19  DDNS Setup (Advanced)‎

Setting up DDNS connectivity allows you to view your DVR from any computer or compatible mobile device with Internet access.

19.1  STEP 1: Port Forwarding

You must port forward the HTTP and Client ports (default: 80 and 9000)‎ on your router to your DVR’s IP address before you can remotely connect to your system. There are several methods to port forward your router:
  • Use the Easy Connect Auto Port Forwarding Wizard (PC only)‎ to port forward the required ports (see www.lorextechnology.com for details)‎. For instructions on how to use the Easy Connect Wizard,‎ see the Easy Connect manual on www.lorextechnology.com .
  • Manually port forward the required ports on your router to your DVR’s IP address by following your router manufacturer’s instructions. For more information on port forwarding,‎ see the reference guides on www.lorextechnology.com .

19.2  STEP 2: Create a LOREX Account

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  1. Visit lorextechnology.com‎ and click Login at the top of the page.
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  2. Select Create an Account.
  3. Enter basic information for account setup.
  4. Click Create an Account.

19.3  STEP 3: Add Your Address

Once you have a LOREX account,‎ you must add your address to the account.
Adding an address is required for warranty activation,‎ which is needed before you can sign up for a DDNS account.
To add your address to your LOREX account:
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  1. From your LOREX account,‎ click the ADDRESSES tab.
  2. Click Add an Address.
  3. Enter your address information.
  4. Click Submit.
    Once submitted,‎ your address information will be summarized under My Saved Addresses.
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19.4  STEP 4: Activate Your Warranty

Activate the manufacturer’s warranty on your DVR.
To activate your product warranty:
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  1. From your LOREX account,‎ click the WARRANTIES tab.
  2. Click Activate Warranty.
  3. Select your address from the dropdown under Your Address. Enter the rest of your product information (attaching bill of sale optional)‎.
  4. Click Save Warranty.
    Once submitted,‎ your warranty information will be summarized under My Warranties.
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19.5  STEP 5: Sign Up for a DDNS Account

Activate the manufacturer’s warranty on your DVR.
To sign up for a DDNS account:
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  1. From your LOREX account,‎ click the DDNS tab.
  2. Click Set up a New DDNS.
  3. Select your DVR warranty from the dropdown next to Warranty. Enter the rest of your product information.
  4. Click Add Device.
    Once submitted,‎ your DDNS account information will be summarized under My DDNS Devices. Make a note of your DDNS URL,‎ Username and Password,‎ as they will be needed to complete DDNS setup.
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19.6  STEP 6: Enable DDNS on the DVR‎

For full instructions,‎ see 12.2.18 Configuring DDNS Settings .

19.7  STEP 7: Connect to the DVR‎’s DDNS Address

Prerequisites:
To login using the DDNS address:
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  1. Enter the DDNS address of the DVR (for example,‎ tomsmithcamera.loreddns.net)‎.
  2. Enter the Client Port (default: 9000)‎.
  3. Enter the User Name for the account you wish to log in using (default: admin)‎.
  4. Enter the Password for the account you wish to log in using.
  5. Click Login.