Night Owl K-16 Series Instruction Manual

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User’s Manual215.2.5 Network Setup – Global Access (Connected through a Router or Firewall)To access the NETWORK SETUP menu, select Main Menu  NETWORK to open theNETWORK SETUP menu.If you would like to access your DVR while you are outside of your home or office network,please follow the instructions below to configure the NETWORK Setup of your DVRImportant Note: You will not be able to access your DVR if your DVR is connected behind twoor more routers.Important Note: If you are using a DSL modem, the modem must be set to “bridge mode”.Important Note: We will not be able to help you set up the network configurations if you have aRADIUS Server or Network Magic installed.Note: Prior to changing the NETWORK Setup of your DVR, it is strongly recommended thatyou perform the following tasks:STATIC IP1. Select STATIC as the network TYPE.2. Leave Media Port at 90003. Setup WEB Port (leave at 80 but some ISPs blockinbound traffic on port 80 to prevent web servers soif the DVR cannot be remotely accessed choose adifferent port number)4. Enter the IP Address that you have reserved at thebeginning of this section into this field to be theunique address of your DVR in your local network.5. NETMASK: It is recommended to leave the Subnetmask as the default 255.255.255.0.6. Set the GATEWAY to the IP Address of your router.7. Set the DNS (Domain Name Server) Address to theIP Address of your router8. Leave the UPNP option at “Enable”. Click “APPLY”to save your changes.PPPoE1. If your ISP provides you a Static IP Address, selectSTATIC as the network TYPE.2. Leave Media Port at 90003. Setup Web Port (leave at 80 but some ISPs blockinbound traffic on port 80 to prevent web servers soif the DVR cannot be remotely accessed choose adifferent port number)4. Enter your PPPoE NAME and PASSWORD so yourDVR will be able to obtain service from your ISP.5. Leave the UPNP option at “Enable”. Enter theDNS (Domain Name Server) address.6. You will need to apply for a Dynamic DNS accountand register a Domain Name with one of the knownDDNS provider. Enter your DDNS Provider’sHOST NAME, USERNAME, and PASSWORD inthe DDNS SETUP page.