How do I connect my Lorex DVR to my router?
How do I connect my Lorex DVR to my router?
Connect your Lorex system to your router and connect to it over the Local Area Network (LAN). Configure your router or Internet gateway for port forwarding. Create a Lorex DDNS account to create a permanent web address for your system. Connect to your system over the Internet.
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.
Is there a way to upgrade Lorex firmware?
IMPORTANT: All Lorex firmware updates are free of charge. There are two ways of upgrading the firmware of your recorder: USB Upgrade and Cloud Upgrade. For this procedure, you need a formatted and empty USB flash drive. We highly recommend that you format your USB flash drive on your recorder.
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.
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.
What can I do if my Lorex app is not installed?
Try a different Ethernet cable. Latest firmware is not installed on Lorex system OR latest client software is not installed on computer or mobile device. You must have the latest firmware version and software or mobile app installed to connect to your system.
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.
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.
