Network Installation Guide For Network DVR and Video Network Server

Short Description
CPcam Network DVR (and Video Web Server) can be accessible on the Internet. Users can use Internet Explorer (called IE hereafter) or the application program on included CD (called AP hereafter) to connect to a DVR through the Internet. Users may monitor and configure the DVR (and cameras) remotely. There are two methods to connect a DVR to the Internet: Static IP and Dynamic IP. Network installation requires a broadband Internet connection from service providers such as SHAW or TELUS. The following table shows 4 different scenarios.

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Content
The following sections will provide detail instructions as to how to set up a DVR on the Internet for all 4 scenarios. However, this guide is meant to be a supplement to the official user’s manual. As a result, please also refer to the network setting section in the user’s manual while reading this guide.
Note: In order to set up DVR on Internet, make sure your router supports the following features:
- Virtual Server (Port Forwarding)
- Dynamic DNS (DDNS)
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Static IP setting is suitable for a corporate office that requires a separate network for its video surveillance system (separate from its corporate network).
Dynamic IP setting is suitable for any environment ranging from a small household to a large corporate office. Since dynamic IP is a basic service for both SHAW and TELUS, this type of installation can be used for almost every client.
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