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For the following steps, use the information that you just wrote down. To access
the network settings on your DVR, go to the General Menu, then to Network >
Main and choose the Static option.
1. Manually enter the IP address into the IP Address field; this is the number
that ends with 150. You may have to add placeholder zeros for any sections
that do not contain three digits e.g. 192.168.1.150
2. Confirm that the Subnet Mask is set to 255.255.255.000.
3. Enter the "Default Gateway" number from the prior section into the Gateway
field. Again you will need to add placeholder zeros in any sections that do not
contain three digits e.g. 192.168.1.1
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192.168.001.150.
192.168.001.001.
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4. DNS1 and DNS2 fields are auto-populated in most cases, if they are not they
need to be set as follows: DNS1: [Gateway] DNS2: 8.8.8.8.
5. Click the Save button to apply all changes.
6. Reboot or power cycle the DVR.
NOTE: Write these addresses down in the User Information section at the end of
the manual for future reference.
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Make sure that the DVR is properly connected to the router/modem.
Follow these steps to determine basic information about your network:
1. Select the Airport icon on your computer screen and choose the "Open
Network Preferences" option.
2. Choose Ethernet and select the Advanced button in the lower right corner.
3. Select the TCP/IP tab at the top to display your computer's network
information.
4. Write down the "IPv4 address."
5. Change the last three digits of the address to 150 and write this address down
as well e.g. 192.168.1.150. This will become the IP address of your DVR at a
later time.
6. Make note of the IP address listed for router. You will need to enter this into
the DVR network settings.
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