Remote Access; Network Setup For Remote Access - First Alert DVRA0405 User Manual

Network Setup for Remote Access

Network Setup for Remote Access
Your Auto ID system is capable of connecting to a local area network (LAN) to
view remotely, without the use of port forwarding. Please follow the steps below.
1. Right click and select setting. Then select Network. This
will allow you to view all of your network settings.
2. Plug the Ethernet cable from your router the
Ethernet port on the back of the DVR.
3. Plug the ethernet cable from the DVR to a free ethernet port on the router.
4. Make sure "Automatic DHCP" is check marked.
5. Your IP address, subnet mask, DNS, and gate will
automatically populate AFTER you restart the DVR.
6. Port should stay at 9101.
7. Exit out of the network screen and on the DVR system, right click
and select Net Status from the list of options (pictured right).
8. This will display your unique Auto ID Code along with your online
status. Online status should say online when you have connected the
Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the DVR. You must also have
internet on your home network for this to work (pictured below).
9. You must install the Smartbridge software to your
computer to view the cameras locally or remotely.
10. Insert the CD Rom disk into the CD drive on your computer. Run Smartbridge.ex
11. Click Install to start the installation wizard and
to install the Smartbridge Software.
12. The Smartbridge Icon will appear on your desktop after the installation

REMOTE ACCESS

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