Q-See QSD42908C8 User Manual

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QSD42908C8 User’s Manual655.15 Accessing the DVR over a networkTo access the DVR through a computer you need to make sure the default gateway onthe DVR is the same IP address as your router, and the first three sets of numbers of the DVRIP address are the same as the first three sets of numbers of router’s address. Example: if yourrouter’s default gateway is 192.168.1.1 then the default gateway setting in the DVR should be192.168.1.1, and the first three sets of numbers on the DVR's IP address should be 192.168.1.The last set of numbers has to be different then those on any other devices attached to therouter to avoid conflicts. The subnet on the DVR also needs to be the same as the router,example: if the subnet on the router is 255.255.255.0 the subnet on the DVR needs to be255.255.255.0. To get the default gateway and subnet of the router, on a computer that isattached to the same router as the DVR, click on the start button, then click on run, then entercmd into the box and click on OK. At the curser type ipconfig, the default gateway and subnetwill be displayed.You can access the DVR through an Internet Explorer browser window, or through theincluded client software program.To access the DVR through Internet Explorer: once you have set up the network settings on theDVR to match the settings of your router, you need to modify your browser controls. You need toallow Pop-ups. To do so go to the Internet Explorer tool bar and select the "tools" option, thenselect the "Pop up Blocker" option and select "Turn Off Pop-up Blocker.” You will also need toenable Active X controls. To do so go to the Internet Explorer tool bar and select the "tools" option,then "Internet Options", then "Security", then click the "Custom Level" button, and make sure theActive X Controls and Plug Ins are set to prompt or enabled. To connect to the DVRfrom the computer you would then open an internet browser window and enter the gateway IP ofyour router. You will get a login screen were you will need to enter your user name andpassword (admin and 12345 by default). The first time you connect a webcam program willbe downloaded to your system and you may get a message that an ActiveX control on thepage may be unsafe but it is ok to click the Yes option to download the control and programsince you have requested the program. This will take you to the Internet Explorer Webcamscreen. You would click on the Camera Icon to display cameras.If you wish to access the DVR through the included client software follow the installationinstructions in the included manual.