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Appendix 1. Setting up Internet Connections for
Remote Access
This section will explain the ways to connect your DVR to the internet using static and
dynamic IP addresses. To connect to the internet, you will need to use a modem and a router.
As a network device, your DVR should have its own address called an Internet Protocol (IP)
address. This address can be used by other network devices (ie. computers) to access the DVR
to remotely monitor the CCTV cameras and change settings. You can also get a static IP
address from your internet service provider – this way, you will always have the same address
at all times, though this method is rather expensive. If you have a static IP, enter your static IP
in the DVR settings and the router will connect your DVR to the Internet.
You may alternatively choose to use a dynamic IP, which means that the IP address of your
DVR may frequently change, but it will still be possible to find your DVR from remote
computers, by using DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System), This functionality allows the
DVR to automatically update its IP address to the DDNS Server each time its Dynamic IP
address changes. Your DVR is equipped with the DDNS functionality and has a list of related
domain names through which you can acquire an IP address. (See
Section 5.5.2
for details.)
Set up an account with a DDNS service provider, and with the account information available,
log in to the router and go to the DDNS page. Select the address of your service provider and
type in the account password. After saving this information, the router will send IP updates to
your DDNS account and the connection will always be forwarded to you current IP.
Appendix 2. DVR-Compatible Hard Disk Drives
The following is a list of Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) tested and confirmed to be compatible with
the DVR. Before using an HDD not found on this list, it is extremely important to test it for
compatibility first.
Brand name
Model Number
Size/Capacity(GB)
Drive Type
WD
WD7500AAKS
750
SATA
WD
WD10EACS
1000
SATA
WD
WD10EARS
1000
SATA
WD
WD5000AADS
500
SATA
WD
WD20EVDS
2000
SATA
Seagate
ST31000341AS
1500
SATA
Seagate
ST31000524AS
2000
SATA
HITACHI
HDS721010CLA332
1000
SATA
Seagate
ST3500418AS
500
SATA
Seagate
ST31000340AS
1000
SATA
Seagate
ST31000528AS
1000
SATA
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