Activating and using a Dynamic Domain Name for remote access

to your Talos Security DVR

• These instructions were compiled while using a common Linksys router connected to cable modem service provided by Time Warner Cable. These instructions are intended to be a reference guide and may not include specific details relevant to your network and equipment. If you feel that this information is not adequate or relative to your network it may be necessary to solicit help from a friend or hire a network specialist.

• Many ISPs (Internet Service Providers) provide the subscriber a gateway that may be a combination of modem / router / wireless / telephone. The subscriber may have limited or no access to configure the gateway to serve as needed. We suggest that the best results may come from use of a modem and a commercially available router.

• Some users may experience connectivity issues due to restrictions set by their ISP. DVRs use more bandwidth than average internet surfing, e-mail and audio/video downloads. You may find that you need to upgrade your subscription package to support your DVR internet access.

• Remote access allows the DVR owner to view the cameras connected and mounted around their home or business while away. It is comforting to be able to log-in from your desk at work and see what is happening while you are not home. Unfortunately the network security settings at your company may not allow you to access your system from work. And, the Network Administrator will probably be reluctant to change security settings to enable you to have access to your DVR.

• Please contact the technical support staff from the dealer where you purchased your DVR if you have any questions.

DDNS

• A Dynamic Domain Name Service allows the subscriber remote access to their home network without the expense of a static IP address.

• Dynamic IP addresses are used by cable and DSL internet providers and refresh when the modem is turned off or the IP address expires.

Set Up Your DDNS Account

• Log onto www.dyndns.com– DynDNS.com offers free dynamic domain

name forwarding for home users• Create your personal domain name• Select a suffix from the drop down menu• Click

Set Up Your DDNS Account

• Create a User Name• Create a Password• Enter your e-mail address• Type the characters from the security

image• Click

Set Up Your DDNS Account• You will receive a confirmation e-mail• Click the hyperlink to complete account creation

Set Up Your DDNS Account• The hyperlink will take you to this confirmation screen• Click

NOTE: DynDNS.com does not require you to purchase services

Set Up Your DDNS Account• You will be directed to the Shopping Cart• Click

NOTE: The Order Total field reads $0.00

Set Up Your DDNS Account• You will be directed to the checkout screen• Click

NOTE: The Price and Sub-Total field read $0.00

Set Up Your DDNS Account• When you reach this screen your account is set

up and available for use. You can log out of your DynDNS account.

Configure Your RouterYou will need to configure your router

for Port Forwarding• Open your web browser; Internet Explorer• Type your router IP address

– We are using a Linksys router with an IP address of 192.168.1.1

– Your router may be different, consult your owners manual for port forwarding

• Enter your Username and Password

Configure Your Router

Configure Your Router• Click the Administration tab• Disable remote management

Configure Your Router• Click Applications & Gaming tab• Name the application• Enter the port range

– It is OK to enter the same port number as both the Start and End of the range

• Set Protocol to Both• Assign an IP address

– Since this router is set to DHCP for wireless and wired devices, setting an IP address much higher than one that may be assigned by your router will reduce the risk of conflicts.

• Click Enable then close the web browser• Note: We forwarded all ports that may be used by the DVR; Server

Port 7777, Mobile Port 8888 and HTTP Port 80

Configure Your Router

DVR Network Settings• Move to your DVR• Right click to open the menu screen• Click SYSTEM SETUP

DVR Network Settings

• Click NETWORK

DVR Network Settings• Enter the IP address you chose for the DVR

when you configured the router• Server Port 7777 and HTTP Port 80 are default• Click DDNS Server

– Select DYNDNS.org• Refer to your DynDNS account

– Enter your DynDNS Domain Name– Enter your DynDNS User Name (Account)– Enter your DynDNS Password

• Click SAVE

DVR Network Settings

DVR Network Settings• Reboot your DVR

– In the Exit System menu click reboot

– Click confirm– Allow the DVR to completely

power down, about 30 seconds

– Turn the DVR on• NOTE: Do not switch the main

power switch on the rear of the DVR to reboot!

Install DVR Client Software

• The software is on the CD ROM

• Uncompress the file using WINRARYou may have to download WINRAR

• Follow the installation wizard instructions

• Run DVR Client from the desktop shortcut

DVR Client Access• Click “By domain”• Enter Domain Name• Click “Check domain”

to verify your domain name is active

• Enter Port 7777• Enter User Name

The default is “admin”

• Enter PasswordThe default is “666666”

• Check “Auto-preview…”• Enter a “Server alias”• Click “Login”All information will be saved for future login

Congratulations• You now have network access to your DVR• Load the client software onto any PC you will use for remote access