Lorex ECO Blackbox+ LH010H Series Quick Networking Manual
Digital Video Surveillance Recorder
ECO Blackbox+ LH010H Series
Quick Networking Guide
Find Your IP and MAC Address
Local Connection
Record your information below:
IP ADDRESS: . . .
MAC ADDRESS: - - - - -
Right-click and click the Main Menu button ( ), then System>Info.
This guide will show you how to set up your new Lorex system for connection over the Internet
using a PC, Mac, Smartphone, or Tablet.
1
2
3
Enter the following information:
IP Address: Enter the IP Address of your DVR.
User Name: The default user name is admin.
Password: By default, the password is left blank.
Client Port: By default, this is 9000.
PC Mac
Open Safari.
b
c
Double-click on the Lorex Client 11
icon on your desktop.
d
Click Login to access your DVR. Lorex Client 11 connects
to your DVR and streams live video from your cameras.
Manual Port Forwarding
Manually forward ports 80, 9000 and 1025 to your
DVR’s IP address.
All routers are different. To port forward your router, please
refer to your router’s user manual.
An example of a port forwarding screen is shown for
illustration purposes.
OR
EXAMPLE
80 80HTTP 12
9000 12Client 9000
1025 12Mobile 1025
Before You Start:
Make sure you have:
• A router and high-speed Internet access (not included).
• Connected your DVR to your router using an Ethernet cable. (See the Quick
Connection Guide for details).
• A PC or Mac connected to the same router as your DVR.
Except where noted, the instructions are the same for PC and Mac users.
Install Lorex Client Software for PC from the
CD or from www.lorextechnology.com.
a
Enter the IP Address of your DVR into the address bar as shown.
b
a
c
Click Download to download the plug-in for Safari.
Double-click SurveillanceClient to install.
e
d
Click the Downloads button
Right-click
SurveillanceClient.dmg
and click Open
f
After installation, right-click the Safari icon in the dock and select
Quit and then restart Safari.
g
Re-enter the IP Address of your DVR, the same way as in Step b.
Enter the DVR User Name and Password and click Login.
By default, the User Name is admin and the Password is
left blank.
i
Port Forwarding
Easy Connect Wizard (PC Only)
80
DVR IP
9000
1025
You must have the following before using the software:
1. Your router’s model and version numbers
2. Your router’s user name and password
3. Your Lorex device’s IP address (recorded in Step 1)
a
Install the Lorex Easy Connect Wizard software
from the CD or from www.lorextechnology.com and
double-click the Desktop icon to open.
b
The Easy Connect Wizard automatically detects routers on your
network. Click the Next button.
NOTE: If more than one router is detected, additional setup steps
may be required. See the Easy Connect Manual on CD for details.
c
Under the Router drop-down list, select the model of your router OR
click the Search button to enter the name of your router model.
Linksys or Netgear Routers: Click Try to Auto Detect (works
with most models).
d
Under Router IP, click the Detect Router IP button. The router’s
IP address is filled in.
e
Under Username and Password, enter the
router’s username and password.
f
Under IP, enter the IP address of your Lorex
device recorded in step 1.
g
Under Port, enter the system port number(s).
By default: 80, 9000, and 1025.
h
Click Next to continue.
http://
IP Address
HTTP Port
(Default: 80)
Colon
http://192.168.1.100:80
DVR IP
9000
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Congratulations! You can now view & playback video on your system via LAN. Continue the setup to enable Internet remote access.
Click Update Router.
The program updates the router settings.
This may take around 30 seconds.
You may need to manually save the
router settings after the program makes
the required changes.
Close the update window once the update is finished.
Register for Lorex DDNS
Connect Over the Internet
PC iPhone / iPadMac Android
Enable DDNS on your DVR
Troubleshooting
Error Possible Causes Solutions
Cannot connect to
the DVR over the
Internet
• Ports not forwarded • Port forward the ports shown above.
See Step 3 for details.
• DDNS Setup not
completed
• Complete Steps 4 & 5 to register
your DVR for DDNS.
• Ports are blocked
by Internet Service
Provider (ISP)
• Some ISP’s block port 80. Reassign
the HTTP port to anything above
1026. Re-complete Step 3 with the
new port number. If this does not
work, contact your ISP for assistance.
• Multiple routers
installed in local
network
• If you have multiple routers,
additional setup may be required.
See the Easy Connect Manual on the
CD for details.
Could connect to
system previously,
but no longer can
• DVR internal IP
address has changed
• This can occur if your router resets
due to power failure. Set up a fixed
IP address for your DVR. See the
Instruction Manual on the CD for details.
Cannot connect
to the DVR using
a smartphone or
tablet
• IP address used from
outside local network
• Use the DDNS address to connect to
the DVR using a mobile application.
See Step 7.
• Router is blocking
DDNS connection
from internal network
• Turn off WiFi connection and
attempt to connect using 3G or
mobile network
Quick Reference
Mobile Connection
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. As our products are subject to continuous
improvement, Lorex Technology Inc. and our subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, specifications
and prices, without notice and without incurring any obligation. E&OE © 2013 LOREX. All rights reserved.
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a
Click on Main Menu from the menu bar,
then click Network .
User Name Password
Local System Access
• admin • 000000
Remote Connection
(PC & Mac)
• admin • left blank
Mobile Connection
(Smartphone & Tablet)
• admin • 0000
Default passwords:
b
Click the DDNS tab.
c
Select Enable in the DDNS drop-down menu.
c
Click Warranties and click Activate Warranties. Fill in the registration form and click Save
Warranty. Check the sticker under your DVR for the Product Model Number and Serial Number.
a
Open your web browser and go to:
http://www.lorexddns.net
Please allow 10~15 minutes for the DDNS servers to update with your new
DDNS address before proceeding to Step 6.
d
Enter the following into the DDNS Setup menu (as recorded in step 4g):
Congratulations! You can now connect over the Internet to view and playback
video. See Step 7 to connect to your DVR on your mobile phone or tablet.
Congratulations! You can now view video from your cameras on your smartphone or tablet.
Domain Name/URL Request:
DDNS User Name:
DDNS Device Password:
Need Help?
See the complete Instruction Manual on the CD.
OR
Visit www.lorextechnology.com/support
d
Click Set Up a New DDNS
Record your
information here:
An automated REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION E-MAIL will be sent to your email.
Print and save this confirmation. You will need to enter it into your system to enable remote access.
g
Select Enable
Domain Name: Enter
Domain Name/URL Request
User Name: Enter DDNS
User Name
Password: Enter DDNS
Device Password
Click Apply to save your settings.
f
Fill out the My DDNS form:
Product Warranty: Select the product warranty you
created in the previous steps.
Device Name: Enter a name for your device of your choice.
MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of your Lorex
system recorded in Step 1.
URL Request: Enter the web site address that will be
used to connect to your Lorex system. (e.g. tomsmith)
Click Save to register your product for DDNS.
c
Click Login to access your DVR. Lorex Client
11 connects to your DVR and streams live video
from your cameras.
Install and run the Lorex Client 11 software.
See Step 2 for details.
a
b
Click Step 1 and create a new My Lorex account or sign in with
an existing account.
b
Enter the following information:
IP Address: Enter the URL Request followed
by .lorexddns.net. For example, if your URL
Request is tomsmith, enter tomsmith.lorexddns.net
User Name: The default user name is admin.
Password: By default, the password is left blank.
Client Port: By default, this is 9000.
Open Safari and enter the DVR’s DDNS
address into the address bar as shown below.
a
http://
URL Request
HTTP Port
(Default: 80)
Colon
http://tomsmith.lorexddns.net:80
.lorexddns.net
If you have not done so, install the plug-in (see
Step 2) and then re-enter the DDNS address after
restarting Safari.
b
Enter the DVR User Name and Password and
click Login.
By default, the User Name is admin and
the password is left blank.
NOTE: You must complete ALL previous steps before connecting
using a mobile device. See the Instruction Manual on
the CD for other mobile platforms.
Download the free Lorex Mobile ECO
app from the App Store.
a
Tap the Lorex Mobile ECO icon.
b
Touch to open the Device List
menu and touch Add.
c
Enter the following:
d
Device Name: Give your system
a name of your choice
Address: Enter the URL Request,
followed by .lorexddns.net
(e.g. tomsmith.lorexddns.net)
Port: Enter the Mobile Port number
of the DVR (by default, port 1025)
User ID: Enter the DVR’s user
name (default: admin).
Password: Enter the DVR’s mobile
access password (default: 0000)
Max Channel: Enter the DVR’s
number of channels (4, 8, or 16).
Touch OK then Back.
e
Touch the name of your
DVR and select the channel
you would like to display in
the selected space. Repeat
to view additional channels.
f
Touch +
a
Download the free Lorex Mobile ECO
app from the Google Play Store.
b
Tap the Lorex Mobile ECO icon.
c
Touch to open the Device List
menu and touch Add.
Enter the following:
d
DVR Title: Give your system a
name of your choice
Server: Enter the URL Request,
followed by .lorexddns.net
(e.g. tomsmith.lorexddns.net)
Port: Enter the Mobile Port number
of the DVR (by default, port 1025)
User ID: Enter the DVR’s user
name (default: admin).
Password: Enter the DVR’s mobile
access password (default: 0000)
Max Channel: Enter the DVR’s
number of channels (4, 8, or 16).
Touch OK then Back.
e
Touch the name of your
DVR and select the channel
you would like to display in
the selected space. Repeat
to view additional channels.
f
Touch +
Default system ports:
• HTTP Port: 80
• Client Port: 9000
• Mobile Port: 1025
All ports must be port forwarded to enable access to the
system over the Internet. See Step 3 for details.
LH010H ECO Blackbox+ Series Quick Network Guide - English - R1
Digital Video Surveillance Recorder
ECO Blackbox+ LH010H Series
Quick Networking Guide
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