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4.4 Desktop Access Setup
Access your camera and all its features and settings on your local network using Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari on
Windows or Mac.
This method
of accessing the camera’s interface is necessary to setup remote access. Ensure that the following items
are completed:
Note:
Make sure the camera and the PC are on the same network before proceeding.
Use one of the following web browsers: Safari, Internet Explorer, or Google Chrome.
To easily connect to the camera’s interface, install and run the Amcrest IP Conf
ig tool.
You can download the IP Config software from
under the “Support” tab,
Apps & Software
. The IP
Config tool’s interface looks like the below image:
After launching the IP Config tool, click the
Refresh
button to bring up the cameras on the network.
Double click the camera’s line item to login and connect to the cam
era. Once logged in, click the
icon to open the
camera’s interface in a web browser.
