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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.
8.3.3 Port Configuration
After you have configured the network settings, you will need to forward the
necessary ports to be able to view the DVR over the Internet.
Refer to your router's documentation to see how port forwarding works for your
device. This process may be referred to as "Port Forwarding," "Port Mapping," or
"Virtual Server."
Below are some general considerations to keep in mind to make sure that the
appropriate ports are forwarded:
1. Go to http://whatismyip.com. Your public IP address will appear at the top of
the page; write this number down.
2. Open the Internet Explorer browser and type in your IP address in the URL bar.
3. Log in to your router using your user name and password. If you do not know
your router's user name and password you will need to contact your ISP or the
router manual/support to retrieve that information.
4. Once logged in to your router, go to the settings related to port forwarding.
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