EZWatch Pro 3.1 - Manual (Page 136)

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After you click the Begin Update button
the login in screen will disappear and our
round red EZWatch IP icon will appear in your task bar. This icon indicates
the service is operating.
The EZWatchIP program will check every 30 minutes to see if your Public IP
Address has changed. If it has, it will send the new address to our system so
that the domain name you created (test.ezwatchip.com for example) will
now be changed and allow you to access your system remotely.
Step #4:
Now that you have your EZWatchIP service up and running the next step is
to configure the DVR so that you can access it remotely. Following the steps
on the next page will guide you through opening your ports on your router
or modem so that you can now use the system. Just remember when you
go to your remote location(s) when it asks you to enter your IP address you
will instead enter your domain name you have created with EZWatchIP.
7-3. Configuring your DVR for Remote Access
Note: The steps listed below are required for use with static IP address or
the EZWatch IP service
Overview: This guide will assist you in the setup and configuration of a
Router or Cable Modem that is configured with a Dynamic IP Address. The
first thing you need to know is w hether or not you’re using C able Internet or
DSL. Typically, if you’re using C able Internet, you are being assigned an IP
Address from your Service Provider dynamically. If using DSL, you will need
to check with your Service Provider to see if your IP address is being
dynamically assigned. If so, then you will also need to follow the steps
below.
Step #1: Finding out your current IP
A ddress: C lick “S tart”, go to R un, and type
cmd. This will bring up a command prompt
with a blinking cursor. Type, ipconfig/all,
this will display all of your current IP
information. You will need to write down the
following four numbers: IP Address: Subnet
Mask: Default Gateway: DNS Servers:
[There will be 2 of these addresses]