Ip & Mac Address; Finding Your External Ip Address - Lorex L15LD400 Instruction Manual

Remote Access with the DDNS Service
IP & MAC Address
1. Access the Main Menu Setup screens, and
navigate to the SYSTEM MENU -
EXTERNAL DEVICE - TCP/IP SETUP - IP
SETUP option.
2. Record the MAC Address of your system.
This information is NECESSARY for the
DDNS Setup process.
3. Confirm that the DHCP MODE is set to
AUTOMATIC. This will allow your system
to lease an IP ADDRESS from your router.
If the system is not set to AUTOMATIC,
change the setting and click IP DETECT -
the system will obtain an IP address.
4. The IP PORT is 50000 by default. The IP
Address, Gateway
assigned to your system by your router. If
the settings are not displayed, and the unit
is set to DHCP MODE: AUTOMATIC, you
may need to click IP DETECT - the system
will obtain an IP address.
NOTE: The system will lease networking
information from your Router. If you wish to
set your information manually, then set the
DHCP MODE to MANUAL. Please consult
your Hardware Manual for further Menu
options.

Finding Your External IP Address

You will need to have your External IP address to confirm the configuration of your DDNS
account. One of the fastest ways to find this information is to use a 3rd Party website such as
http://www.showmyip.com
Your IP address can also be found within your Router settings. Refer to your router user guide for
further details.
NOTE: Your External IP address may occasionally change, based on your specific Internet
Provider. A DDNS Service allows you to connect to your unit, regardless of an IP Address change
by providing you with a Dynamic Address (and connecting via your system specific MAC address).
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