Quick Start Guide

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You must use a compatible web browser such as Internet Explorer (recommended), Firefox
(49.0.2) or Safari 11. The NVR can be accessed using Chrome and other browsers; however,
some features may be compromised.
Note: If you prefer not to use a web browser plugin to access your NVR you can use our free
Amcrest Surveillance Pro software to access your device on a computer.
If using a web browser, there are 2 ways to access the NVR’s IP address:
(1) Amcrest IP Config
(2) Built-in interface
Amcrest IP Config
Amcrest IP Config software can be installed for free onto your computer from Amcrest’s official
website. The IP Config software is available for both Windows and Mac operating systems.
After you have downloaded the Amcrest IP config software, please follow the information provided
below:
1. Once you see the first page of the installer wizard, click Next to continue.
2. On the next page, check the box next to ‘I agree’, then click Install.
3. After the progress bar completes, if you see a Windows Security Alert popup, click Allow access
(if applicable).
4. This brings you to the main screen of the Amcrest IP Config Software. Your NVR will
automatically be found on your network and appear in the list (if properly connected with an
Ethernet cable to your router). You will also see the IP address associated with your NVR.
The ‘e’ icon to the right allows you to launch directly into your web browser from this screen.
Built-in interface method
1. Log into your NVR. The live view interface will load.
2. Left-click on the main video wall screen to access the Main Menu, or right-click and choose it
from the list.
3. Click the Network option located in the Management section of the interface.
4. In the Network settings page locate the TCP/IP option on the left panel list. Then, locate where
it says IP Address on the main center page of the window.
5. Write it down. It will look something like ‘192.168.xx.xxx’, or ’10.0.XX.XXX’ depending on your
network, router, or service provider.
Note: It does not matter what your IP address looks like, however, the IP address is needed to
access the NVR from a web browser. If DHCP is enabled, it is highly recommended to disable it to
allow the device to maintain a static IP address. This will help to increase the overall efficiency and
security of your device.
Accessing the Web User Interface
To access the web user interface (web UI) open a web browser and type the IP address for your
NVR into the browser and press Enter. This will pull up the device initialization screen. Set a
location, language and video standard then click Next to continue.
Choose your Time Zone and System Time then click Next to continue.