SENTINEL 3 357.DVR NETWORKING GUIDE7.1 INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on taking a step forward in protecting your valued possessions. Now that you haveyour video security system in place, connecting it to the internet will allow you to view what’s importantto you with ease. You will learn about your product and will see that you can do this on your own. Thefollowing is a step by step instruction manual on how to connect your system to the internet. You will beable to view your DVR and even watch previously recorded footage with the touch of a button.NOTE: This guide was created using a cable modem and some procedures will be slightly differentdepending on your hardware. If you are using a DSL modem, you may need to enter your PPPoEsettings into the DVR (User name and password provided by your ISP.) For more information refer tosection 9.2 of the user manual.Before you start lets make sure that you have everything you need to do this properly. You should havethese ready and connected before beginning:• DVR connected to a router• Router connected to the internet. In order for this DVR system to connect tothe internet, it must be connected to a router. If you are using a DSL internetconnection the setup process is much easier if you use modem with a routerintegrated in it as this will help avoid any problems connecting your DVR. Pleasewrite down the model # of your router in the important information section.• A PC laptop or computer that is connected to the router so you can make thenecessary changes. This system is not Mac compatible. Your computer shouldhave the following specifications:• Internet Explorer Version 5 or higher. If you do not have this program, pleasego to www.download.com and get an updated version. You can check yourversion of Internet Explorer by opening the program. Go to the top menu selectionand in the Help menu options, choose About Internet Explorer. The version will bedisplayed. The DVR software has been optimized for Internet Explorer 6.• A valid and fully updated version of Windows XP (minimum).Important InformationPlease fill in the information you receive during this installation in the areas below:Model NumbersYour router manufacturer: Example: D-LinkYour router model #: Example: DI-524Router IP: Example: 192.168.1.1DVR IP: Port #: ______Example: 192.168.1.101 Example: 2000External IP: Example: 14.14.243.113DynDNS Username: Example: myname1234DynDNS Password: Example: 123ABCDynDNS Domain Chosen: Example: dyndns.orgSign-In URL: Example:myname1234.dyndns.org