Chapter 18: Using the web browser
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TruVision NVR 11 User Manual
Access the web browser
To access the recorder, open the Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser and enter the
IP address assigned to the recorder, as a web address. On the logon window, enter the
user ID and password.
Install the recorder web plug-in to see live camera images.
Note:
Only one recorder can be viewed per browser.
The default values for recorder network settings are:
• DHCP: Disabled by default.
• IP address - 192.168.1.82
• Subnet mask - 255.255.255.0
• Gateway address - 192.168.1.1
• Server port: 8000
• Ports: The following ports need to be forwarded in the router in order to connect
properly
When using the browser:
RTSP port: 554
HTTP port: 80
When using TruNav:
RTSP port: 554
Server/Client software port: 8000
For more information on port forwarding, see Appendix B “Port forwarding information”
on page 156.
HTTPS settings
Using HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is a secure protocol that provides
authenticated and encrypted communication. It ensures that there is a secure private
channel between the recorder and cameras
You can create self-signed server certificates as well as request certified server
certificates to ensure your network security.
To create a certificate:
1. Go to
Configuration
>
Network Settings
>
HTTPS
of the browser.
2. Click “
Create Self-Signed certificate
”.
3. Type in the country, hostname/IP address, and days of validity (there are more
parameters, but you don’t need to add anything to them).
4. Click
OK.
5. Check “
Enable HTTPS
”.