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Appendix B: Setting up Local and Remote Viewing
Setting Up DDNS Service
Lorex offers a free DDNS service for use with your system. A DDNS account allows you to set up
a web site address that points back to your Local Network. The following outlines how to set up
your free Lorex DDNS account.
To setup your free Lorex DDNS account:
1. In your browser, go to http://lorexddns.net and
click Create Account.
2. Complete the Account Information field
s w
ith
your personal information. Complete the
Warranty Information with your purchase
details (optional).
3. Complete the System Information fields:
• Product License: Select your
product model
from the Product License drop down menu
(e.g. LH318)
•
<Product Code> - <MAC Address>: The
physical address of your product on your
network. Do not include hyphens/dashes.
• URL Request: Choose a URL for your DDNS
connection (i.e. your name, your company or
business name, or anything of your choice.)
4. Once the information has been entered, click
Cr
eate
Ne
w Account.
5. Your Account information will be sent to you at
the email Addres
s you used in Step 2.
Figure 25.0 Create a DDNS account
Figure 25.1 Enter personal information
Figure 25.2 System information