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Using the Main Menu
Network
The Network menu allows
you to configure network
settings and email alerts.
Configuring Network
Type: DHCP & Static IP
The system has the ability to operate in
DHCP mode and Static IP mode.
To configure DHCP and Static IP
settings:
1
Select the Network tab.
2
In the Type drop-down menu, select DHCP
or Static. If you select DHCP, the router
automatically assigns an IP to your DVR.
Select DHCP or Static
If you select Static, click the field beside IP
Address, and enter in the IP address of
your choice.
• Enter your custom Subnet Mask,
Gateway, DNS1 and DNS2 using the
mouse.
• You must assign the IP in your router that
you wish to make static. For example, if
you assign 192.168.2.89 as the static IP in
the DVR, you must assign 192.168.2.89 in
your router as a static IP as well. Consult
your router's user's manual for details.
3
Click Apply to save your settings.
4
Right-click until you exit all menus. You
will be prompted to restart.
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Enabling Auto Port Forwarding
Auto Port Forwarding allows the DVR to
open required ports on your router. This
feature only works on certain router
models.
NOTE: Port forwarding is not required to use
the Lorex Stratus Connectivity
service. For details on setting up
remote connectivity, see
"Connecting to Your DVR Over the
Internet on PC or Mac" on page 53.
To Enable Auto Port Forwarding:
1
Select the Network tab.
2
In the Auto Port Forwarding drop-down
menu, select Enable or Disable.
3
Click Apply to save your settings.
Changing the DVR's Client and
HTTP Port
The DVR's Default Client port is 9000.
The default HTTP port is 80.
To change the Client port and HTTP
port:
1
Select the Network tab.
2
In Client Port, enter the desired Client
Port (default: 9000).
NOTE: 9000 is represented as "09000."
3
In HTTP Port, enter the desired HTTP Port
(default: 80).
4
Click Apply to save your settings.
Client Port & HTTP Port fields
- Quick Links:
- Default System Password & Port Numbers
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