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Requirements for Remote Access
The primary requirements for accessing the DVR4-5600 via the Internet are:
A High-Speed Internet Connection
Video uses a lot of data, so you'll need a fast Internet connection in order to get
smooth playback and monitoring remotely. Note that upload speed refers to the
rate at which an Internet connection can send data, not receive it. Most Internet
plans are 'asymmetrical', which means they can download data faster than they
can upload it.
We think that an Internet connection with an upload speed of 256kpbs is generally
sufficient for remote access, but ideally upload speeds of 512kbps or higher are
recommended - particularly for multi-channel playback or monitoring at higher
resolutions and quality settings.
Your DVR & Local Network Correctly Configured
It is important that your home network function correctly, and that the information
entered into the Networking menu in the DVR (see page 22) matches the general
network settings.
The first thing you'll need to determine is whether your router requires devices to
use fixed (STATIC) or dynamic (DHCP) addressing - you'll need the documentation
which came with your router to learn which type of IP allocation your router
requires. Most of the time, routers support both allocation methods. In such cases,
we suggest using a STATIC configuration, as it will let you exercise more control
over the functionality of your network, and reduce the need for maintenance.
In a DHCP configuration, you do not need to enter the IP address, subnet mask or
default gateway values into the DVR. Rather, the DVR will automatically request
this information form your networks Dynamic Host (usually your router).
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