EZWatch EZWatchIP 3.1 - Manual

How to Remotely View Security Cameras Using the Internet
Introduction:
The ability to remotely view security cameras is one of the most useful features of your EZWatch Pro system. It provides
the ability to check on your home or business with any computer or lap top which has an internet connection. The remote
viewing feature also allows you to remotely review and download the recorded clips as well as view and control security
cameras.
The following is intended as a basic guide to help you understand what is required to remotely view your security cameras
through your EZWatch Pro DVR/Camera Server. For clarification, the term “DVR/Camera Server” is used to describe a
computer which has the EZWatch Pro software installed and the security cameras connected to it. “DVR” stands for
Digital Video Recorder. It is the main computer or server.
To accomplish remote viewing, the remote or off site PC uses the internet to connect to the DVR. The DVR acts as the
video server to feed the cameras video to the remote PC.
On Site:
First, the security cameras should be connected to the EZWatch Pro DVR. The DVR must be turned on and running the
EZWatch Pro software. The DVR must have an internet connection, preferably broad band (DSL or Cable). The DVR will
require a static IP address (provided by your internet provider) or you can use our EZWatch IP service which eliminates
the need for a static IP address. On page (2) you will find detailed information about choosing to use our EZWatch IP
Service or pay your internet provider for a static IP.
Remote Computer:
The remote computer can be a standard PC or a lap top with DSL, Cable or Dial Up Internet access. We highly
recommend using DSL or Cable internet connections, especially if you are going to remotely view four or more security
cameras. Dial-Up access is acceptable if you are only working with one or two cameras.
Remote Access:
You have two options for remotely viewing your cameras using the internet. You can access the DVR/Server by using
Internet Explorer or loading the EZNetwork software on to the remote PC. The EZNetwork software is found on the DC
which can with your EZWatch Pro DVR.
Internet Explorer allows you to remotely use the most common functions of the DVR such as viewing cameras and playing
back the recorded video clips. If you want the ability to remotely change system configurations such as recording times
and time activated events, you will need to install EZNetwork software onto the remote PC. The EZNetwork software
allows complete control of all aspects of the system as if you were there .