First Alert H.264 Digital DVR PRO-D1610 - Manual (Page 32)

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Configuring ActiveX Control in Internet Explorer 8:
1. Open Internet Explorer 8
2. Click on Tools
3. Select Internet Options in the pull-down menu
4. Click on the Security Tab
5. Select Trusted Sites
6. Click on the Sites button
7. Uncheck the “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone”
button.
8. Type the DVR’s IP address (obtained during Network Setup) or DDNS domain
name (obtained through DynDNS.com setup) into the “Add this website to the
zone:” box.
9. Click the Add button
10. Close the window.
11. Back in the “Security Tab” screen,
click the “Custom level…”button.
12. Pull down the “Reset to:” menu
button and select “Low”
13. Click the “Reset...” button
14. Click “Yes” when asked, “Are you
sure you want to change the setting
for this zone?”
15. Click OK
16. Click Apply
17. Click OK
18. Close Internet Explorer. You are
now ready to access the DVR using
Internet Explorer 8.
Using Remote Surveillance:
With your system connected, you can now log in to your DVR using Internet Explorer.
The software from the DVR will install the first time you access the DVR through Internet
Explorer and will allow you to operate the network remotely. The DVR supports access
over LAN and WAN, also supports IP and domain name access.
Logging Into Your System Remotely
With your IP address, you can now log in to your DVR system either locally or remotely.
1. Open Internet Explorer. To view locally: In the address bar enter the IP address
that your router automatically gave your DVR (see Port Forwarding section) or your static IP
address given to you by your Internet Service Provider or IT administrator. To view remotely:
In the address bar enter your IP address for your computer (not the DVR IP address). This
is either your IP address received via “ipconfig” as described in Network Setup - “To get
the router settings” or your IP address as described in DDNS setup or by going to www.
whatismyIP.com. Note: For business applications, firewalls may restrict or mask the true
IP address of your computer. You may need to contact your IT administrator to obtain this
information.
2. You must install the ActiveX® in order to access your system. Click the attention bar at the
top of the main page and select Install ActiveX Control. DVR Net viewer will reset.
3. In the warning box click Install. The login page appears. Leave the password field blank
(default). NOTE: If you have enabled passwords on your system, enter your USER or ADMIN
password. However, only the ADMIN can change settings and options on the system.
4. Select LAN or INTERNET from the drop-down menu and click LOGIN.
Internet Options-Security Screen
Trusted Sites
Security Settings
REMOTE Access
Remote Surveillance
Remote Surveillance
Login Screen
Setup Required Prior to Remote Access
NOTE: Your system must be connected to your LAN or WAN, Windows and Internet Explorer must be configured
as described in the previous sections Configuring Windows “User Account Control” and Configuring Active X
Control in Internet Explorer and the DVR settings must have been setup properly as described in the Network
Setup for Remote Access
section before attempting remote access.