Accessing your dvr within a local network (lan) – LOREX Technology DIGITAL VIDEO SURVEILLANCE RECORDER LH010 ECO BLACKBOX SERIES User Manual

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Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity

Accessing your DVR within a Local Network (LAN)

You can connect to your DVR through Internet Explorer through the local area network
(LAN). It is recommended to confirm connectivity over a local network before setting up
your DVR for Internet connectivity.

NOTE: To complete the steps below, your computer must be on the same network as your DVR.

NOTE: Except where noted, the instructions below are the same for PC and Mac.

Step 1 of 3: Connect your DVR to the Local Area Network

1

Power off your DVR by disconnecting the power adapter.

2

Connect an Ethernet cable (included) to the LAN port on the rear panel of the DVR. Connect
the other end of the Ethernet cable to an empty LAN port (usually numbered 1~4) on your
router.

3

Reconnect the power adapter to power the DVR back on.

Step 2 of 3: Obtain the DVR’s Local IP Address and HTTP Port

1

Right-click and then click the Main Menu button(

)>System>Info to open the

System Information window.

ROUTER

(Not Included)

COMPUTER

(Not Included)

(not required for
local viewing)

INTERNET

Ethernet Cable (included)

8-channel model shown

DVR IP address

HTTP Port

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