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6.2.5 Network Setup – Global Access (Connected through a Router or Firewall)
To access the NETWORK SETUP menu, select Main Menu
 NETWORK to open the
NETWORK SETUP menu.
If you would like to access your DVR while you are outside of your home or office network,
please follow the instructions below to configure the NETWORK Setup of your DVR
Important Note: You will not be able to access your DVR if your DVR is connected behind two
or more routers.
Important Note: If you are using a DSL modem, the modem must be set to “bridge mode”.
Important Note: We will not be able to help you set up the network configurations if you have a
RADIUS Server or Network Magic installed.
Note: Prior to changing the NETWORK Setup of your DVR, it is strongly recommended that
you perform the following tasks:
STATIC IP
1. Select STATIC as the network TYPE.
2. Leave Media Port at 9000
3. Setup WEB Port (leave at 80 but some ISPs block
inbound traffic on port 80 to prevent web servers so
if the DVR cannot be remotely accessed choose a
different port number)
4. Enter the IP Address that you have reserved at the
beginning of this section into this field to be the
unique address of your DVR in your local network.
5. NETMASK: It is recommended to leave the Subnet
mask as the default 255.255.255.0.
6. Set the GATEWAY to the IP Address of your router.
7. Set the DNS (Domain Name Server) Address to the
IP Address of your router
8. Leave the UPNP option at “Enable”. Click “APPLY”
to save your changes.
PPPoE
1. If your ISP provides you a Static IP Address, select
STATIC as the network TYPE.
2. Leave Media Port at 9000
3. Setup Web Port (leave at 80 but some ISPs block
inbound traffic on port 80 to prevent web servers so
if the DVR cannot be remotely accessed choose a
different port number)
4. Enter your PPPoE NAME and PASSWORD so your
DVR will be able to obtain service from your ISP.
5. Leave the UPNP option at “Enable”. Enter the
DNS (Domain Name Server) address.
6. You will need to apply for a Dynamic DNS account
and register a Domain Name with one of the known
DDNS provider. Enter your DDNS Provider’s
HOST NAME, USERNAME, and PASSWORD in
the DDNS SETUP page.