Quick Network Setup Guide

Use Router to Connect to Network

By using a router, you can connect your computer and 1-3 DVRs to the Internet through sharing by using a XDSL
or cable TV modem. This guide is intended for the average users other than professional network engineers.

DVR

Internet
DVR XDSL or cable TV XDSL or cable TV
Router network modem network modem
External remote PC

Local PC

DDNS Server

To use the router properly, please closely follow Steps 1-6.

Configure router, PC and DVR device in accordance with the following steps.

Step 1. Connect the cable

Step 2. Connect your local computer to the router.

Step 3.Connect the DVR to the router.

Step 4.Connect the router to Internet service line.

Step 5.Configure Port Forwarding for Router

Step 6. Use the DDNS to access the DVR in dynamic IP environment.

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Step 1.Connect the cable
1. Connect the Internet service line (XDSL/cable TV Modem)
to the Internet (WAN) port on the router.
2. Connect the computer and DVR to the LAN port (1-4) on the
router by using an Ethernet cable.

Step 2. Connect local computer to the router

Step 2.1 Connection Settings
1. Click [Start] on your computer.
2. Access < Control Panel> - < Network Connection>.
The Network Connection Window is as shown in the figure.
3. Select <Local Connection>.
4. Right click on the mouse and select <Properties>.

5. The <Local Connection Properties> Window is as shown in

the figure.
6. Select <Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)>, and then click on
[Properties].

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7. Select <Obtain an IP address automatically> and
<Obtain DNS server address automatically>, and
then click on <OK>.

8. Click on <OK> to finish setting.

Step 2.2 Verify connection

1. Click [Start] on your computer.

2. Click on [Run].

3. Enter "cmd" in <Open> text box found within the

<Run> dialog box, and then click on [OK].

4. Enter "ipconfig" in DOS command line window

[cmd.exe] and press [ENTER].

5. Run Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of

<Default Gateway> in the address bar found in

"cmd.exe" window, and then press [ENTER].

6. If all connections have been set up properly, a router

login page will be displayed.

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7. If the connection fails, check all cables and return

to Step 2.1, and then select <Repair>.

In "Local Connection Status" window, click on

<Support> tab and select Default Gateway> (if it

matches the gateway as found in [cmd.exe] window,

and then check connection again.

Step 3.Connect DVR to the router

Step 3.1 Configure DVR router settings
1. Select [Main Menu → Parameter].

2. Select < Network> window.

3. Select <Static>. The connection setting window will

be displayed.

4. Move the cursor to the desired item.

5. Manually input <IP address> when static connection

is selected.
The IP address consists of 4 fields, and the first 3 fields should be same to those of <Default Gateway>
address of your computer which can be found in Step 2, and the last field should be an unoccupied figure
between 2 and 254. For example, IP: 192.168.1.200.

6. Enter <Gateway> and < Subnet Mast> (the same parameters as found in your computer in Step 2).
7. Set <Client Port> and <HTTP Port>.
Refer to the next page for setting up the Client port and HTTP port.

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What’s a Port?
Port 80 is generally used for <HTTP Port> in the HTTP protocol.
If no port is set, it will be automatically set to 80 in the HTTP protocol.
For example, http://www.yahoo.com and http://www.yahoo.com:80 will be deemed as equal.
Therefore, if < HTTP Port> has been set to any port other than 80, then you have to specify the address in the
following form: http://<IP address>:<HTTP Port>,
For example, http://192.168.1.200:80 to connect to the DVR using internet browser.
It is recommended to set <HTTP Port> to a port number between 1024 and 65535.
If the port is not set to 80, access may be limited (depending on the security strategy or firewall configuration of
your ISP).

DVR uses <HTTP Port> and <Client Port> for Web connection.
<HTTP Port> is used for access to DVR through the Web Browser.
<Client Port> is used to receive video sent from DVR through the Web browser.
When several DVRs are configured, the <HTTP Port> and <Client Port> settings should be configured
respectively for each DVR.
For example, DVR #1: 4520, HTTP port: 80
DVR #2: 4529, HTTP port: 2000

Step 3.2 Check DVR Connections on Computer

1. Run Internet Explorer, and enter the <IP Address> and <HTTP Port> of DVR into the address bar, and then

press [ENTER].
For example, http://192.168.1.200: 80.

2. If the connection has been set up correctly, the Web Viewer screen will be displayed.

3. If the connection fails, check Step 1, 2 and 3 to verify connection settings.

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Step 4.Connect the router to Internet service line
Internet connection setup and procedure may vary depending on the specific router. Please check your router setup
method.

Connection type depends on your Internet service

Set Internet connection based on the type of Internet service. Check your environment and choose the proper
connection type before you proceed.
 DHCP: Dynamic IP environment (allocate IP address automatically).
 Static (fixed) IP: IP environment where public IP address is used.
 PPPOE: commonly used in DSL environment, requiring ADSL access ID and password.
For your user ID and password, consult your ISP.
Name of each type stated above may vary depending on router manufacturer.

Step 4.1 Connection guide (by router)

Step 4.1-Case 1. D-Link DIR-330

1. Run Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of <Default

Gateway> found in Step 2 in the address bar, and then press
[ENTER].

2. When the router login screen is displayed, enter your User name
and Password. For your User name and Password, refer to the user
manual for the router.

3. Select Internet connection method from connection setup wizard

and manual setup. Selecting the Internet Connection Setup Wizard

automatically moves to the next step.

4. Click on <Manual Setting>.

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5. Select <Internet Connection Type>.

Dynamic IP Address Environment

6. Select <Dynamic IP (DHCP)>.

7. Click on [Save Settings].

Static IP Address Environment

8. Select <Static IP>.

9. Enter the <IP Address>, <Subnet Mask> and <ISP

Gateway Address> allocated by your ISP.

10. Click on [Save Settings].

ADSL Environment

11. Select <PPPOE (Username/Password)>.

12. Enter your User name and Password. For your
User name and Password, consult your ISP.

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Step 4.1-Case 2. NETGEAR WGR614SS

1. Run Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of <Default

Gateway> found in Step 2 into the address bar, and then press
[ENTER].
2. When the router login window is displayed, enter your User
name and Password.
For your User name and Password, refer to the user manual for
the router.

3. Click on <Setup> - <Basic Settings> from the menu on the left

side.
Click <Setup Wizard> for automatic setup.

Dynamic IP Address Environment

4. Select <Get Dynamically From ISP>.

5. Click on [Apply].

Static IP Address Environment

6. Select <Use Static IP Address>.

7. Enter <IP Address>, <IP Subnet Mask> and <Gateway IP

Address>.

8. Click on [Apply].

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9. All changes will now be saved.

Check Connection
Upon connection, the status indicator <DHCP Client> will be
displayed at the top of the screen.

Step 4.1 - Case 3.LINKSYS WRT54G

1. Run Internet Explorer and enter the <Default Gateway>
found in Step 2 into the address bar, and then press
[ENTER].
2. When the router login screen is displayed, enter your User
name and Password.
For your ID and password, refer to the user manual for the
router.

3. Click on <Internet Setup>.

4. The setup screen to be displayed varies depending on your
Internet Connection type.

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Dynamic IP Address Environment

5. Select <Automatic Configuration-DHCP>.

6. Click on [Save Settings] at the bottom.

Static IP Address Environment

7. Select<Static IP>.
8. Enter the <Internet IP Address>, <Subnet Mask> and
<Gateway> allocated by your ISP.
9. Click on [Save Settings] at the bottom.

ADSL Environment

10. Select <PPPOE>.

11. Enter your User name and Password.
For your User name and Password, consult your ISP.
12. Click on [Save Settings] at the bottom.

13. Upon completion, a completion page will be displayed.

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Step 4.1–Case 4. BELKIN F5D8236-4
1. Run Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of <Default
Gateway> found in Step 2 into the address bar, and then press
[ENTER].

2. Click on <WAN> - <Connection Type>. Select your Internet

Service type.

Dynamic IP Address Environment

3. Select <Dynamic> as the connection type and click on [Next].
4. Enter <Host Name>and click on [Apply Changes].
If your ISP provided you with a specific DNS address, please click
on <WAN> - <DNS> and enter the DNS address.

Static IP Address Environment

5. Select <Static> as the connection type and click on [Next].
6. Enter the <IP Address> allocated by your ISP.
7. Enter <Subnet Mask> and <ISP Gateway Address>.
8. Click on [Apply Changes].

ADSL Environment
9. Select <PPPOE> as the connection type and click on [Next]
button.
10. Enter your User name and Password.
For your User name and Password, consult your ISP.
11. Click on [Apply Changes].

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Check Connection
Once connected, the status indicator <Connection> will be
displayed at the top of the interface.

Step 4.1-Case 5. TRENDNET TEW-652BRP

1. Run Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of
<Default Gateway> found in Step 2 into the address bar,
and then press [ENTER].
2. When the router login window is displayed, enter your
User name and Password.
For your ID and password, refer to the user manual for
the router.

3. Click on <WAN> from the menu at the left side of the

setup page.
4. Select <Connection Type>.

Dynamic IP Address Environment

5. Select <DHCP Client or Fixed IP>.
6. Click on <Obtain IP Automatically>.
If your ISP provided you with a specific DNS address,
please click on <WAN> - <DNS> and enter the DNS
address.
7. Click on [Apply] button at the bottom.

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Static IP Address Environment
8. Select <DHCP Client or Fixed IP>.
9. Select <Specify IP>.
10. Enter <IP Address>, <Subnet Mask> and <Default
Gateway>.
11. Enter <DNS1> and <DNS2>.
If your ISP provided you with a specific DNS address, please
click on <WAN> - <DNS> and enter the DNS address.
12. Upon completion, click on [Apply] button at the bottom.

ADSL Environment
13. Select <PPPOE>.
14. Select appropriate method of obtaining <WAN IP> address.
15. Enter <Service Name>, <User Name> and <Password>.
For your User name and Password, consult your ISP.

Check Connection
16. Click on <Status> - <Device Information> from the menu on
the left side, and check the current status of server at <DHCP
Server> under LAN type.
When the connection is set up successfully, the <Enabled
DHCP Table> will be displayed.

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Step 4.2 Check connection to Internet
1. Run Internet Explorer on your computer.
2. Enter the IP address of <Default Gateway> found in
Step 2 into the address bar, and then press [ENTER].

3. Click on Status tab on router menu.

4. Check the WAN (Internet) connection status and WAN

(Internet) IP address.
5. When the connection is set up successfully, a message
<DHCP Client Connected> will be displayed, and an
address will be displayed for the WAN (Internet) IP.

6. Use Internet Explorer to access Yahoo, Google and

other Web servers.
7. If the connection has been set up correctly, Internet
Explorer will properly display the page on the Web
server accessed.
8. If connection fails, please return to Step 4 and check it
again.

Step 5.Port Forwarding

Port forwarding should be configured for accessing from the outside of the router network to a computer or DVR
which is connected to the router.
Configure router port forwarding in accordance with the following instructions.

What’s port forwarding?

It is a port mapping from < WAN (Internet) IP: port of Router > to <IP: port of DVR>. It helps start the
communication channel between the interior and exterior of private LAN.

As a DVR uses two ports for communication, port forwarding should be set up for two ports.

If port forwarding is configured only for the <HTTP Port>: the Web Viewer can be accessed through the
Web browser, but the video cannot be received, because port forwarding is not configured for <Client
Port> which is used for video data communication.
If port forwarding is configured only for <Client Port>: the Web Viewer cannot be accessed through the
Web browser, because port forwarding is not configured for <HTTP Port>, which is used for
communication.
The Port forwarding method for each type of router is described below.
For other routers not guided herein, refer to the user manual for the router.

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Step 5.1 Port Forwarding Guide (by router)
Run Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of <Default Gateway> found in Step 2 into the address bar, and
then press [ENTER].

Step 5.1 - Case 1. D-LINK DIR-330

1. Select <Advanced>.

2. Set port forwarding for <HTTP Port>.

2-1. Find the <Check box> and check it.
2-2. Enter a name for the DVR port in the
<Name>field.
For example, "DVR 1"
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2 .In <Public Port>, enter the <HTTP Port> defined in Step 3.
For example, 80-80
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2 . In <Private Port>, enter the <HTTP Port> defined in Step 3.
For example, 80-80
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2 . In <IP Address>, enter the IP address defined for DVR in Step 3.
For example, 192.168.1.200
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2 . Select <Any> for <Traffic Type>

3. Set port forwarding for <Client Port>.

3-1. Find the <Check box> and check it.
3-2. Enter a name for the DVR port in the
<Name> field.
For example, "DVR 2"
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3 . In <Public Port>, enter the <Client Port> defined in Step 3.
For example, 4520~4524
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3 . In <Private Port>, enter the <Client Port> defined in Step 3.
For example, 4520~4524
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3 . In <IP Address>, enter the IP address defined for DVR in Step 3.
For example, 192.168.1.200

4. Upon completion, click on [Save Settings].

Step 5.1-Case 2. NETGEAR 614SS

1. Click on [Port Forwarding / Port Triggering] from the
menu on the left side.

2. Select <Port Forwarding>.

3. Set port forwarding for <HTTP Port>.

3-1. Set port forwarding for <Add Custom Service>

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 3-2. In <Service Name> field enter a name for DVR.
For example, “DVR 1”
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3 . Enter <Starting Port> and <Ending Port> matching
the <HTTP Port> defined in Step 3.
For example, 80
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3 . In <Server IP Address>, enter the IP address
defined for DVR in Step 3.
For example, 192.168.1.200
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3 . Click [Apply] to finish setting

4. Set port forwarding for <Client Port>.

4-1. Click on <Add Custom Service> button.
4-2. In <Service Name> field, enter a name for <Client
Port> of DVR.
For example, “DVR 2”
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4 . Enter <Start Port> and <End Port> matching the
<Client Port> defined in Step 3.
For example, 4520, 4524.
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4 . In <Server IP Address>, enter the IP address
defined for DVR in Step 3.
For example, 192.168.1.200
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4 . Click [Apply] to finish setting

Step 5.1–Case 3. LINKSYS WRT54G

1. Click on <Application & Gaming>.
2. Set port forwarding for <HTTP Port>.
2-1. In <Application> field, enter a name for DVR port.
For example, “DVR 1”
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2 . In <Start> and <End> fields, enter <HTTP Port>
defined in Step 3.
For example, 80
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2 . Select [Both] for <Protocol>
2-4. In <IP Address>, enter the IP address defined for
DVR in Step 3.
For example, 192.168.1.200
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2 . Select the check box in the <Enable> column for
the specified port.
3. Set port forwarding for <Client Port>.
3-1. In <Application> field, enter a name for DVR port.
For example, “DVR 2”
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3 . In <Start> and <End> fields, enter <Client Port> defined in Step 3.
For example, 192.168.1.200
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3 . Select [Both] for <Protocol>
3-4. In <IP Address>, enter the IP address defined for DVR in Step 3.
For example, 192.168.1.200
3-5. Select the check box in <Enable> column for the specified port.

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4. Click on [Save Settings] at the bottom.
5. Upon completion, the completion screen will be displayed.

Step 5.1–Case 4. BELKIN F5D8236-4

1. Click on <Firewall> - <Virtual Servers> from the menu at the
left side.

2. Set port forwarding for <HTTP Port>.

2-1. Select <Enable> check box to mark the selected port.
2-2. In <Description> field, enter a name for DVR port.
For example, "DVR 1"
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2 . In <Inbound Port>, enter the <HTTP Port> defined in Step 3.
For example, 80
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2 . Select <Any> for <Type>
2-5. In <Private IP Address>, enter the IP address defined
for DVR in Step 3.
For example, 192.168.1.200
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2 .In <Private Port>, enter the <HTTP Port> defined in Step 3.
For example, 80

3. Set port forwarding for <Client Port>.

3-1. Select <Enable> check box to mark the selected
port.
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3 . In <Description> field, enter a name for DVR port.
For example, "DVR 2"
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3 . In <Inbound Port>, enter the <Client Port> defined in
Step 3.
For example, 4520, 4521, 4522, 4523, 4524.
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3 . Select <Any> for <Type>
3-5. In <Private IP Address>, enter the IP address defined for
DVR in Step 3.
For example, 192.168.1.200
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3 . In <Private Port>, enter the <Client Port> defined in
Step 3.
For example, 4520, 4521, 4522, 4523, 4524.
4. Upon completion, click on [Apply Changes].

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Step 5.1–Case 5. TRENDNET TEW-652BRP
1. Click on <Access> and then <Virtual Servers> from
the menu on the left side.
2. Set port forwarding for <HTTP Port>.
2-1. Select [Enable] for item <Enable>.
2-2. In <Name> field, enter a name for DVR port.
For example, "DVR 1"
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2 . Select [TCP] for item <Protocol>.
2-4 In <Private Port> and <Public Port> fields, enter
<HTTP Port> defined in Step 3.
For example, 80
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2 . In <IP Address>, enter the IP address defined for
DVR in Step 3.
For example, 192.168.1.200
2-6. Click on [ADD].
3. Set port forwarding for <Client Port>.
3-1.Select [Enable] for item <Enable>
3-2. In <Name> field, enter a name for DVR port.
For example, "DVR 2"
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3 . Select [TCP] for item <Protocol>.
3-4. In <Private Port> and <Public Port> fields, enter the <Client Port> defined in Step 3.
For example, 4520, 4521，4522, 4523, 4524.
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3 . In <LAN Server>, enter the IP address defined for DVR in Step 3.
For example, 192.168.1.200
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3 . Click on [ADD] button.
4. Finish setting.

Step 5.2 Check Port Forwarding on Computer

1. Re-verify the <WAN (Internet) IP> selected in Step 4.2.
2. Re-verify the <HTTP Port> selected for DVR in Step 3.1.
3. Run Internet Explorer and enter "http://<WAN (Internet) IP>:<HTTP Port> into the address bar and then
press [ENTER].
4. If the port forwarding configuration has been set up correctly, the Web Viewer screen for the DVR will be
displayed.
5. If you fail to access Web Viewer or, you can access it but the video fails to be displayed, return to Step 5.1
and check it again.
If port forwarding is configured only for <HTTP Port>: the Web Viewer can be accessed through Web
browser, but the video cannot be received, because Port Forwarding is not configured for <Client Port>
which is used for video data communication.
If port forwarding is configured only for <Client Port>: the Web Viewer cannot be accessed through Web
browser, because port forwarding is not configured for <HTTP Port> which is used for communication.

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Step 6.Access DVR by Using DDNS Service in Dynamic IP Environment
As WAN IP address of router may be different in XDSL/cable TV network connection where dynamic IP
allocation is applied, DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) is provided for access to DVR with fixed DDNS
address in dynamic IP network environment.

Step 6.1 DVR DDNS Configuration

1. Access <Network> window, select <DDNS>, and the
DDSN setting page will appear.
2. DDNS: select Enable.
Server: DDNS_3322, DYNDNS, NO_IP, CHANGE IP
or DNSEX IT may be chosen.
Enter domain name, user name and password provided
by DDNS service provider.
For example, Domain name: dvr2016.no-ip.org
User name: dvr2016. Password: 123456
3. Upon completion of DDNS setting, press <OK>.

Step 6.2 Access DVR by Using DDNS Address

1. Run Internet Explorer and enter the DDNS address
found in Step 6.1 into the address bar, and then press
[ENTER].

2. The Live screen for DVR will be displayed.

3. If failed with accessing, return to Step 6.1 and check the
setting again.
It may take 10 minutes to update IP address of the
router recorded in DDNS server. When failed with
accessing, retry after 10 minutes.
DVR will report its IP address to DDNS server once
every 10 minutes.

Configuration is finished.
By remembering the DDNS address, ID and password, you can connect to your DVR from any computer that is
connected to the internet.
For more information on operation, refer to the user manual for the router.

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