
Seon Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide R004 16
Connecting a Laptop to DVR via Ethernet Cable
Tools/Equipment
How to configure the DVR
1.
Connect a video monitor to the Video Output Jack on the front of the DVR
2.
Press Stop if the DVR is recording.
3.
Using your mouse, right click and the option to “Playback” or “Configuration”, choose
“Configuration”
4.
Advance through the menu and choose “Network Settings”
5.
Set to Static IP (the following IP address shown is preferred). On the latest equipment, this
IP address is pre-set.
6.
Fill in the IP Address
169.254.1.1
, the Subnet Mask will default to
255.255.0.0
7.
Fill in the Gatewa
y
address
169.254.1.1
8.
The DNS Server may be left blank.
Note:
The latest versions of the DVR’s are pre set with these IP addresses.
9.
Next select User Levels and add users as necessary paying close attention to their
Level
10.
You may also use the default password of Name: “Admin”, Password: “11111111”.
11.
Click Back several times to save and leave the Configuration menus.