Accessing The Web User Interface - Amcrest AMDV5M8 Quick Start Manual

4. In the Network settings page locate the TCP/IP option on the left panel list. Then, locate where
it says IP Address on the main center page of the window.
5. Write it down. It will look something like '192.168.xx.xxx', or '10.0.XX.XXX' depending on your
network, router, or service provider.
Note: It does not matter what your IP address looks like, however, the IP address is needed to
access the DVR from a web browser. If DHCP is enabled, it is highly recommended to disable it to
allow the device to maintain a static IP address. This will help to increase the overall efficiency and
security of your device.

Accessing the Web User Interface

To access the web user interface (web UI) for your DVR, open a web browser and type the IP
address for your DVR into the browser and press Enter. This will pull up the device initialization
screen. Set a location, language and video standard then click Next to continue.
Choose your Time Zone and System Time then click Next to continue.
Enter Password
Like accessing the DVR directly, if you are accessing the DVR for the first time you will need to
enter a password for the device. Enter a password. Click Next to continue.
Next, it is recommended to secure your DVR with an Email address and security questions. The
Email address entered can be used for password recovery purposes in case a password is
forgotten or needs to be reset.
Enter a valid email address and then select and answer the security questions provided in the
dropdown menu. Click OK when done.
When the DVR has been setup successfully you will hear a beep from the DVR and a prompt in
the browser letting you know that the initialization is complete. You will then be taken to the login
screen. Enter the username and password for your DVR then click Login.
Note: Please allow all permissions to allow the plugins to function in your browser. Once the
plugins are allowed the main menu screen will appear.
Accessing the Web User Interface Remotely
For the purposes of this guide, we will outline the most common method for setting up web access.
Port forwarding using the HTTP protocol and using Dynamic Domain Name Server (DDNS) is the
easiest way to setup stable remote access.
For this method, you should have direct access to your router as well as the ability to port forward
the device using the router's built-in interface.
Below is a step-by-step walk through that details how to setup the DVR for remote web access
using DDNS.
1. Log into the web UI and go to Management>>Network>>Connection. In the Connection tab,
note the HTTP Port information for your DVR.
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