How to Set Up Remote Monitoring for Dahua DVRs60

Introduction

Dahua DVRs are widely used for video surveillance in homes, businesses, and other settings. They offer a variety of features, including remote monitoring, which allows you to access your cameras from anywhere with an internet connection.

In this article, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to set up remote monitoring for Dahua DVRs. We will cover both wired and wireless setup methods.

Wired Setup

To set up remote monitoring for Dahua DVRs using a wired connection, you will need the following:
Dahua DVR
Router
Ethernet cable

1. Connect the DVR to the router

Use an Ethernet cable to connect the DVR to one of the LAN ports on the router.

2. Configure the DVR
Open the DVR's web interface by entering its IP address into a web browser.
Go to the "Network" tab and click on the "TCP/IP" subtab.
In the "Basic Settings" section, enter the following information:

IP Address: The IP address of the DVR.
Subnet Mask: The subnet mask of the network.
Default Gateway: The default gateway of the network.
DNS Server: The IP address of the DNS server.

Click on the "Apply" button to save the changes.

3. Port forwarding
Log in to the router's web interface by entering its IP address into a web browser.
Go to the "Port Forwarding" tab.
Create a new port forwarding rule by entering the following information:

Name: A name for the rule.
Protocol: TCP/UDP.
External Port: The external port that you want to use to access the DVR remotely.
Internal Port: The internal port that the DVR is listening on.
Internal IP Address: The IP address of the DVR.

Click on the "Apply" button to save the changes.

Wireless Setup

To set up remote monitoring for Dahua DVRs using a wireless connection, you will need the following:
Dahua DVR with Wi-Fi capability
Router

1. Connect the DVR to the router
Turn on the DVR and the router.
Press the "Wi-Fi" button on the DVR to turn on the Wi-Fi module.
Select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) of the router from the list of available networks and enter the password.
Click on the "Connect" button.

2. Configure the DVR
Open the DVR's web interface by entering its IP address into a web browser.
Go to the "Network" tab and click on the "TCP/IP" subtab.
In the "Wireless LAN Settings" section, enter the following information:

SSID: The SSID of the Wi-Fi network.
Password: The password of the Wi-Fi network.

Click on the "Apply" button to save the changes.

3. Port forwarding
Follow the same steps as for the wired setup.

Accessing the DVR remotely
Install the Dahua surveillance software (DSS) on your computer or mobile device.
Open the DSS software and click on the "Add Device" button.
Enter the IP address or domain name of the DVR, as well as the port number that you configured in the port forwarding step.
Enter the username and password for the DVR.
Click on the "Add" button to add the DVR to the DSS software.

2024-10-22

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