User's Manual

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Network Setup for Remote Access (cont.)
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service)
A DDNS account allows you to set up a web site address that
points back to your Local Network so you can access the
DVR over the Internet using a static or dynamic IP address.
One problem with a dynamic address is your internet service
provider (ISP) changes this address from time to time. When
it changes you need to re-configure your DVR with the new
address. To do so you will have to get the new IP address.
Although you can go to www.myipaddress.com to get the new
IP address, you still have to make the changes manually. So
what are your choices? The first would be to obtain a static IP
address from your ISP. Check with your ISP for availability and
pricing. An alternative choice is to utilize a dynamic domain
name service (DDNS) to get a domain name that can be linked
to your dynamic IP address.
While there are multiple free DDNS services available, we
recommend www.dyndns.com as the DVR has been already
configured to accept account information from this service.
How DynDNS.com works:
1. You install the DynDNS® Updater software on your network
2. When your Internet Service Provider changes the your IP
address, the DynDNS Updater detects that the network’s IP
address has changed
3. The DynDNS Updater sends the new IP address to
DynDNS.com
4. The DynDNS.com update server receives the information,
and assigns the new IP address to your Dynamic DNS
hostname you created.
In addition to automatically keeping up with the changes in the
address, you will now be able to enter a domain name rather
than a string of digits when accessing the DVR in Internet
Explorer.
How to obtain your Domain Name from www.
dyndns.com
1. Using a computer that is connected to the same router as
the DVR, use Internet Explorer to go to www.dyndns.com
2. Decide whether you only need one domain name which is
free or require multiple names for a fee.
3. Follow the instructions for completing the required
information to register
4. You will receive a confirmation email with your new domain
name.
An example domain name might be [e-mail]. You
will need it to configure the DVR.
First obtain your Router DNS:
You need to get your DNS manually from your router.
You will need the Primary or Secondary DNS from your router
for DDNS to function properly.
To obtain your Primary or Secondary DNS:
1. In your web browser, log in to your router using its Default
Gateway address. NOTE: Refer to your router`s manual or
software for login information. You can also get the Default
Gateway on your PC by selecting Start>Run. Type CMD and
press Enter. In the Command Prompt window type ipconfig and
press Enter.
2. View its WAN settings. Write down the Primary or Secondary
DNS address for use in the next step.
WAN Settings Example
REMOTE ACCESS
NETWORK SETUP
DynDNS.com Setup Screen