How can I access my DVR through Internet Explorer?
David Jones
Published Feb 20, 2026
How can I access my DVR through Internet Explorer?
You can access your recorder using Internet Explorer by simply typing your DVR’s IP address directly into Internet Explorer like so: This allows access on the local network, i.e. the same network as the DVR, using the internal IP address.
Where do I find the port number for my DVR?
Here you will find the active port numbers assigned for these types of services. By default these should be port 80 for HTTP and port 3777 for TCP. Leave these as they are but note where they are located in case you need to change them when configuring port forwarding.
How to create port forwarding for your security DVR?
The first step is to log in to your router using the Router IP Address you found in Step 1. Type this IP address directly into your internet browser to access the router’s login page. Enter the proper administrative credentials to login to your router. While every router is different, this process of creating ports is similar.
What do ports do surveillance video recorders use?
Depending on the manufacturer of your surveillance video recorder, it will use specific ports for web login, data communication, and video streaming to serve up the camera feed. For recorders purchased from CCTV Camera World it is simple. All of our recorders have the following default ports configured when they ship:
What are the port numbers for a DVR?
Users can click on these port numbers to start the above network port scanner on those ports. For example, if you click on the ports for iDVR-PRO surveillance DVRs, the tool will scan ports 5554 and 8080. CCTV Camera Pros now offers this service to setup port forwarding for remote DVR monitoring and security camera viewing.
You can access your recorder using Internet Explorer by simply typing your DVR’s IP address directly into Internet Explorer like so: This allows access on the local network, i.e. the same network as the DVR, using the internal IP address.
Which is the default port for idvr-pro surveillance DVRs?
For example, if you click on the ports for iDVR-PRO surveillance DVRs, the tool will scan ports 5554 and 8080. 80 Default Port For Most IP Cameras 7000 iDVR-E Recorders 5554, 8080 iDVR-PRO Recorders 80, 5150, 5160 Zavio Network Video Recorders 80, 4550, 5511, 5550, 6550, 8866, 56000 Geovision GV-iView iPhone & iPad App
How does the Port Checker help installers?
The port checker tool assists installers by confirming that their port forwarding rules are setup correctly. Click here if you would like a more detailed explanation of how port forwarding works. Here is a list of network port numbers for some of our best selling IP cameras, network video recorders, and surveillance DVRs (digital video recorders).
