Setting Up Wireless Connectivity - Lorex LN Series Instruction Manual

Setting Up Wireless Connectivity

ATTENTION: This section is applicable to wireless camera models
ATTENTION: The cameras are B/G wireless devices. N wireless routers must be in "mixed B &G"
mode (not in N mode) to detect the camera.
Prerequisite: Set up the camera through a wired connection. For details, see "Configuring the
Camera" on page 12.
To setup wireless connectivity:
1. From DigiViewer, click Settings and then click Wireless. DigiViewer automatically scans for
any wireless networks.
2. If not already enabled, select Enabled from the Wireless Mode drop-down menu.
Figure 8.7 Enable a wireless connection
3. From the list of available networks, select the wireless network for the device. If protection/
encryption is enabled on the wireless router, you must enter the network password.
Figure 8.8 Select your wireless connection (enter password if necessary)
4. Click Submit Wireless. Allow DigiViewer a few moments to apply your new connection
settings.
NOTE: Changing wireless settings may require devices to reconnect.
Figure 8.9 Your device may need to reconnect with the new wireless settings
5. Click on Settings>Preferences. Beside "Wireless IP Address", there should be a populated
IP address. This means that the wireless connection has been connected.
6. Disconnect the network cable from the camera.
7. Double-click the camera in the the Windows Network menu (Start>Network) to launch
DigiViewer in your default browser.
NOTE: If using a Mac, use Bonjour in Safari to auto-detect your camera.
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