LH330 Edge2 Series Quick Setup Guide - English - R3
INTERNET REMOTE MONITORING
INTERNET REMOTE MONITORING
INTERNET REMOTE MONITORING
INTERNET REMOTE MONITORING
INTERNET REMOTE MONITORING
Congratulations! You have completed Step 4 successfully.
You can now connect over the internet to view, set up &
back up video from your DVR.
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Open your web browser (Internet Explorer by default) and
enter
http://www.lorexddns.net
in the address bar.
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) Set-up
http://www.lorexddns.net
1. Insert the software CD, and follow the instructions to launch
the Lorex Auto Port Forwarding Wizard software.
Installation
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1:
Populate the Router Database
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The Auto Port Forwarding Wizard
automatically populates a list of
current routers, and detects the
number of connected routers.
1. Click Next after the software
detects your router configuration.
2. Under Router IP, click the Detect Router IP button.
The router’s IP populates in the blank field.
3. Under Username
and
Password, enter the router’s
username and password.
4. Under IP, enter the IP address
of your Lorex device as
recorded in Step 3-1.
5. Under Port, enter the port
number(s) that require
forwarding (80).
6. Click Next to continue.
NOTE: Click the Try to Auto Detect button if you have a
Linksys or Netgear router (this works with most models).
2:
Enter your Router Settings
80
1. Under the Router drop-down list, select the model of your
router
OR click the Search button to enter the name of
your router model.
NOTE: Ensure you select the proper model and firmware
number of the router (as it appears on the back of the router)
IMPORTANT: Default ports that must be port forwarded for
remote access:
Port 80 (HTTP Port)
4:
Test your Connection
1. Click the Test Connection button. Your system’s default
browser opens and connects to your Lorex device.
NOTE: Ensure that Internet Explorer is your system’s default
internet browser.
3:
Update the Router Settings
1. Click the Update Router
button. The program begins
updating the router settings.
This may take 20 - 30 seconds.
2. Close the update window
when the update finishes.
NOTE: You may have to manually
save your router settings after
the software makes the required
changes to your router.
For Remote Connectivity using compatible
Smartphones and Tablets, refer to the
User’s Manual. Make sure to complete
Step 4 entirely.
To connect using Mac, refer to the User’s
Manual.
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Complete New Account Information
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Create an Account
To add a new entry to your DVR list using the DDNS address:
1. Open the Edge Lorex Client 12 software and click DVR List. The
DVR List window opens.
2. Click Add.
3. Configure the following:
• Name: Enter the name you would like to use for your DVR.
You can use your name, your company or business name, or
anything of your choice.
• IP/DDNS: Enter the Domain Name/URL Request
followed by .lorexddns.net. For example, if the Domain Name/
URL Request is tomsmith, enter tomsmith.lorexddns.net).
• Port: Enter the HTTP port (default: 80) from the System
Information window.
• ID: Enter the admin ID for remote viewing (default: 9).
• Password: Enter the admin password for remote viewing
(default: 3333).
4. Click Change to save your settings. Then click Close
to
return to the client window.
6. Select your DVR from the drop-down menu at the top of the
screen and click to connect. Live video from your cameras
will appear when the connection is successful.
NOTE:
If there is no connection within 15 seconds, click
and click again
to refresh the connection.
Auto Port Forward Wizard
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The Lorex Auto Port Forwarding Wizard is a software that
automates router port forwarding.
NOTE: You must be on the same network as the DVR when
setting up the DDNS.
You must have the following before you configure the software:
1. Your router’s model
and
version numbers
2. Your router’s user name
and
password
3. Your Lorex device’s IP address (recorded in Step 3-1)
4. Your Lorex device’s port numbers that require port forwarding
(by default: 80)
OPTIONAL:
Manual Port Forward
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If you were unable to port-forward your router
automatically using the wizard, you will need to
manually forward port 80 to your DVR’s IP address.
All routers are different. To port forward your router, please
refer to your router’s user manual.
An example of a port forwarding screen is shown for
illustration purposes.
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An automated REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION E-MAIL
will be sent to your email.
Print and save this confirmation. You
will need to enter it into your system to enable remote access.
Registration E-mail
Domain Name/URL Request: tomsmith
DDNS User Name: tomsmith
DDNS Device Password: (your password)
EXAMPLE
80
80
HTTP
EXAMPLE
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STEP 4
STEP 4
STEP 4
STEP 4
STEP 4
REMOTE INSTALLATION GUIDE
Time: 30 Minutes
Skills - Intermediate
Hardware:
PC
Skill Level
Intermediate
easy
advanced
Time
under 30 minutes
under 15 minutes
under 60 minutes
Hand Tools
Hardware
Router
Hi Speed
over 60 minutes
Update Lorex Edge Client 12 Software for Remote Viewing
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REMOTE LIVE SITE
YOUR IP
To enable DDNS on your DVR:
1. Open Edge Client Software and click the Setup button.
2. Open the DDNS tab.
3. Configure the following:
• Under DDNS Select, select
http://www.lorexddns.net
from the drop-down.
• DDNS User Name: Enter the DDNS User Name
from the confirmation email that was sent to you after you
created your DDNS account.
• DDNS Password: Enter the Device DDNS
Password from the confirmation email.
• DDNS Domain Name: Enter the Domain name/
URL Request from the confirmation email.
5. Click Apply to save your changes.
Enable DDNS on the DVR
NOTE: Please allow 10~15 minutes for the DDNS servers
to update with your new DDNS address before attempting
to connect.
Install Edge Client Software
(ON YOUR REMOTE COMPUTER)
1. Insert the software CD into your
remote computer.
The Autoplay window opens.
2. Click Run Lorex.exe
3. Click DVR Software then Edge
Client Software.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to
install.
Computer
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not
included
NOTE: Check the user’s manual for how to install and use
the Edge Client software for Mac computers.
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NOTE: The Wizard is PC compatible only. Mac users,
please go to Step 4-Optional (Manual Port Forward).
1.
Click Step 1
2. Create a new My Lorex account or
sign in using an existing account.
3. Under Your Address,
select an address or click
Enter
a New Address
to create a new address.
Fill in your address
information and click
Create Address.
1. Click Warranties.
2. Click Activate Warranty.
NOTE: Warranty Registration is required for DDNS.
4. Fill in the warranty registration
form with your product and
purchase details and click Save
Warranty. Check the sticker
underneath your DVR for the
Product Model Number and
Serial Number.
5. Click Set Up a New DDNS.
7. Click Save to register your product for DDNS. A DDNS
registration confirmation email will be sent to the email
address used to register for My Lorex.
NOTE: URL Request should not be more than 15 characters.
6. Fill out the My
DDNS form:
• Product Warranty:
Select the product
warranty you created
in the previous steps.
• Device Name: Enter a name for your device. You can
enter your name, business name, or anything of your choice.
• MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of your Lorex
system recorded in Step 3-1.
• URL Request: Enter the web site address that will be
used to connect to your Lorex system.
NOTE: Certain ISP (Internet Service Providers) block port
80. If you are unable to connect, check with your ISP and
consult with the user manual for instructions on changing the
HTTP port. Make sure to port forward your revised HTTP port.
