Appendix C: Setting Up Ddns Service - Lorex LH400 LINK SERIES User Manual

APPENDIX C: SETTING UP DDNS SERVICE

Lorex offers a free DDNS service for use with your DVR. A DDNS account allows you to set up a
web site address that points back to your local network. The following outlines how to set up your
free DDNS account.
To setup your free Lorex DDNS account:
1. In your browser, go to
click Create Account.
2. Complete the Account Information fields with
your personal information. Complete the
Warranty Information with your purchase
details (optional).
3. Complete the System Information fields:
• Product License: Select your product model
from the Product License drop down menu
(e.g. L800)
• <Product Code> - <MAC Address>:
Locate the MAC address of your (recorded
while loading the System)
• URL Request: Choose a URL for your DDNS
connection (i.e. your name, your company or
business name, or anything of your choice.)
4. Once the information has been entered, click
Create New Account.
5. Your Account information will be sent to you at
the email Address you used in Step 2.
You will need this information for remote access to your system. Record your information below:
Username:
Domain name*:
Password:
71
http://lorexddns.net
Figure 41.2 System information
and
Figure 41.0 Create a DDNS account
Figure 41.1 Enter personal information
* Only the first part of the Domain Name
is required for setup on the system. For
example, if the full domain sent is
tomsmith.lorexddns.net
to enter tomsmith on the system.
, you only need