready your System MAC address and System IP address before calling.
- Page 21 Glossary Below is a glossary of terms commonly used throughout this document. • DDNS – Dynamic Domain Name System. A Domain Name System assigns a name to an IP Address – for example, 64.223.167.99. If you type in bar, your computer sends a request to a Name System, which looks to the IP address for Google to bring the information back to your computer.
- Page 22 It’s all on the web Product Information User Manuals Quick Start Guides VISIT www.lorexcctv.com Lorex Technology Inc. Specification Sheets Software Upgrades Firmware Upgrades www.lorexcctv.com...