OpenEye EasyDVR - Manual (Page 81)

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Configure Port Forwarding
To connect to the recorder with the remote software from an offsite location, the router or firewall device
will need to be configured for port forwarding to the recorder.
1. Press MENU.
2. Select NETWORK and press ENTER.
3. Select IP Advanced and press ENTER.
4. Make a note of the Web Port; or you can customize the Web Port.
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To customize the Web Port, press ENTER; then use the UP/DOWN arrow to select the
desired port, and press ENTER when you have the desired port displayed.
Note By default the port is set to 80. Although ports 1 through 65535 are valid, to avoid possible
conflicts we recommend using port 80, or ports 1025 through 65535.
5. Reference the manufacturer’s website or manual for your router or firewall to complete the port
forwarding configuration. Or reference a site like portforward.com that contains instructions for
most router models.
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Configure the router to forward the Web Port to the IP address of the recorder.
Establishing a Connection on the Remote Workstation
Connecting to the Recorder on a Local Area Network
1. Launch Internet Explorer.
2. In the address bar type in the IP address of the recorder and press Enter.
3. When prompted to allow/run/install the ActiveX component, choose the affirming option.
4. When prompted to login, provide an authorized username and password, and click OK.
Connecting to the Recorder from a Remote Location
1. Launch Internet Explorer.
2. In the address bar type in the public IP address location of the recorder and press Enter.
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To find the public IP address, visit a website like ipchicken.com or whatsmyip.org from
a computer on the same local area network as the recorder.
3. When prompted to allow/run/install the ActiveX component, choose the affirming option.
4. When prompted to login, provide an authorized username and password, and click OK.