Accessing Your DVR with a Browser
You can access your VT-EH series DVR in the following
ways:
1.
The DVR’s MAC address
2.
The DVR’s DDNS Host Name (by default this is set to
the MAC address)
3.
Your external static IP address (if you have one)
1. MAC Address
The MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to your DVR.
By default, this address is listed as the DDNS Host Name.
Here is how to find your DVR’s MAC address:
1. Access the DVR’s main menu by using the remote control, or
using the buttons on the front of the unit.
2. The Setup box will appear. Select “System Setup.”
3. Select “System.”
4. Select “System Management.”
5. Select “System Information.”
6. The MAC address will be displayed here.
7. Bring up a browser (ex. Internet Explorer), and type:
http://the-mac-address-of-your-dvr.dvrlink.net:8080
in the
address bar. For example, if your MAC address was
001155555555, you would type:
http://001155555555.dvrlink.net:8080.
NOTE: If you changed the port number, you will need to use that
number, NOT 8080.
7
2. DDNS Host Name
The EH series allows you to name your DVR, and access it by
that name.
Steps to name your DVR
1. Access the DVR’s DDNS menu:
System Setup> Network>DDNS
2. Make sure DDNS is turned “ON.”
3. Highlight HOST NAME and change it to the desired Host
Name, then select “OK.”
4. Select “CHECK” under DDNS Registration to make sure the
name is available.
5. Select “TEST” under DDNS Connection to make sure you
have a connection to the server.
6. Select “APPLY” at the bottom of the screen to apply your
changes.
7. Bring up a browser (ex. Internet Explorer), and type:
“http://your-ddns-hostname.dvrlink.net:8080/” in the address
bar.
9. Open a browser (ex. Internet Explorer), and type:
http://your-ddns-hostname.dvrlink.net:8080
in the address bar.
For example, if your DDNS Host Name was Johndoesdvr, you would
type:
http://johndoesdvr.dvrlink.net:8080.
9
Accessing the DVR LOCALLY
If you are on the same network as the DVR you will need to use the
DVR’s IP address to access it.
Steps:
1. Access the DVR’s main menu by using the remote control, or by
using the buttons on the front of the unit.
2. The Setup box will appear. Select “System Setup.”
3. Select “Network.”
4. “IP SETUP” should be selected by default. To the right, you should
see the DVR’s IP address.
5. Bring up a browser (ex. Internet Explorer), and type:
http://your.DVR’s.ip.address:8080
in the address bar. For example,
if your DVR’s IP address was 192.168.0.2, you would type:
http://192.168.0.2:8080
NOTE: if you changed the port number, you will need to use that num-
ber, NOT 8080.
If your DVR is behind a router,
the IP address listed here will
be a LOCAL address. You can
only use this address to access
the DVR locally.
If your DVR is NOT behind a
router, the IP address listed
here should be your PUBLIC IP
address. You can use this ad-
dress to access your DVR from
a remote location.
Browser Access
1. Type the URL or IP address into your browser.
2. Log in using defaults: Username: ADMIN (case sensitive)
Password: 1234
You will be prompted to install ActiveX controls. Make sure you install
all of these. (If you are not prompted, check your browser and/or fire-
wall settings).
NOTE: ActiveX is a Microsoft technology that is used to add functional-
ity to Windows programs.
ActiveX “controls” are often used to enable Microsoft’s Internet Explorer
browser to view and use multimedia content embedded in web pages
(for example, Flash applications). They are also used to add new func-
tions to the browser, i.e. toolbars.
FireFox, Safari, Chrome, and other browsers do not support ActiveX
technology. As a result, experiences will vary when using different
browsers.
1
2
2
3
4
Navigating the Browser
1. LIVE: Displays your live cameras, and camera recording status (1b)
1
1b
2b
2c
2. SEARCH: Brings up the Search Menu where you can search
by Time (2b) or Event (2c)
3. SETUP: Allows access to DVR menu options (3)
4. INFORMATION: General DVR information
3
4
Product Warranty
VITEK products carry a three (3) year limited warranty. Digital recording
and storage products are also warranted for 3 years except for the hard
drives which carry a five year independent factory warranty from the
hard drive manufacturer. VITEK warrants to the purchaser that products
manufactured by VITEK are free of any rightful claim of infringement or
the like, and when used in the manner intended, will be free of defects
in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years, or as
otherwise stated above, from the date of purchase by the end user.
This warranty is non-transferable and extends only to the original buyer
or end user customer of a VITEK Authorized Reseller.
This warranty shall not apply to repairs or replacements necessitated
by any cause beyond the control of VITEK, including but not limited to,
acts of nature, improper installation, excess moisture, misuse, lack of
proper maintenance, accident, voltage fluctuations, or any unauthorized
tampering, repairs or modifications. This warranty becomes VOID in the
event of alteration, defacement, or removal of serial numbers.
Follow us on Twitter!
www.vitekcctv.com/vitekcctv
Friend us on Facebook!
www.facebook.com/vitekcctv
Subscribe to our Youtube Channel!
www.youtube.com/vitekcctv
Learn our port forwarding basics, DVRlink.net configurations and about
our iPhone app for the VT-EH Series DVRs on Youtube!
For additional support, call our Technical Support team at
888-VITEK-70 or 661-294-8043 Monday through Friday, 7am to 8pm
PST (Excluding Major Holidays).
Before you Begin:
In order to view your DVR remotely you MUST port forward BOTH
the Web Server Port (the default is 8080) and the RTSP Service
Port (the default is 5554). If you need assistance with port for-
warding, please visit our website and review our DVR Networking
Guide:
http://www.vitekcctv.com/Downloads/VITEK-DVR-Networking-
Guide.pdf
If you need further assistance, please reference your router’s
manual or contact your Network Administrator/IT Professional.
7
7a
7b
5
6
For example: if your DDNS Host Name was Johndoesdvr, you would type:
“http://johndoesdvr.dvrlink.net:8080”
NOTE: If you changed the webport, you will need to use that number, not
8080.
3. IP Address
If you have a STATIC IP ADDRESS, you can use this to access your
DVR.
Steps:
Bring up a browser (ex. Internet Explorer), and type:
http://your.static.ip.address:8080
in the address bar.
For example, if your STATIC IP address was 10.10.10.10, you would
type:
http://10.10.10.10:8080
NOTE: if you changed the port number, you will need to use that num-
ber, NOT 8080.
