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Setting up DDNS
Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) is a service that provides a static address to
simplify remote connection to the recorder. This service is most useful for installations
where the WAN (public) IP address is dynamic (changes from time to time). Most public
IP addresses are dynamic unless a static address has been specifically ordered from
the internet service provider.
Enable DDNS
To enable this functionality of the recorder, follow the steps below:
1. Click Setup on the Live View screen and log in as Administrator if prompted.
2. Click The Administration tab.
3. Click Program Management (ETC) and enter the Administrator password when
prompted.
4. Click Show (to the right of The agent program for DDNS).
5. Select the Enable DDNS check box.
6. Enter the ID, Password, and Hostname specified on the DDNS document shipped
with your DVR.
Note Ensure the DVR has an IP address by setting it statically. The Network settings
may need to be changed. If you are not sure of the correct values, contact the
individual or department responsible for network administration at the site.
Set the IP Address
To set the IP address of the recorder, follow the steps below:
7. On the Live View screen, click Exit and choose Restart in Windows Mode.
8. On the desktop, right-click Network and click Properties.
9. In the Network and Sharing Center, click Local Area Connection.
10. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties.
11. Select Use the following IP address.
12. Enter the following values (or as specified by the department responsible for
network administration).
a. IP Address: The first three sets of numbers should match the router’s local IP
address and the last set should be a unique number between 1-254.
b. Subnet Mask: This should match the router’s setting (commonly 255.255.255.0
for 192.X addresses and 255.0.0.0 for 10.X addresses).
c. Default Gateway: This is the router’s internal IP address. Once DDNS is
configured, the router the DVR connects to will need to be configured to forward
ports 80 and 4000 to the IP address of the DVR.
For further instruction on this process, visit
http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm
Select the correct model of router, and follow the instructions. Once DDNS and port
forwarding have been configured, the recorder will be accessible from any remote site
by entering the HOSTNAME into the address bar of Internet Explorer or the IP Address
field in the Remote Software.