How do I remotely access the DVR?
This configuration works to allow you to remotely access the DVR via a web browser by using a specific port (HTTP) that is found in the DVR's network menu. As long as you have the necessary information you can configure the router.
What port does the DVR remote view use?
As you can see, now it's possible to use the DVR remote viewing feature using a web browser (port 8080) or a software (port 37777). The router knows how to handle the request for both ports and will send the traffic to the DVR that inside your local network.
What is the default DVR port for the Dahua DVR?
Let's say you are using a Dahua DVR, the default port is 37777 or if you are using a Hikvision DVR the default port is 80000. Make sure to check your DVR. Open your web browser again and use the port for the configuration. The picture below shows an example of the DVR port forwarding.
What is the default DVR port for Hikvision DVR?
Let's say you are using a Dahua DVR, the default port is 37777 or if you are using a Hikvision DVR the default port is 80000. Make sure to check your DVR.
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Product Description
Night Owl’s Apollo-DVR is an advanced 4 channel H.264 smart DVR that allows you to access it remotely from both the internet via Internet Explorer and/or select 3G/4G smart phones including your iPhone®, Android® and select Blackberry® Models.
Set Up a Port Forward for a Qvis Apollo DVR DVR
When you use a Qvis Apollo DVR DVR you may need to forward ports in your router. By forwarding ports you allow connection requests coming from the internet to be directed to a Qvis Apollo DVR DVR.
Find Your Router's IP Address
To find your router's IP address the easy way you can use our free Router Detector software. It's a part of the Network Utilities suite of tools and it's completely free to use.
Setting Up a Port Forward for a Qvis Apollo DVR DVR
The easiest way to forward your ports is to use our Network Utilities software. With Network Utilities, you can easily forward ports and also un-forward ports quickly so that you can keep your network up to date with the ports that you need forwarded and maximize your network security.
How to access DVR from outside network?
The default username is admin and the password is admin. Click login, then you will see the page of your Web Service. To access the DVR from outside the network or externally, the steps will be the same but the IP address will be your external IP address.
What is the IP address of a DVR?
By default ALL of our recorders and IP cameras have the same IP address. The default IP address is 192.168.1.108.
How to know if your DVR is on the same network as your home network?
First, you must review your network scheme to identify if your DVR or IPC (IP camera) is within the same network scheme as your Home/Office Network. There are a few ways to identify your network by simply going to the “Command Prompt” in your Windows PC.
What does success port 37777 mean?
As you can see, I am testing the port 37777. The result says SUCCESS! That means that the port is properly forward to the DVR TCP port. You can do the same steps to test the HTTP port of the DVR.
What happens if you assign an IP address to a DVR?
This is due to the fact that if you assign an IP address to the DVR, NVR or IP camera that is already being used by a computer (hard wired or wireless), printer, or even a wireless handheld device you will have a collision in your network and you will not be able to access the device. In the next step I will show you how to see what IP addresses are available for you to use with your Digital Video Recorder.
Can I access my DVR from my router?
Make sure you access the DVR while you are not inside the location as the DVR, due to the fact that many routers will not allow you to access internal devices from within the network using the external IP Address. I hope these steps will guide you through setting up your Network devices and DVR for remote access.
Is port 37777 a default port?
Although 37777 is one of the default ports of the DVR, 88 is not. Take a look at the following image: In this image you can see the default network settings of the Digital Video Recorder. It is not a good idea to leave this port as default. Many Internet Service Providers (ISP) block this port for inbound connections.
What port is remote viewing on a DVR?
As you can see, now it's possible to use the DVR remote viewing feature using a web browser (port 8080) or a software (port 37777).
What is the default port for a DVR?
Go to the DVR's network menu and check which port is used for software. Let's say you are using a Dahua DVR, the default port is 37777 or if you are using a Hikvision DVR the default port is 80000. Make sure to check your DVR. Open your web browser again and use the port for the configuration.
Can you use the same principle to configure IP cameras for remote viewing?
You can use the same principle to configure IP cameras for remote viewing.
