How do I connect my Lorex DVR to my computer?
How do I connect my Lorex DVR to my computer?
To connect to your LNC camera with a PC over a local network:
- Launch the L-View Client software.
- Double-click your camera ID from the Auto search list to connect the camera.
- Enter the camera password and click OK.
- Double-click the camera ID under Auto search again and enter the password that was created.
How do I find the IP address on my Lorex DVR?
Right-click on the Live View to open the Quick Menu. Click Network > TCP/IP. Select DHCP (recommended) to have the system automatically obtain an IP address from the router, or select Static to assign a static IP address.
Why is my Lorex DVR not connecting to my router?
Check your DVR manual for information on how to find the IP address, web port, or HTTP port. Lorex system is not connected to router. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Lorex system’s LAN or Ethernet port to your router, and turn your system on and off. If you still can’t connect, the Ethernet cable might be damaged.
How can I connect my computer to my Lorex system?
Lorex system and computer are not on same network. Your Lorex system and your computer must be connected to the same router to connect using the system’s local IP address. If your computer is using a WiFi network, try connecting it to the router using an Ethernet cable.
What does it mean to have a Lorex DDNS account?
Register for Lorex’s free DDNS service to ensure 24/7 connectivity to your system. A DDNS account allows you to create a web address that points to your local network and automatically updates when your external IP address changes. Click here to sign up for Lorex’s free DDNS service.
How does the local IP of a DVR work?
The local IP of your DVR is like your home’s address. If someone wants to visit you, they need to know your home address. Similarly, the local IP of your DVR is your DVR’s address. The problem arises when the local IP address of the DVR changes. Imagine moving every three months—nobody would ever be able to find you.
Check your DVR manual for information on how to find the IP address, web port, or HTTP port. Lorex system is not connected to router. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Lorex system’s LAN or Ethernet port to your router, and turn your system on and off. If you still can’t connect, the Ethernet cable might be damaged.
Lorex system and computer are not on same network. Your Lorex system and your computer must be connected to the same router to connect using the system’s local IP address. If your computer is using a WiFi network, try connecting it to the router using an Ethernet cable.
Register for Lorex’s free DDNS service to ensure 24/7 connectivity to your system. A DDNS account allows you to create a web address that points to your local network and automatically updates when your external IP address changes. Click here to sign up for Lorex’s free DDNS service.
What should I do if I Forget my Lorex password?
The first time you connect to your system, enter the default password specified in the Quick Start Guide. The system prompts you to create a personal password, which you will use to connect to the system from now on. If you forget the password for the system, contact Lorex Technical Support for assistance. The IP address is entered incorrectly.
