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CDVS-5400 SERIES DVR

Using a Modem to Connect Remotely to A CDVS-

5000 Series DVR

I. Setting Up Crest CDVS-5000 Series DVR

1. Connect modem to unit and install the modems software drivers.

The first step in using a modem to connect to a DVR is to set up the modem. If you purchased the

modem from Crest Electronics at the time of purchasing the DVR, then the modem should already be set

up and ready for use. If you purchased the modem from Crest Electronics after you purchased the DVR

you will need to follow the setup instructions that came with your modem. After successfully installing

your modem, follow the setup below to set up your DVR to accept incoming calls from a remote ma-

chine using our Center (Remote) software.

2. Setup Windows to accept incoming calls.

A. If the DVR software is running, click exit, and restart in windows mode.

B: Click Restart in Windows Mode. If prompted to log on with another user, click yes and type in Ad-

ministrator for user name and the administrators password.

Summary of Contents for CDVS-5000 Series

Page 1: ...y for use If you purchased the modem from Crest Electronics after you purchased the DVR you will need to follow the setup instructions that came with your modem After successfully installing your mode...

Page 2: ...CDVS 5400 SERIES DVR C From the windows desktop click start settings network and dial up connections D Click Make New Connection E At the Connection wizard click next...

Page 3: ...CDVS 5400 SERIES DVR F Click accept incoming Calls G Choose your modem H Choose Do Not Allow virtual private connections...

Page 4: ...dvrsite with the full name of dvrsite Click OK Do not enter a password If you put password here please write down the password exactly as you entered it as you will need it as you complete the other...

Page 5: ...perties button M Select Allow callers to access my Local area network then choose Specify TCP IP address Enter IP address you can use default of 165 100 1 1 and 165 100 1 2 if it does not conflict wit...

Page 6: ...ish setting up modem connection click Finish button Leave the connection name as Incoming Connections 3 Set Up DVR software A To set up the DVR software to communicate with the modem click the setup b...

Page 7: ...CDVS 5400 SERIES DVR B Select Communications Setup Button C Uncheck Disable Remote Control put a check in the Use PPP box Select your system s modem from the Modem Select dropdown box...

Page 8: ...k similar to the screen below if it does click OK You do not enter a password unless you entered a password in step 2 J If you did then enter the same password here exactly as you entered it E Click A...

Page 9: ...Remote software on the remote workstation if you have not done so previously See section on Remote Software installation if you need help installing the Center Software B Launch the Center Software by...

Page 10: ...vious steps If you entered a password in the previous steps you must enter the same password here to be able to connect to the DVR s modem Select yor computer s modem from the Modem box Click OK E The...

Page 11: ...CDVS 5400 SERIES DVR If you followed the steps correctly you should get connected via the modem Please refer to the section in the manual for information on using the Center software...