Appendix F: Assigning A Fixed Ip To Your Dvr; What's The Difference Between Dhcp And Static Ips - Lorex ECO 2 Instruction Manual

Appendix F: Assigning A Fixed IP To Your DVR

Appendix F: Assigning A Fixed IP To Your DVR
When connecting to your DVR through a local area network (LAN), you have the option of
connecting to your system by entering the local IP of the DVR in a web browser. The local
IP of your DVR is like your home's address. If someone wants to visit you, they need to know
your home address. Similarly, the local IP of your DVR is your DVR's address.
The problem arises when the local IP address of the DVR changes. Imagine moving every
three months—nobody would ever be able to find you. To solve this problem, we can assign
a fixed IP address—also known as a static IP address—so that the local IP of your DVR will
never change.

What's the difference between DHCP and Static IPs?

DHCP
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows your router to automatically assign an
IP address to devices that are connected to it. DHCP is a convenient method for connected
devices on your router to have an IP address immediately. This allows devices connected
to your router to work right away on the network.
For example, your router assigns an IP address to your laptop, your desktop, and your DVR.
Example
Router
Each time the router restarts (due to power failure etc.), there is no guarantee that the
router will assign the same IP address to your laptop, desktop or your DVR. The router may
assign a new IP address to all of the devices connected to it. This can be a problem if you
want to connect to your DVR locally, since the IP address of the DVR has changed.
Static IPs
Setting a static IP on the router tells the router to reserve an IP address to a particular
device. The static IP number is saved onto the router, and remains saved even if the router
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192.168.0.81
192.168.0.82
192.168.0.83