Page 2 - Setting up Remote Viewing; Network Setup / Remote Access Overview
Setting up Remote Viewing 2 Setting up Remote Viewing Setting up the Remote Viewing Feature requires several steps. Networking skills are required to correctly configure the remote viewing functions. What do you need? • The LCD/DVR System. • A PC with the installed with the Lorex Client 2.0 software...
Page 3 - Network Checklist
Network Checklist 3 Network Checklist The following checklist is provided to assist you in confirming that all steps have been successfully performed during Network Setup. Use this checklist in conjunction with the detailed steps outlined on the following pages, ticking off each option as you comple...
Page 6 - Network - Router Port Forwarding
Network - Router Port Forwarding 6 Network - Router Port Forwarding You will need to enable port forwarding on your Router to allow for external communications with your System for ports: • TCP/IP PORT 6100 • WEB PORT 80 Computers, Systems, and other devices inside your network can only communicate ...
Page 7 - Web - Finding Your External IP Address; Checking to see if your Ports are Open
Network - Router Port Forwarding 7 Web - Finding Your External IP Address You will need to have your External IP address to set up your DDNS account. One of the fastest ways to find this information is to use a 3rd Party website such as http://www.showmyip.com Your IP address can also be found withi...
Page 8 - Network - Setting Up Your DDNS Account
Network - Setting Up Your DDNS Account 8 Network - Setting Up Your DDNS Account Lorex offers a free DDNS service for use with your System. A DDNS account allows you to set up a web site address that points back to your Local Network. The following outlines how to set up your free DNS account. 1. Nav...
Page 13 - Lorex Client 2.0 Software - Connection Manager; Adding a Group
Lorex Client 2.0 Software - Connection Manager 13 Lorex Client 2.0 Software - Connection Manager The Connection Manager contains the setup information to allow the user to remotely connect to the System. Adding a Group
Page 14 - Adding a Site (Individual Unit Configuration)
Lorex Client 2.0 Software - Connection Manager 14 Adding a Site (Individual Unit Configuration) NOTE : When entering the information for the IP / DOMAIN NAME : • If you are connecting from within your network (i.e. The System and your PC are both inside your house), you only need to enter the IP add...
Page 15 - Lorex Client 2.0 Software - Remote Connection
Lorex Client 2.0 Software - Remote Connection 15 Lorex Client 2.0 Software - Remote Connection Once the site setup profile has been created, a connection can then be made to the System:
Page 16 - Network Troubleshooting Tree
Network Troubleshooting Tree 16 Network Troubleshooting Tree Use the following tree to assist you with troubleshooting your network setup. Step #1 - I have connected my System to my Router. When I press the ENTER button on my System, my IP is … Similar to 192.168.###.### or anything other than 127.0...
Page 19 - Troubleshooting Steps
Troubleshooting Steps 19 Troubleshooting Steps We have included troubleshooting steps for the most common issues with each step of the Network Troubleshooting Tree. Please try all the steps listed below before calling for support. Step #1 – My IP is 127.0.0.1 This means that your system is NOT commu...
Page 21 - Glossary
Glossary 21 Glossary Below is a glossary of terms commonly used throughout this document. • DDNS – Dynamic Domain Name System. A Domain Name System assigns a name to an IP Address – for example, www.google.com has an IP address of 64.223.167.99. If you type in www.google.com into your Internet Explo...
Page 22 - It’s all on the web; Lo rex Tech no lo gy Inc.; VISIT
Glossary 22 It’s all on the web Product Information User Manual s Qui ck Start Guides Specificat ion Sheet s Software Upgrades Firmware Upgrades Lo rex Tech no lo gy Inc. VISIT www.lorexcc tv.c om www.lorexcctv.com