Q-See QC-SERIES Quick Start Manual
IMPORTANT!
This guide will instruct you on how to connect
your NVR to a network to allow you to monitor it remotely from a
computer or mobile device.
Remote Monitoring Quick Start Guide
QC Series Network NVRs
Before You Get Started
You will need:
• Ensure that your NVR is connected directly to your network router using a
Cat 5 or “Ethernet” cable plugged into your NVR’s network port (labelled
“NET” or “LAN”). Having a network switch between your NVR and router
can cause connectivity problems. Please note that your NVR must be
connected to your router with a cable as it will not work with a wireless
connection.
• Have a computer connected to the same router as your NVR.
This poster is intended to help you get your Q-See security system connected to your network and
accessible for remote monitoring. You must have already set up your system and have a basic idea of
its operation. There are many additional features which can be customized to your specific needs. More
information and instructions are available in the Remote Monitoring Guide included on the CD that came
with your system or available for download from our website at www.Q-See.com/Support.
For information on how to set up your NVR and cameras, please refer to the Quick Start Guide poster
included with your NVR along with the User Manual also included on the accompanying CD.
• You will need your router’s brand, model number and manual. The manual
is also usually available on your router’s manufacturer’s website.
• The “Manuals and Software” CD that came with your NVR. It contains
necessary software and links to other important programs which are
mentioned in this guide.
Network Information
STEP 1
Establish an IP Address
A. Open the Main Menu.
B. Click on the Settings icon in the Main Menu.
C. Click on the Network icon in the Settings Menu.
D. Ensure that the box labeled “DHCP” is checked.
If it is not, please put a check mark in the box, click on
Save and then Exit
the window. Reopen the window to see the updated IP address.
E. Write down the:
1. NVR’s IP Address
2. Subnet Mask, and
3. Gateway (your Router’s address)
F. Exit Menu
B
D
C
MAIN MENU
SEARCH
INFO
SETTING
ADVANCED
BACKUP
SHUTDOWN
SETTING
RECORD SETTING
GENERAL
SCHEDULE
NETWORK
EVENTS
PAN/TILT/ZOOM
DISPLAY
DEFAULT
NETWORK
IP Version
P Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway
TCP Port
UDP Port
Max Connection
Preferred DNS
Alternate DNS
WAN IP
HTTP Port
RTSP Port
DHCP
0 . 0 . 0 . 0
0 . 0 . 0 . 0
0 . 0 . 0 . 0
0 . 0 . 0 . 0
255 . 255 . 255 . 0
0 . 0 . 0 . 0
37777
37778
80
554
20
IPv4
Default
Network Setting
Save
Cancel
If you only plan on accessing your NVR from within your local network then you may do so by entering your NVR’s IP address in an Internet Explorer Browser window. To access your NVR from the Internet and via a mobile device, you will need to proceed with
Step 2: Port Forwarding.
If you were unable to obtain your NVR’s Local Network IP Address or Internet IP Address using the Startup Wizard, please proceed with the instructions below.
Otherwise, please obtain your DNS address from your router as shown in Steps 2 and 3 before proceeding to Step 5.
For more information about your new
system, look for “QC” on our website or
in our online support materials at
www.q-see.com/support