Lorex Technology DHU500 SERIES User Manual

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 2006 Digimerge Technologies Inc.
Network Connectivity
 
 
SECTION 5
Network Connectivity
The DVR unit can be controlled using your existing network and a PC. The DVR Unit can be con-
trolled from within your network, or can also be controlled remotely through the Internet.
DVR
ROUTER
(Not Included)
PC
(Not Included)
INTERNET
1. Connect the DVR to the Router. 
Power the DVR on.
NOTE: It is recommended that the 
DVR be connected to the router prior 
to powering on the system.
The DVR can be automatically 
assigned an IP address by the router 
(and other network related settings), 
or an IP address can be manually 
assigned within the MENU - 
NETWORK setup on Page 40.
2. Enable  PORT FORWARDING on 
your Router. Refer to the 
instructions on Page 50 for details.
3. Set up a web account at 
Pages 51-53 for setup and 
configuration instructions.
4. Access the DVR Software with 
either a Local PC or Remote PC 
using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 
(or higher). See the Operator’s 
Manual for details.
NOTE: Microsoft IE is the ONLY 
supported browser at this time.