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2.1 ACCESSING THE DVR FROM A PC
Once you have configured the network settings on the DVR to match those on your router and
forwarded the ports needed by the DVR to enable remote access over the Internet, you will be
ready to remotely view your cameras and control your system through a web browser.
This is done by entering the DVR’s address into the address area in a Microsoft Internet
Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome web browser window, just as if you were
typing the address for a website. If you’re on the same network as the DVR, you’ll enter the
local IP address. You’ll enter a web address or Internet IP address if you’re connecting from a
different network.
Your local IP address is shown in the Network Information window.
Your public (Internet) address is either the string of digits obtained by testing your ports on
CanYouSeeMe.org (page 8) or the DDNS name you created on MyQ-See.com (page 12).
Even if you plan on using one of the other browsers, you will need to first access your DVR
using Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser because you will download a plugin “WebClient.
exe” from your DVR. This occurs the first time you access your DVR from that particular
computer. It is strongly recommended that you use Explorer 8 or 9.
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REMOTE MONITORING
Browser - Windows Internet Explorer
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Web Client
Page Safety Tools
hp://10.6.196.6
Protected Mode: On
This website wants to install the following add-on: “ WebClient.exe” from Q-See International Ltd.” If you trust the website and the add-on and want to install it, click here...
Do you want to install this soware?
Name:
Publisher:
More opons
While files from the Internet can be useful, this file type can potenally harm
your computer. Only install soware from publishers you trust. What’s the risk?
WebClient.exe
Q-SEE Internaon Ltd.
Don’t Install
Don’t Install
Install
Install
Internet Explorer - Security Warning
When the web page loads, you may receive
a warning message along the top of the
page indicating that an ActiveX control
was blocked. You will need to click on the
warning message bar to unblock it.
You will be asked to install the file
“WebClient.exe”. Click Allow to begin the
download.
Depending upon your security settings,
your computer may ask you multiple times
to confirm the installation and running of
this application. This Explorer plug-in is
being downloaded from your DVR itself and
should list Q-See International, Ltd. as the
publisher. Confirm the download and launch
of the software as needed. This authorization
process should only occur during the first
time you access the DVR from that particular
computer.
When the Web Client plug-in is fully
downloaded, it will launch in the web page
and present you with a login screen. Enter
the same user name and password that you
use when accessing the DVR. You may also
choose your preferred language.
Browser - Windows Internet Explorer
Fine 100%
Web Client
Page Safety Tools
hp://10.6.196.6
Protected Mode: On
LOGIN
LOGIN
User Name
Password
Language
admin
English
If you are having issues with the software not loading or operating properly, please see the
next section, otherwise proceed to Section 2.3 for instructions on operating your DVR
remotely.
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