Night Owl PE-DVR8 user manual - Manual (Page 89)

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Chapter 24: Internet Viewing
Use the Nightowl View or Control Management Software to access your
DVR remotely over the Internet or within your local area network. Make
sure that you have completed the steps in Chapters 21 and 22 of this
manual before trying to access the DVR using this software.
24.1 Setting ActiveX Controls
Before you can access the DVR using an Internet browser, you will need to
configure the ActiveX Controls. Follow the below steps for configuration
(Windows only).
1. Open the Internet Explorer browser.
2. Go to
Tools (the gear icon) and select Internet Options.
3. Click the Security tab.
4. Select the Custom Level button.
5. Scroll down until you see ActiveX controls and plug-ins.
6. Set every setting to either Enable or Prompt.
7. Now enter http://youripaddress:webport to access your DVR
through the Internet browser.