Our goal is to forward the ports that the DVR requires to connect remotely. You should have these ports written down from the DVR setup step.
To proceed with the remote networking configuration, please choose the brand of router you own.
Choose your router:
D-Link |
Linksys |
Netgear |
Belkin |
2-Wire |
Action Tec |
Netopia |
Westell |
Open your command prompt by pressing the Windows keyboard
button and R at the same time. Type in cmd in the run field and press enter.
In the new window that comes up, type in ipconfig. Press
Enter.
Look for the IPv4 address and default gateway addresses.
Write them down, because you will need these for the next step.
The next step involves the DVR. Bring up the Main Menu on
the DVR, and then go to the Networking Section.
Next, input the IPv4 address into the IP Address section on
the Network Menu, but change the last three digits of the IP address to a larger
number such as 232. (For example, the IP address will change from 172.016.004.1
to 172.016.004.232) This is now the DVR’s local IP address.
Next, type the default gateway address into both the
Default Gateway section and the DNS section. Click on Apply to save these
settings, and then reboot the DVR. Rebooting the DVR guarantees that the
settings are saved.
The next step involves the computer again. Open Internet
Explorer as Administrator.
How to Configure ActiveX
At this time, you will need to prompt the necessary ActiveX
controls before you can login to the DVR online.
On the Internet Explorer toolbar, click on ‘Tools,’ then
select ‘Internet Options.’
Once you are in the Internet Options menu, click on the
Security tab.
From the Security tab, click on ‘Custom Level…’
After clicking on ‘Custom Level,’ you will see a long list
of options that you can set to either ‘Enable, Disable, or Prompt.’
Scroll down until you see the ActiveX Controls. Set the
following three options to Prompt:
*Download signed ActiveX controls
*Download unsigned ActiveX controls
*Initialize and script ActiveX controls not
marked as safe for scripting
Click OK, then exit the Security Settings menu. You are
ready to login to the DVR’s local IP address!
Type the DVR’s local IP address into the internet browser,
then click Enter. Include “http://” before typing the address. For example,
you would type “http://172.016.004.232” into the internet browser.
After typing the IP address into the internet browser, you
will see a pop-up bar. Select the option to Run ActiveX Control.
A Security Warning pop-up will appear. Select ‘Install’ to
run ActiveX.
*Once you complete the ActiveX configuration once on a
computer, you should not need to complete these steps ever again unless you
update your Internet Explorer to a new version, or unless you reset Internet
Explorer back to default settings.
The first time you login, you will need to enter ‘admin’
into the Username field. The password field will remain empty.
Check ‘Open all Channels Preview’
Click ‘Login.’ You should now see your live camera images
and DVR menu options!
For more information or to reach technical support please contact Zmodo Direct at 800-330-9060
Check this link i just posted here on getting your port forwarding set up easy with step by step instructions. As more Surveillance Systems are sold the need for setup will also increase. More information will be added to this section of our site soon but for now we started to add the most helpful information. We are going to put together a video soon on this topic because of the growing demand for remote cell phone viewing.
How to choose a Surveillance CCTV Camera
When shopping for a security camera it is important to know what resolution means. CCTV surveillance cameras have a resolution range from 330 TV Lines (television lines) to 600 TVL. Now for color resolution, CCTV cameras max out at 560 lines, however you can get black and white CCTV surveillance cameras in 600 TVL. IP security cameras are now available in much higher resolution, up to 5 megapixels. So what does all this mean?
There are many choices of security cameras all across the web , it is fairly easy for a consumer to get overwhelmed in finding the best surveillance camera for their system needs. Before buying a new security camera or complete system, there are some basic things that all consumers should consider in order to make a good choice. Hopefully this will help guide a non-technical person that is researching the purchase of a security system. The topic of this article is security camera resolution.
Here in the USA, normal Television transmission (not high definition) displays 480 lines of resolution. So it is possible to buy a CCTV camera that can record equal to or greater resolution than TV. The higher the resolution of the camera that you choose, the more detail you will see when you play back the surveillance video. Now a High definition television (HDTV) displays either 1080 or 720 lines of resolution depending on the channel and the type of HDTV that you have. In order to get higher resolution from surveillance cameras, the “only” choice is IP based megapixel cameras, which is connected over an IP network instead of a closed circuit. In general, IP mega-pixel cameras are much more expensive than CCTV cameras. These are designed for high end applications that demand really high resolution, believe it or not a megapixel cameras can capture surveillance video at more than twice the resolution of high definition television.
Some people that are shopping for a security camera are unrealistic (because of their lack of experience) about what a surveillance camera can capture (especially CCTV cameras). I will go into more detail about lens types at a different time. I will explain it briefly as it is so closely related to resolution. For example, we will say a 3.6mm lens which gives you about a 90 degree field of view outward from the lens. Most consumers think that if you take a 480 lines of resolution camera with a 3.6mm lens that you will be able to get a clear picture both of an object that is 20 feet away and an object that is 80 feet away. This is not true. While the 3.6mm lens will easily pick up the object in detail at 20 feet away, it will not pick it up at 80 feet away. In order to pick up the object at the further distance, you have to either use a larger lens that would make the image appear more close up or use a high end megapixel camera that would allow the operator to zoom in digitally without distorting the picture. Digital zoom is possible with high end megapixel cameras, but not with normal resolution CCTV cameras. Because of the huge price difference between CCTV and IP mega-pixel cameras, a lot of times it makes sense to add additional CCTV cameras instead of upgrading to megapixel cameras. This will lead us into the next article which will be about understanding and choosing the right camera lens.
Zmodo released a new 4 Channel Home Security Camera Kit. Consumers can now enjoy a surveillance system with cool blue status lights and a futuristic design. Zmodo’s new system has many new features from faster connection times when connected VIA Android or iPhone remote live view. Audio playback and recording from any remote location using a supplied software CD. This security system is by far the easiest to install of all other Zmodo models. Consumers receive the system fully configured so the wires just need to be connected to the back of DVR and turned on.
Zmodo PKD-DK40107 Kit comes with 4 Weatherproof IR Day and Night Security Cameras. The system is connected with 4 CCTV video power cables supplied with twist on BNC connectors. The Zmodo DVR has a large 500GB Hard Drive which can record 24/7 for up to just over 2 weeks non-stop. The hard drive once full, will then go back to the very first day of recording and overwrite 1 day at a time in a loop so there will always be at least 2 weeks of recording time to go back and review the footage. The back of the DVR has a network port for connecting directly to any router/modem and works with any high speed DSL or Cable service in the USA. The video feed can be accessed from any browser with a secure user name and password. Setting up this new DVR to view real time from any smartphone is very simple and takes less than 10 minutes to set up. The application for live viewing is free and can be downloaded from any smartphone marketplace. Zmodo has a FAQ section of the website which will help with any technical details of this setup.
This posing should be read by anyone in the market to purchase a new video surveillance system. As you keyword search for on big name shopping sites like Ebay and Amazon will see thousands of search results with a general search like “security camera systems”. With some many different prices and features, as a consumer how do we find the best system at the best price? Zmodo is now becoming the largest supplier of “budget” CCTV camera systems. The goal from the beginning was and still is to provide the customer an very affordable system for home security at a dirt cheap price. They offer many of their systems in complete kits which makes it very simple (4 channel zmodo kit) is your basic stater system that costs about $230~250 depending on where you buy. With no monthly fee for remote cell phone viewing on any Android or Iphone this can be the perfect system for any home or small business. The warranty Zmodo Direct provides is outstanding and customer service slightly under staffed but i hear they are working on hiring more sales and support professionals. When shopping for a Zmodo system there are lots of great deals on Ebay, Amazon and some other known sites. The prices we find are cheaper on these sites so whats the catch? Here are some things to consider. Ebay sellers that offer you savings of $20 dollar discount rather than buying directly from Zmodo Direct will not be covered under warranty. Zmodo Direct receives many calls and emails on a daily basis about incomplete systems or non working units from customers that have no support and no warranty. If you did not buy direct there is no way for Zmodo Direct to verify the warranty since you the customer have NO invoice from the company. The same goes for Amazon customers and other sites offering DVR’s and Camera Systems.
The bottom line:
You may spend a few bucks for piece of mind knowing you have a full warranty buying direct and have no issues getting the support you need. Zmodo Direct products come directly from the manufacture and are brand new in retail packaging with a 1 year warranty card.
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Zmodo Security and ZMODO USA has designed a new CCTV camera system that allows you to monitor your security cameras real time and control your lighting in the event of an emergency. Break-ins usually happen when no one is at home but just think if you saw someone on camera and press a button and your lights just turn on? Well i think the person looking to break in would think twice. You can read more press release info and view some of the new products at ZMODO DIRECT or new product shows and company information at Zmodo Reviews
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Zmodo 16 Channel ZRN-11610UVDH NVR will be on exhibit at the ISC West Security Surveillance Show this coming March. Adrian Rios – President of Zmodo Direct Electronics will be attending this international trading show and will announce Zmodo Direct and Zmodo Security Inc. will be the first distributors in the USA to offer the new NVR systems at a price never before seen. Zmodo Technology Corp. will also provide peek at the new MegaPix Box Surveillance Cameras. Within the next couple months Zmodo Direct and Zmodo Security will wholesale some of these new CCTV Surveillance Cameras. The owner of Zmodo Direct says quote “Our new cameras will make bank cameras look like they came off the shelf at Sams Club.” We will be attending the show to find out…..