Digital Watchdog DW-VHD4 Quick Start Manual page 8

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NETWORK CONFIGURATION
Network Setup for External Access
To connect to the VMAX HD externally via the internet, you will need to setup the
DVR's ports in your router.
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Contact your Network Administrator & Internet Service Provider for proper network
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configuration.
1. Set the Network type as DHCP.
2. Once the system generates all the necessary information, change the network type to static
and save the settings without changing anything.
3. go to a computer that is connected to the same network as the DVR and go to Start
Programs Accessories Command Prompt.
4. Enter the command
-subnet mask
- Gateway (This is your router's IP address).
5. Open an internet explorer webpage and enter the gateway address in the address bar. Enter
user ID and password to access your router. Contact your Internet Service Provider for this.
6. Depending on your router's make and model, open the ports associated with the DVR (80,
5445, 5446 if applicable). You can check portforward.com for additional information relevant to
your specific router.
ipconfig
and press enter. Write down the following information:

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