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Remote Access from a Mobile Device
The DVR supports access from mobile devices such as iPhone, iPad and the
increasingly popular Android operating system. To correctly confi gure your DVR for
remote access via a mobile device, or indeed any remote access, it is important to
have your network and Internet connection confi gured correctly. Typically, this is
matter of forwarding ports from your router to specifi c devices (in this case, your
DVR).
Requirements
To access the DVR via a mobile device, the following conditions must be met:
• A high-speed Internet connection with an upload speed in excess of 256kbps
(ideally above 512kbps).
• The DVR attached to this high-speed Internet connection.
• Your home network correctly confi gured to allow the DVR's SERVER PORT
unrestricted access to the Internet. Typically, this requires enabling UPnP
(recommended) or forwarding ports (not recommended).
• A compatible mobile device with a supported platform (see below).
• The correct application(s) installed on your mobile device.
• A suffi cient signal to your mobile device (areas with intermittent coverage or low
signal strength will adversely aff ect the playback).
Setting up the DVR for Mobile Access
1. Enter the Main Menu.
2. Navigate to Network, and locate the fi eld titled Mobile Port.
3. Ensure that the value listed is unique on your network, and make a note of it.
The default value is 18004. Note: that, if UPnP is not enabled, this port will need
to be properly forwarded from your router to ensure that it can be accessed
remotely.
4. The PASSWORD for mobile access is the same as the admin account password.
Note: If you want to access the DVR via a mobile device, then you'll need to use the
admin password to access it. We strongly advise setting password on the admin
account to prevent unauthorized remote access.
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Installation Tips & Tricks
One of the most important things to decide early on is where you're going to install
the DVR. There are several considerations to make, and some of them confl ict with
one another.
• Your DVR needs to be located in a central location to allow you maximum options
when placing your cameras. This is true whether your cameras are connected
via cables or wirelessly - one way, you'll have to physically install cabling, and
wireless systems still have a limited range.
• On the other hand, your DVR should be installed somewhere secure. If the DVR is
too accessible it could be sabotaged or removed by an intruder.
• Ideally, assuming that you wish to use most features this DVR off ers, it should be
installed close to a network access point. There is, however, no problem using a
long network cable - a Cat 5e Ethernet cable up to approximately three hundred
feet (about 90m) should work. Diff erent network cable standards will off er a
longer or shorter range.
IMPORTANT: A note about operation
• We strongly recommend you use a USB mouse (one is included) for setup
and operation of the DVR.
• Your DVR is like a small, keyboardless computer and like most computers,
the fastest and easiest method for navigating through the menus and
their various options is with the mouse.
• Your remote control is ideal for those times your DVR is out of arms reach.
Package Contents
DVR Unit
Remote Control
Operating Instructions
Power Adapter with Cable
Software CD
If you are missing any of these components,
contact Swann Communications for assistance.
Network cable
USB Mouse
Security Stickers (4 Pack)
12-way Audio Adapter
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