Swann H.264 DVR User Manual


 
Remote Access via Internet Explorer
The easiest way to access your DVR remotely is via an Internet browser. These instructions will detail how
to access the DVR via Microsoft Internet Explorer
®
. This section assumes that you’ve already configured
the DVR and your network to operate properly. Remotely accessing the DVR via Internet Explorer (IE) is
a great way to test if your network is functioning as it should.
At the time of writing, the DVR supports up to 3 users accessing the DVR remotely at a time.
Note: You may have to alter and configure the ActiveX controls in IE to allow unrestricted access to the
DVR. Access might be slowed or blocked completely by IE’s built-in security functions. The instructions
on how to do this are covered on the next page.
To access the DVR remotely via Internet Explorer:
1. Open an Internet Explorer window. If you do not have Internet Explorer you can download it from
the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com).
2. In the address bar type “http://” followed by your public IP address, a colon then your web
port. For example, if your web port is “85” and your public IP address is “210.9.10.115”, then
you’ll need to enter the information, shown on the image, immediately below these words.
3. You will now see a login window. Here, enter
your password. If no password is set, leave this
dialog box blank.
4. You should now have access to the DVR.
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http://210.9.10.115:85
Remote Access from a Mobile Device
Adjusting the Security Settings in Internet Explorer
1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click Tools --> Internet Options.
3. In Internet Options click on the Security tab at
the top.
4. Select the INTERNET zone option.
5. Click on the CUSTOM LEVEL button.
6. You will now see the list below (or similar,
depending on the version of IE you are running).
7. Set Download signed ActiveX controls to
Prompt.
8. Set Download unsigned ActiveX controls to
Prompt.
9. Set Initialize and script ActiveX controls not
marked as safe for scripting to Prompt.
10. Set Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins to
Enabled.
11. Set Script ActiveX controls marked safe for
scripting to Enabled.
12. After you have made these changes, click Okay.
13. You will be asked to confirm your changes. Choose
Yes.