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25.1.2

Step 2 of 3: Obtain the DVR’s Local IP Address

1. Press the tion window.

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button on the front panel or remote control to open the System Informa-

Right-click and click the Main Menu button ( fault: 000000). Then click System>Info.

). Enter the DVR password (de-

2. Write down the IP Address number of the DVR.

• A local IP looks something like this: 192.168.5.118. Note that single digit numbers appear as three digits. For example, "005" is the same as "5".

25.1.3

Step 3 of 3: Connect to the DVR’s Local IP Address

Follow the steps below to confirm connectivity over a local network on a PC or Mac.

To connect using the DVR’s local IP address on a PC:

1. Download and install the Client Software for PC from www.lorextechnology.com

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2. Once installation is finished, double-click the Lorex Stratus Client icon ( ) from the desktop. The DVR login screen appears.

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Under Login Type, select IP Login.

Under IP Address, enter the DVR’s IP Address (e.g. 192.168.0.100).

Under User Name, enter the DVR’s user name (default: admin).

Under Password, enter the DVR’s password (default: 000000).

Under Client Port, enter the DVR’s Client Port (default: 9000).

4. Click Login.

• If this is the first time connecting to your system, you will be prompted to change the password. Enter a new 6 character password and click OK.

To connect using the DVR’s local IP address on a Mac:

1. Visit www.lorextechnology.com

and download the Client Software for Mac.

2. Extract the installer file and double-click it to install.

3. Open Safari, then click Safari>Quit Safari. This resets Safari to complete the installation.

4. Open the Lorex Stratus Client ( ) from the Applications list.

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