Night Owl Poseidon-DVR - Manual (Page 27)

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6.2.7 Viewing your NightOwl DVR over the Internet (UPNP)
Now that you have set up the DVR on your local network, you will want to access your camera
from a remote location over the Internet. This DVR supports a technology called Universal
Plug and Play (UPnP). With UPNP your DVR will automatically open the necessary ports in
your router to allow remote access to your DVR. To make use of this feature your router
will also need to support UPnP. Most modern routers support this; however, check your
router manufacturer’s website just to make sure.
A.
Make sure that your DVR is plugged directly into your router with an Ethernet cord.
B.
Log into your DVR’s network setup: Main Menu  Network
C. Verify that the TCP/IP Type is set to DHCP.
D. Ensure UPNP is enabled and leave the default ports as:
Media Port: 9000
Web Port: 1024
Server Port: 18000 (Located in the Mobile section)
E.
Your router will usually have UPNP enabled by default, but just to make sure, log into your
router to check it is (refer to manufacturer guidelines on how to do this)
F. Once both your DVR and router have UPNP enabled, you are now able to view your DVR
from any computer with high speed Internet access. To do this you need to type your
external IP address in the Internet Browser address bar followed by :1024
Note:
There are 2 types of external IP addresses:
1.
Static – Your external IP address will never change, even if you turn your broadband modem
off and on.
2.
Dynamic – Your external IP address may be likely to change several times a week.
If you want to access your camera from outside your network and have a Dynamic IP address,
you will have to re-check your external IP address every time you connect to the internet.
You can ask your ISP if they can provide you with a static IP address or you can eliminate
the need to enter an IP address by using our DDNS server at www.nightowldvr.com. DDNS
allows you to enter a normal style internet address into your browser and it will find your
camera, even if you have a dynamic IP address. For more information on how to set up
DDNS, refer to the How to setup DDNS in the supplied user manual.
Note
: If you are still confused call our technical support team at 1-866-390-1303 for assistance.
6.2.8 Accessing the DVR through Internet Explorer Browser (IE):
Once the network settings on the DVR match the settings of your router, and you have
forwarded the ports needed by the DVR (for remote access over the internet), you need to
modify your browser controls.
Note:
Ensure you are using Internet Explorer 7 or newer to use this feature (Open IE, Click
Help, Select “About Internet Explorer”)