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To play a recording from the File List menu, double click on the file you want to view. The
recording will automatically begin to play in the interface.
How To Upgrade System Firmware
Keeping the firmware on your NVR up to date is an important part of overall system health. For
security purposes, it is highly recommended to upgrade the firmware on your device every time a
new firmware is available. To locate the most up to date firmware for your NVR please visit
https://amcrest.com/firmware
Upgrading the firmware for your NVR can be done locally, using a USB flash drive, or via a web
browser using the web user interface. For more information on how to access the web user
interface please see section, "Computer Access Setup".
Upgrading the Firmware Locally
1. Insert a USB flash drive into your computer and go to
https://amcrest.com/firmware
2. Locate the most up to date firmware for your device and download it to your computer. Save
the file to your USB flash drive.
3. Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port on your NVR.
4. On the NVR, go to Operation and click on System Maintain, then click on the Upgrade tab.
5. Click on System Upgrade.
6. Locate the firmware file that is on the USB flash drive and then click Save.
7. Allow the system to be upgraded. The device may reset after the firmware update is complete.
Computer Access Setup
There are 2 ways to access your NVR from a computer, locally or remotely.
Local Access: Logging into your NVR's web interface from a computer or laptop connected to
the same network as your NVR (home, office, etc.).
Remote Access: Logging into your NVR's web interface from a computer or laptop connected to
a network outside of your home or business network (coffee shop, work computer, etc.)
Local access is preferred by those who do not want to make their NVR accessible from outside
their network. However, there are several options available for remote access that use
standardized and secure network protocols including SSL, TLS, DDNS, etc. Most other users
require remote network access by way of their smartphones, tablets, laptops, or computers,
wherever they are.
The following section will cover both means of access (local and remote). Keep in mind that any
user can have both local and remote access simultaneously if they choose.
This device features the latest in JavaScript technology which allows you to access your device
using a wide variety of web browsers including Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and other
mainstream web browsers using a PC or Mac computer. However, as a primary means of
accessing the web user interface for your Amcrest device in a web browser,
Internet Explorer
Mode
in Edge as most modern browsers may provide certain limitations when accessing your
device via a web browser. To access the web UI using a web browser, please refer to the
information provided below.
Locate the IP address for your device using the Amcrest IP Config Tool. The Amcrest IP Config
Tool can be downloaded at the following web page:
amcerest.com/downloads.
In the All Downloads menu, click on IP Config Software to begin the free download. Once
the download has completed installing, locate the IP address associated with the device
you would like to view in the browser.
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