Chapter 6: Network settings
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name obtained from the DynDNS web site. Then enter your user name and
password registered in the DynDNS network.
For example:
Server address: members.dyndns.org
Domain: mycompanydvr.dyndns.org
User name: myname
Password: mypassword
- Or -
ezDDNS: Click the Get URL button. The URL address to access the unit is
displayed. If no host name is specified, the DDNS will allocate one
automatically.
The maximum length for the host name field is 63 characters. This limit does
not include tvn-ddns.net. An example of a host name could be
max63chars.tvr-ddns.net.
4. Ask your ISP service provider for your DNS server address.
Go to Network Settings > General and enter the preferred and alternate
DNS server addresses.
5. Click Apply to save the settings.
Configuring an NTP server
A Network Time Protocol (NTP) server can also be configured on your DVR to
keep the date and time current and accurate.
Note: If the device is connected to a public network, you should use a NTP
server that has a time synchronization function, such as the server at the
National Time Center (IP Address: 210.72.145.44) or europe.ntp.pool.org. If the
device is setup in a more customized network, NTP software can be used to
establish a NTP server used for time synchronization.
To set up an NTP server:
1. From the menu toolbar, click Network Settings > NTP.
2. Check the NTP box to enable feature. It is enabled by default.
3. Enter the NTP settings: