Night Owl Zeus-DVR Instruction Manual

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User’s Manual216.2.4 Network Setup – Global Access (Connected Directly to Modem)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, please follow theinstructions below to configure the NETWORK Setup page of your DVRImportant 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:1. Find out from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) what kind of service you are using.Note: Your DVR supports these three common types of Internet Services: DHCP (CableModem), PPPoE (DSL Modem) and Static IP (Fiber Optics). Actual service type may vary,please ask your ISP for the exact service type.2. Write down the: IP Address provided by your ISP (if your ISP is using Static IP), SubnetMask, Gateway Address, DNS Address(es) provided by your ISP of your DVR for futurereference when configuring the DVR.DHCP1. If your ISP uses DHCP networking, select DHCPnetwork 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 so ifthe DVR cannot be remotely accessed choose adifferent port number)4. Leave the UPNP option at “ON”. Click the “DDNSSETUP” Button.5. You will need to apply for a Dynamic DNS account andregister a Domain Name with one of the known DDNSprovider. Enter your DDNS Provider’s HOST NAME,USERNAME, and PASSWORD in the DDNS SETUPpage.NOTE: If you would like a free DDNS account please visit www.nightowldvr.com