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Chapter 18
Using the web browser
This chapter describes how you can use the web browser interface to configure the device, play
back recorded video, search through event logs, and control a PTZ dome camera. You can also
specify settings on the web browser interface to optimize video playback and recording
performance when operating in a low or limited bandwidth environment. Many of the browser
configurations are similar to those done locally.
Windows 7 and Windows 8 users
Internet Explorer for Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems have increased security
measures to protect your PC from any malicious software being installed. When using the
recorder web browser interface, you can install ActiveX controls to connect and view video
using Internet Explorer.
To have complete functionality of the web browser interface and the recorder player with
Windows 7 and Windows 8, do the following:
• Run the Browser interface and the recorder player application as an administrator in your
workstation
• Add the recorder’s IP address to your browser’s list of trusted sites
To add the recorder’s IP address to Internet Explorer’s list of trusted sites:
1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click Tools , and then Internet Options .
3. Click the Security tab, and then select the Trusted Sites icon.
4. Click Sites .
5. Clear the “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone” box.
6. Enter the IP address or DDNS name in the “Add this website to the zone” field.
7. Click Add , and then click Close .
8. Click OK in the Internet Options dialog box.
9. Connect to the recorder for full browser functionality.