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STEP 3. Check the box after Obtain an
IP address automatically (Red Box
in Picture 7-3)
STEP 4. Click the Test button (Green
Box in Picture 7-3)
STEP 5. After receiving the OK message
in the lower left-hand corner of the
screen, click the Apply button to
save the IP address and then exit the
window.
You have now completed DHCP setup for network access, but we suggest taking the
following, additional, steps in order ensure a stable connection by preventing the router from
assigning a new address to the DVR at a later date.
STEP 6. Upon return to the Main Menu, click on the Information icon (Green box in
Picture 7-1) and write down the IP address.
STEP 7. Return to the Network window (See steps 1 and 2) and write your new IP
address in the IP Address field.
STEP 8. Deselect the "Obtain an IP address automatically" checkbox, select Apply
before exiting the window.
The IP address will be used to forward ports 80 and 6036 on the router when setting up
access to the DVR from remote computers.
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PICTURE 7-3
STATIC IP
This process requires that you set up the network settings on the DVR to match those of the
attached router. Owners of 2Wire Brand routers should use DHCP.
STEP 1. To access the router's settings you will need to enter the Command (CMD)
panel on a computer also connected to the same router.
A. WINDOWS XP – Select Run from
your Windows START menu (lower
left of screen) and type "cmd" after
the prompt.
B. WINDOWS VISTA and WINDOWS
7 – Click on the START menu
(Windows icon) in the lower left of
your screen. Type "cmd" into the field
that says, "Search programs and
files" and hit ENTER or click on the
magnifying glass icon.
STEP 2. Type "ipconfig" at the prompt
(Red arrow in Picture 7-6) to
access router settings.
STEP 3. Write down the IP4v address
(Blue arrow) as well as the gateway
and subnet mask numbers (Green
arrows).
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PICTURE 7-4
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PICTURE 7-6
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