Q-See QT - Manual
Q-See QT – Manual, read for free online in PDF format. We hope this helps you resolve any issues you may have. If you have further questions, please contact us through the contact form.
Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – UPnP or Port Forwarding; Opening Ports; I can see your service on; Your ISP is not blocking port 80; OR; Network; Browser - Windows Internet Explorer; Status; mobile device from outside of your local network
- Page 3 – Fixed Local Network Address; Main Menu; Accessing Your DVR Remotely; Using the Web Client Software; Part 1 Obtain an IP
- Page 4 – Activating DNS; SETTINGS; DEVICE INFORMATION; Disabled; DEVICE INFO
- Page 5 – Setting E-mail Triggers; Web Client
Before You Get Started
You will need:
• Ensure th
a
t your DVR is connected directly to your network router using
a C
a
t5 or “Ethernet
”
cable plugged into your DVR
’
s network port (labelled
“NET
”
or
“LAN”).
H
a
ving a network switch between your DVR and router
can cause connectivity problems
.
Please note th
a
t your DVR must be
connected to your router with a cable as it will not work with a wireless
connection.
• H
a
ve a computer connected to the same router as your DVR.
IMPORTANT!
This guide will instruct you on how to connect
your DVR to a network to allow you to monitor it remotely from a
computer or mobile device.
This poster is intended to help you get your Q-See security system connected to your network and
accessible for remote monitoring. You must have already set up your system and have a basic idea of
its operation. There are many additional features which can be customized to your specific needs. More
information and instructions are available in the Remote Monitoring Guide incuded on the CD that came
with your system or available for download from our website at www.Q-See.com/Support.
For information on how to set up your DVR and cameras, please refer to the Quick Start Guide poster
included with your DVR along with the User Manual also included on the accompanying CD.
Remote Monitoring Quick Start Guide
QT Series Network DVRs
Network Information
STEP 1
Establish an IP Address
A
.
Click on the
Menu
icon in the tool bar on the DVR
’
s screen.
B
.
Click on the
Setup
icon in the
Main Menu
C
.
Click on the
Network
icon in the
Setup Menu
D
.
Ensure th
a
t the box labeled
“
Obtain IP Address Automatically
”
is checked
.
If it is not, please put a checkmark in the box, click on
Apply
and then Exit
the window
.
Reopen the window to see the upd
a
ted IP address.
E.
Write down the
:
1.
DVR
’
s IP Address
2.
Subnet Mask, and
3.
G
a
teway (your Router
’
s address)
F.
Exit Menu
A
C
B
D, E
Video Loss
Network
Network
Substream
Substream
Other Settings
Other Settings
NETWORK
NETWORK
Default
Default
Apply
Apply
Exit
Exit
Test
Test
HTTP Port
Server Port
Obtain an IP address automatically
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway
Preferred DNS Server
Alternate DNS Server
PPPoE
User Name
Password
HTTP Port
Server Port
Obtain an IP address automatically
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway
Preferred DNS Server
Alternate DNS Server
PPPoE
User Name
Password
80
6036
192 . 168 . 001 . 100
255 . 255 . 255 . 000
192 . 168 . 001 . 001
000 . 000 . 000 . 000
000 . 000 . 000 . 000
80
6036
192 . 168 . 001 . 100
255 . 255 . 255 . 000
192 . 168 . 001 . 001
000 . 000 . 000 . 000
000 . 000 . 000 . 000
1
2
3
•
Y
ou will need your router
’
s brand, model number and manual. The manual
is also usually
a
vailable on your router
’
s manufacturer
’
s website.
• The “Manuals and Software
”
CD th
a
t came with your DVR
.
It contains
necessary software and links to other important programs which are
mentioned in this guide.
This guide was written for use with DVRs using firmware version 3.1.9 or later.
To check your firmware version, click on Information in the Main Menu and then
click on System. If you have an earlier version, you will need to get your Gateway IP
address from the Network Information window (also located in the Information
menu) before continuing past Step 1.
"Loading the manual" means you need to wait until the file loads and becomes available for online reading. Some manuals are very large, and the time they take to appear depends on your internet speed.
Summary
UPnP or Port Forwarding STEP 2 Opening Ports To confirm that your ports have been forwarded successfully, go to www.canyouseeme.org using a computer connected to the same router as the DVR. A. Enter “80” into the box labeled “What Port?” B. Click on the Check button C. You should see a green “Succes...
Fixed Local Network Address STEP 3 Static Internal IP (Network) Address Most routers assign connected devices a random IP address that is not currently in use by another device on your internal network. With the exception of 2Wire brand routers, when a router or networked device reboots due to a pow...
Domain Name System (DNS) STEP 5 Activating DNS Once you have completed the above sections, you are able to operate your DVR remotely. The sections below allow you to take advantage of additional features including the ability to access your DVR using a conventional domain name and having your system...
