ESP DVR4i Pro, DVR8i Pro, Digiview 4i Pro, Digiview 8i Pro Setup Manual

REMOTE ACCESS SETUP

GUIDE

DVR4iPro - DVR8iPro

Digiview 4iPro - Digiview 8iPro

Compatible with

Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8

STEP 1 – Connect your DVR to your network

Wired connection or wireless?

It is recommended to use a wired connection whenever possible.
Wired connections are considerably faster and are not prone to
any interference or issues with distance. Only when a wired
connection is not possible should you use wireless adapter to
connect via Wi-Fi.

Wired connection

You will need to connect the LAN socket on your DVR to a socket on your router via
an Ethernet cable.

Wireless connection

Insert the wireless network adapter into one of the USB sockets on your DVR. Ensure
the DVR is powered down whilst this step is performed.

Proceed to step 2.

STEP 2 – Obtaining your network settings

Obtain your settings for your network either from a PC or mobile device via your Wi-Fi
by performing the following.

Retrieving settings from a Windows PC

Windows 8: Press :R on your keyboard,
type in “cmd” then press Enter.
Win 7/Vista: click on the Start Menu and
type “cmd” into the text input field then
press Enter.
Win XP:Click on the Start Menu, select
“Run”, type “cmd” and press Enter.

A new window (command prompt) will open.

Type “ipconfig /all” and press Return/Enter.
Your network info is now displayed.

Copy down the following info:

• IP Address (IPv4 Address)

• Subnet Mask

• Default Gateway

• DNS Server(s)

Proceed to step 3.

Retrieving settings from iPhone/ Android smartphones

To retrieve network configuration from a smartphone, ensure you are connected to
your Wi-Fi network.

Android

Go to Google Play Store, download free
app“Network Info II”

Select “Wi-Fi” to view your settings.

iPhone

Go to Settings-:Wi-Fi
Select the Wi-Fi network you are currently
connected to.

Note: Gateway = Router

Proceed to step 3.

STEP 3 – Choosing an IP address for your DVR

The IP address allocated to your DVR must be unique within your network. Use an
address similar to the other devices on your network. On each device, the first three
numbers must be the same. Only change the fourth numbers. Be aware that devices
with identical IP addresses will malfunction.

1. Open the Command Prompt (see previous step)

2. Type “ping 192.168.X.XXX” (replace X with desired IP

address)

If a device is already using this address, you will see a reply
from that address which will look similar to this:

If this address is not being used, you will see either “Destination host unreachable” or
“Request timed out”. If either message is displayed, you may allocate this IP address
to your DVR.

Proceed to step 4.

Example IP addresses

Router 192.168.0.1
iPhone 192.168.0.17
PC 192.168.0.65

DVR 192.168.0.198