Lorex ECO3 LH140 Series Quick Networking Manual

This guide will show you how to set up your new Lorex system for connection over the Internet
using a PC, Mac, Smartphone, or Tablet.
Before You Start:
Make sure you have:
• A router and high-speed Internet access (not included).
• Connected your DVR to your router using an Ethernet cable. (See the Quick
Connection Guide for details).
• A PC or Mac connected to the same router as your DVR.
Except where noted, the instructions are the same for PC and Mac users.

Find Your IP and MAC Address

1
Press the button on the front panel of the DVR.
OR
Right-click and click the Main Menu button (
Record your information below:
IP ADDRESS: . .
MAC ADDRESS: - -
3 Port Forwarding
Easy Connect Wizard (PC Only)
You must have the following before using the software:
1. Your router's model and version numbers
2. Your router's user name and password
3. Your Lorex device's IP address (recorded in Step 1)
a Install the Lorex Easy Connect Wizard software
from the CD or from www.lorextechnology.com and
double-click the Desktop icon to open.
The Easy Connect Wizard automatically detects routers on your
b
network. Click the Next button.
NOTE: If more than one router is detected, additional setup steps
may be required. See the Easy Connect Manual on CD for details.
Under the Router drop-down list, select the model of your router OR
c
click the Search button to enter the name of your router model.
Linksys or Netgear Routers: Click Try to Auto Detect (works
with most models).
d Under Router IP, click the Detect Router IP button. The router's
IP address is filled in.
Quick Networking Guide
), then System>Info.
.
- - -
e Under Username and Password, enter the
router's username and password.
Under IP, enter the IP address of your Lorex
f
device recorded in step 1.
g
Under Port, enter the system port number(s).
By default: 80, 9000, and 1025.
Click Next to continue.
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ECO3 LH140 Series
Digital Video Surveillance Recorder

Local Connection

2
PC
Install Lorex Client Software for PC from the
a
CD or from www.lorextechnology.com.
Double-click on the Lorex Client 11
b
icon on your desktop.
c
Enter the following information:
IP Address: Enter the IP Address of your DVR.
User Name: The default user name is admin.
Password: By default, the password is left blank.
Client Port: By default, this is 9000.
DVR IP
9000
Click Login to access your DVR. Lorex Client 11 connects
d
to your DVR and streams live video from your cameras.
Congratulations! You can now view & playback video on your system via LAN. Continue the setup to enable Internet remote access.
80
DVR IP
9000
1025
Click Update Router.
The program updates the router settings.
This may take around 30 seconds.
You may need to manually save the
router settings after the program makes
the required changes.
Close the update window once the update is finished.
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Mac
a
Open Safari.
b
Enter the IP Address of your DVR into the address bar as shown.
http:// IP Address
http://192.168.1.100:80
c
Click Download to download the plug-in for Safari.
d
Click the Downloads button
Right-click
SurveillanceClient.dmg
and click Open
e
Double-click SurveillanceClient to install.
f After installation, right-click the Safari icon in the dock and select
Quit and then restart Safari.
g
Re-enter the IP Address of your DVR, the same way as in Step b.
Enter the DVR User Name and Password and click Login.
By default, the User Name is admin and the Password is
left blank.
OR

Manual Port Forwarding

Manually forward ports 80, 9000 and 1025 to your
DVR's IP address.
All routers are different. To port forward your router, please
refer to your router's user manual.
An example of a port forwarding screen is shown for
illustration purposes.
EXAMPLE
HTTP 80 80
Client 9000 9000
Mobile 1025 1025
LH140 ECO3 Series Quick Network Guide - English - R1
HTTP Port
(Default: 80)
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