Lorex Vantage ECO LH110 Series Quick Setup Manual page 2

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REMOTE INSTALLATION GUIDE
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STEP 4
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Skill Level
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Auto Port Forward Wizard
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NOTE: You must be on the same network as the DVR when
setting up the DDNS.
The Lorex Auto Port Forwarding Wizard is a software that
automates router port forwarding.
You must have the following before you configure the software:
1. Your router's model and version numbers
2. Your router's user name and password
3. Your Lorex device's IP address (recorded in Step 3-1)
4. Your Lorex device's port numbers that require port forwarding
(80, 9000, 1025)
Installation
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Insert the system's software CD, and follow the instructions to
launch the Lorex Auto Port Forwarding Wizard software.
NOTE: The Wizard is PC compatible only.
Mac users, please go to Step 4-4.
1: Populate the Router Database
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The Auto Port Forwarding Wizard
automatically populates a list of
current routers, and detects the
number of connected routers.
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1. Click the Next button after the
software detects your router
configuration.
2: Enter your Router Settings
1. Under the Router drop-down list,
select the model of your router OR
80
click the Search button to enter
9000
the name of your router model.
NOTE: Ensure you select the
1025
proper model and firmware
number of the router (as it appears
on the back of the router)
IMPORTANT: Default ports that must be port forwarded
for remote access:
Port 80 (Web Port)
Port 9000 (Net Client/Media Port)
Port 1025 (Mobile Connectivity Port)
NOTE: Click the Auto Detect button if you have a
Linksys or Netgear router (this works with most models).
2. Under Router IP, click the Detect Router IP button. 5
The router's IP populates in the blank field.
3. Under Username and Password, enter the router's
username and password.
4. Under IP, enter the IP address of your Lorex device as
recorded in Step 3-1.
5. Under Port, enter the port number(s) that require forwarding
(80, 9000, 1025).
6. Click Next to continue.
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STEP 4
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3: Update the Router Settings
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1. Click the Update Router
button. The program begins
updating the router settings.
This may take 20 - 30 seconds.
2. Close the update window
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when the update finishes.
NOTE: You may have to
manually save your router settings
after the software makes the
required changes to your router.
4: Test your Connection
1. Click the Test Your Connection button. Your system's
default browser opens and connects to your Lorex device.
NOTE: Ensure that Internet Explorer is your system's
default internet browser.
Optional:
Manual Port Forward
If you were unable to port-forward your router
automatically using the wizard, you will need to
manually forward ports 80, 9000 and 1025 to
your DVR's IP address.
All routers are different. To port forward your router, please refer
to your router's user manual.
An example of a port forwarding screen is shown for
illustration purposes.
EXAMPLE
Web
80 80 12
Media 9000 9000
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Mobile 1025 1025
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DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) Set-up
Open your web browser (Internet Explorer by default) and
enter http://www.lorexddns.net in the address bar.
http://www.lorexddns.net
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Create Account
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1. Click Step 1
2. Create a new My Lorex account or
sign in using an existing account.
Complete New Account Information
NOTE: Warranty Registration is required for DDNS.
1. Click Warranties. 9
2. Click Activate Warranty.
3. Under Your Address,
select an address or click
Enter a New Address
to create a new address.
Fill in your address
information and click
Create Address.
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4. Fill in the warranty registration
form with your product and
purchase details and click Save
Warranty. Check the sticker
underneath your DVR for the
Product Model Number and
Serial Number.
5. Click Set Up a New DDNS.
6. Fill out the My
DDNS form:
• Product Warranty:
Select the product
warranty you created
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in the previous steps.
• Device Name: Enter a name for your device. You can
enter your name, business name, or anything of your choice.
• MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of your Lorex
system recorded in Step 3-1.
• URL Request: Enter the web site address that will be
used to connect to your Lorex system.
NOTE: URL Request should not be more than 15 characters.
6. Click Save to register your product for DDNS. A DDNS
registration confirmation email will be sent to the email
address used to register for My Lorex.
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Registration E-mail
An automated REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION E-MAIL
will be sent to your email. Print and Save this confirmation. You
will need to enter it into your system to enable remote access.
Domain Name/URL Request: tomsmith
DDNS User Name: tomsmith EXAMPLE
DDNS Device Password: (your password)
Enable DDNS on the DVR
1. Right-click in the main
viewing window,
and then click Main
Menu>Network.
2. Click DDNS Setup.
3. In the DDNS drop-down
menu, select Enable.
Enter the DDNS Information into the DVR
Enter the following into the DDNS Setup menu:
• Host Name: Enter the Domain Name/URL Request that
was emailed to you after DDNS registration.
• User Name: Enter your DDNS User Name that was
emailed to you after DDNS registration.
• Password: Enter your DDNS Device Password that was
emailed to you after DDNS registration.
Click Apply to save your settings.
Select Enable
Navigation
Host Name: Enter
Domain Name/URL Request
User Name: Enter DDNS
User Name
Password: Enter DDNS
Device Password
NOTE: Please allow 10~15 minutes for the DDNS servers to update
with your new DDNS address. This is normal for the DDNS system.
Logging into DVR Web Client (REMOTELY)
To access your DVR remotely, enter the DDNS address that you
created earlier into Internet Explorer. The DDNS Address must
include http:// , your URL request, followed by .lorexddns.
net, a colon, then the Web port number of your DVR.
Example of a DDNS address:
http://tomsmith.lorexddns.net:80
Colon
URL Request
Web Port Number
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Installing ActiveX Plug-ins
When connecting to your system the first time, you will have to
install an ActiveX plug-in for Internet Explorer.
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To install ActiveX plug-ins on Internet Explorer:
1. Log in to your system using Internet Explorer.
2. Click the ActiveX banner near the top of the browser, and
then click Run Add-on.
Run Add-on
Logging into the System
1. Enter the user name and password, as shown below.
Default login:
Username is "admin"
Password is left blank
3. Select the Open All Channels
Preview check box.
4. Click Login to connect to the system.
NOTE: Certain ISP (Internet Service Providers) block port
80. If you are unable to connect, check with your ISP and
consult with the user manual for instructions on changing the
web port. Make sure to port forward your revised web port.
Lorex Web Client Screen
Upon login, the Web Client main screen appears in your browser.
Tabs
Play Control
Options
Active
Channel
List
PTZ Controls
Main
Screen
For a full explanation of all the Web Client buttons and
features, please refer to the User's Manual.
Congratulations! You have completed Step 4 successfully. You
can now connect over the internet to view and playback video.
For Instant Mobile Connectivity using a
Smart Phone refer to the instruction manual.
Instant
Make sure to complete Step 4 entirely.
Mobile
Viewing To connect using Mac, please see the
instruction manual.
LH110 Series Quick Setup Guide - English - R4
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