First Alert 7 Channel Dvr With 2 Quick setup guide

First Alert
Brand
First Alert
Model
7 Channel Dvr With 2
Type
Quick setup guide

First Alert 7 Channel DVR With 2" is a powerful surveillance system that allows you to monitor your home or business from anywhere with an internet connection. With its 7 channels, you can connect up to 7 cameras to the DVR, giving you a comprehensive view of your property. The DVR also features a 2" LCD screen, so you can view live footage or recorded video without having to connect to a computer.

One of the most important features of the First Alert 7 Channel DVR With 2" is its motion detection capabilities. When the DVR detects motion, it can automatically start recording, so you can capture any suspicious activity. You can also set the DVR to send you an email or text message when motion is detected, so you can be alerted even when you're not home.

First Alert 7 Channel DVR With 2" is a powerful surveillance system that allows you to monitor your home or business from anywhere with an internet connection. With its 7 channels, you can connect up to 7 cameras to the DVR, giving you a comprehensive view of your property. The DVR also features a 2" LCD screen, so you can view live footage or recorded video without having to connect to a computer.

One of the most important features of the First Alert 7 Channel DVR With 2" is its motion detection capabilities. When the DVR detects motion, it can automatically start recording, so you can capture any suspicious activity. You can also set the DVR to send you an email or text message when motion is detected, so you can be alerted even when you're not home.

8800 Quick Set up Guide:
1. Connect Home PC to Network Hub/Router with Cat 5 (Network/Ethernet) cord.
2. Connect 8800 DVR to Network Hub/Router with Cat 5 (Network/Ethernet) cord.
3. Turn on the Home PC and open ‘Microsoft Internet Explorer. Note: It must be
Internet Explore, not FireFox, or Opera ect.
4. Connect all of your cameras to the 8800 DVR.
5. Power on the camera DVR model 8800. (Refer to page 60 of 8800 User Manual)
The 8800 will try to install an unsigned / unverified ActiveX control and Internet
Explorer may not allow it. You must first adjust your security settings for
Internet Explorer. With Internet Explorer open:
a. Click on ‘Tools’ menu
b. Then on ‘Internet Options…’
c. Click on the ‘Security’ tab.
d. Then on ‘Custom Level’ at the bottom
e. Change the setting on the following Active X entries
i. “Download unsigned ActiveX controls” set to ‘Prompt’
ii. “Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe” set
to ‘Prompt’
f. Click ok and return to Internet Explorer.
6. In the address bar for Internet Explorer, type in the default IP address for the
8800, ‘192.168.1.100’ and Press ‘Enter’.
7. Internet Explorer will now prompt you to install the ActiveX control. Install it.
8. After the ActiveX control is installed and you see the log-in screen.(You may
have to refresh your browser) Type in the default user:
a. ‘Admin’ User name is case sensitive.
b. ‘888888’ Default Password. Total of 6 – eights.
9. Now you can open click on open all and see the cameras via the web interface.
Note: This setup will only allow you access your 8800 system from within your own
home network.
For Remote Browser connectivity:
To view your system from outside your home via your internet connection, involves
configuring your internet router/firewall to pass all incoming http (port 80) requests,
command request, and media requests to the IP address of the DVR (default
‘192.168.1.100’). You will be in essence hosting your own web server (8800) from your
home.
Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) customer service or your router customer service or
First Alert Consumer Affairs may be able to help configure the router/modem/hub
combo.
It may be necessary to sign up with your ISP service to track your modems dynamic
(changing) IP address, in order to maintain external web access, Or have your ISP
provide a static IP address. (Most ISP charge extra for such a service)
Dec. 2010
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First Alert 7 Channel Dvr With 2 Quick setup guide

First Alert
Brand
First Alert
Model
7 Channel Dvr With 2
Type
Quick setup guide

First Alert 7 Channel DVR With 2" is a powerful surveillance system that allows you to monitor your home or business from anywhere with an internet connection. With its 7 channels, you can connect up to 7 cameras to the DVR, giving you a comprehensive view of your property. The DVR also features a 2" LCD screen, so you can view live footage or recorded video without having to connect to a computer.

One of the most important features of the First Alert 7 Channel DVR With 2" is its motion detection capabilities. When the DVR detects motion, it can automatically start recording, so you can capture any suspicious activity. You can also set the DVR to send you an email or text message when motion is detected, so you can be alerted even when you're not home.

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