Installing an Everfocus Digital Video Recorder

Pre-Work Checklist

Please answer the following questions before installing an EverFocus Digital Video Recorder.

Do you have hi-speed Internet?______

Hi-speed Type

Hi-speed Internet is available in three forms: T1, Cable, and DSL (in order of speed). EverFocus suggests having at least an upload speed of 256KB.

Who is your Internet provider? ______

Internet Service Provider

Please confirm with your Internet provider that the upload speed is at least 256KB.

What type of modem/router do you have?______

Modem/router model name/ #

A modem is sent to you by your Internet provider to connect to the Internet. A router is an active network component that connects one network to another network.

Do you have a static IP address?______

Static IP Address

A static IP address is an IP address whose value does not change. EverFocus suggest using a static IP address. If your Internet provider does not offer a static IP address you have the option to use a dynamic IP address.

Do you have a dynamic IP address?______

Dynamic IP Address

A dynamic IP address is an IP address whose value changes over time. You need to purchase a router (we suggest a Linksys or Dlink router) that is DDNS enabled. DDNS is a Dynamic Domain Name Server, a service that provides a central (public) database where DNS information can be stored and retrieved. It allows those using a dynamic IP address to be registered centrally so users can connect to it by name.

What type of DVR are you installing?______

DVR Model

EverFocus EDR series: eDR 400, 1600 or 1680

EverFocus EDSR series: EDSR 110, 400H, 400M, 400, 900, or 1600

What type of network connection do you have?

EverFocus DVRs operate on three different types of network connections:

IPeer-to-Peer Connection - A peer-to-peer connection is the most simple network connection, it describes a connection between a single PC to a single DVR.

IIDirect Connection - A direct connection describes a network connection linking a modem that connects the DVR directly to the hi-speed Internet.

IIILocal Area Network Connection – A local area network connection requires a router connection. This connection is the most common connection for EverFocus DVR applications. A router creates a local area network for multiple DVRs and multiple PCs. The router communicates to the modem and the modem is the link to the Internet.

it by name.

I Peer-to-Peer Connection Checklist

Cat 5 cross-over-cable (a straight cable is not sufficient for this application)

Assign both the Subnet mask (SM) and default gateway (DG) IP to the PC and the DVR. They must be the same on both sides. (ie. SM 255.255.255.000 DG 192.168.1.1)

The static IP address must be unique on each side. A unique IP address is comparable to a person’s social security number. (see diagram)

IIDirect Connection Checklist

Assign the IP address, subnet mask and gateway to the DVR. (The IP address, Subnet mask and gateway IP are provided by the internet provider)

If you have a dynamic IP address you will need a router. (Please refer to local area network connection checklist)

IIILocal Area Network Connection Checklist

Make sure the modem is in bridge mode

Open virtual ports in the router (Log into the router using a PC)

• EDR Ports to open: 80, 1111, 1600
• EDSR Ports to open: 80, 1111, 2222, 3333, 4444, 6666

Assign the DVR an internal IP address, Subnet mask, and gateway IP. (Log into the router using a PC to retrieve this information or a command prompt).

Note- If your Internet Service Provider is BellSouth you will have a modem/router. BellSouth provides a Westell modem that includes a built-in router. You will need to disable the router functionality.

EverFocus Electronics Corp.

Technical Support (626) 303 –3166 7:30am – 4:30pm P.S.T.

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