
Please read Assigning Passwords to IP Cameras as a reference for changing or assigning the password to these devices. **Note: DW MEGApix® IP cameras require a password assignment when connecting for the first time. If you have not yet set up a new Username or Password for the camera, use:

**Note: If you have been provided a static public IP address by an ISP (Internet Service Provider), assign the network information that was provided by your provider to the DW Spectrum® Server. If the camera cannot be reached by the other devices within the LAN, then workstations/computers will also be unlikely to communicate with the device from outside of the local network.Īll devices must be configured within the LAN before successful communication over the WAN/Internet can be established. When configuring network settings for a camera, the device will need to be added to the Local Area Network (LAN). **Note: The use of “device” and “camera” is used interchangeably for this article. This article will outline how to configure the network settings for a new IP camera. While using the Auto Discovery feature of DW Spectrum® IPVMS can simplify the setup process of devices, some additional setup on part of the user may be required. When a new device is added to the network, it is necessary to assign the device an IP address so that users may monitor and manage it through DW Spectrum® IPVMS.īy default, Digital Watchdog cameras are assigned with a dynamic (DHCP) networking protocol that allows network routers to easily assign IP addresses to the connected devices. This is a standard procedure.Related Digital Watchdog VMS Apps: DW Spectrum® IPVMS NOTE 2: If the ports are showing closed and you have a DSL provider, you will need to call your provider and have them bridge the modem to your third party router. if your IP Address is 108.216.161.110 then it should look like this when you type it into your web browser. However, you will need to type it in as follows via a web browser - number, eg. NOTE: If the port is open you will use the remote IP Address you get from the. Change the Enter Port To Scan field to read 80 and press scan.

You can do this by going to Įnter the remote IP address of your Vivotek camera under Enter IP or Hostname. Now you have to make sure the ports forwarded are open. In the router, you will need to forward port 80.ĥ. Now select your router's brand below for Port Forwarding instructions. Write down the IP Address, you will need this in the next step. Once the Installation Wizard is running, you should see your cameras model, mac address and IP address (If your camera does not appear, click the Refresh Devices button to the left). (You may have to allow security access if prompted)ģ.

Once the Installation Wizard is installed, go ahead and launch it.

Download the Vivotek Installation Wizard (You can use the Installation Wizard that came with your Vivotek camera). Make sure your PC and Vivotek camera are connected to a router.Ģ.
