How can I view my cameras remotely from another computer?

There are normally two ways you can view the cameras remotely.

1. Currently Internet Explorer is the only browser you can use to view the cameras. Open Internet Explorer from the computer. If your computer is on the same network as the DVR then type the IP address of the DVR into the address bar either port 80 or 85. To enter the port into the address, type in the IP address first then colon (:) and the port (Ex. http://192.168.1.1:80). If the computer is on a different network then you need to user the IP address assigned from the ISP. You will receive a pop up asking you if you would like to allow the installation of an activex program. Go ahead and install it (you need this to view the cameras through Internet Explorer). If you receive a message that said Windows has blocked the installation of this program, then change the security settings in the Internet Options to download and install the file. You will not be able to view the cameras without installing the Activex program.

2. Use the remote client software to connect and view the cameras. You can download it from here. Install the software onto the computer you want to view the cameras on. Run the software and click the Setup button at the bottom. Next, Click the Add button. Now add the server name (anything you want it to be called), the IP address (DVR IP address if on the same network or the IP address assigned from the ISP), enter the connect port (usually port 5100 or 8000), the user id (By default its admin), and the password (By default there is no password). Then click ok. If the connection was made the Cameras column will change from 0 to the number of cameras on your system. Click the Save button.