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Aurora Series: Configuring DVR Settings
DVR User’s Manual
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LAN
To access the DVR over local area network, you need to configure the LAN parameters of your DVR
Prior configuring the LAN interface, confirm the type of internet connection you are using and the related network
connection parameters with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator to complete the setup.
Obtain an IP address automatically:
Select if you are using DHCP
connection.
With Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP) service, your router
will automatically assign an IP
address to your DVR connected to the
network.
Use the following IP address: Select and configure it if you are using Static IP connection. With Static IP connection,
your DVR is most likely connected to a DSL modem and your ISP has supplied you with a predefined IP for your
Internet connection.
Obtain the following information from your network administrator or your Internet Service Provider (ISP), and type
in accordingly.
IP address: The address that identifies the DVR in the electronic network. Your DVR uses IPv4 addressing, which
consists of four groups of numbers between 0 to 255, separated by periods. For exapmle, “192.168.1.35”. Make sure
that no other device in the LAN does not share the same IP address.
Subnet mask: Subnet mask defines a range of IP addresses that can be used in a network. If IP address is like a street
where you live then subnet mask is like a neighborhood. The subnet address consists of four groups of numbers,
separated by periods. For example, “255.255.255.0”.
Default gateway: The address of the node (router) on a TCP/IP network via is established the entrance into a
network and vice versa.
Obtain DNS server address automatically: Select to let the DVR to automatically choose a DNS server. This option is
only available if you are using DHCP connection.
Use the following DNS server addresses: Select to manually configure the DNS server parameters.
Preferred DNS server: Specify the preferred DNS server address.
Alternate DNS server: Specify the backup DNS server address. Backup DNS server address is used when the
preferred DNS server is not accessible.
Note:
• Please contact your local ISP (Internet Service Provider) to obtain the correct DNS Server parameter.
• If you want to use the E-mail notification, Preferred DNS server settings must be properly configured.
After all settings are complete, click Apply.