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How do I reset my DVR IP address?

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David Jones

Published Feb 22, 2026

How do I reset my DVR IP address?

Step 1 of 2: Enter the desired fixed IP address in the DVR

  1. Open the LAN menu (Main Menu >LAN)
  2. Beside IP, Enter the desired IP address. This IP address must be in the range specified by. your router.
  3. Beside DHCP Enable, Disable DHCP. Right-click to save your settings.

What does PPPoE mean on my DVR?

PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet ) Product:Any DVR, NVR, or IP cameras that require port forwarding .

Is gateway same as IP address?

The terms gateway and router are often used interchangeably. This internal IP address is also called you default gateway IP address (GW). All computers on your local network need to know the default gateway IP in order to access the internet.

Why do we use PPPoE?

PPPoE is used to connect a PC or a router to a modem via an Ethernet link and it can also be used in Internet access over DSL on a telephone line in the PPPoE over ATM (PPPoEoA) over ADSL protocol stack.

What is PPPoE used for?

PPPoE enables service providers to maintain access control through PPP connections and also manage multiple hosts at a remote site. PPPoE connects multiple hosts on an Ethernet LAN to a remote site through a single customer premises equipment (CPE) device—a Juniper Networks device.

What is IP address and gateway?

An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a unique number that can identify each host (computers, routers, switches, etc.) on a network. A gateway IP refers to a device on a network which sends local network traffic to other networks.

What is my public gateway IP address?

Using Command Prompt Press the Win + R keys on your keyboard. Type cmd and press Enter. Type ipconfig command in the Command Prompt window. Find your gateway IP address listed next to Default Gateway.

How do I access my DVR online?

Getting Started

  1. Make sure that your Modem is connected to the internet.
  2. Connect your modem to the internet port on your router.
  3. Connect your DVR to one of the data ports of your router.
  4. Connect your DVR to your monitor.

Where do I find the network settings on my DVR?

Restore the Network settings to default in the Network menu in your DVR / NVR. Ensure your subnet mask is not set to 0. It should be 255.255.256.0, however the value may vary based off of your ISP’s connection. If you are using a network switch, eliminate the connection and try a direct connection to your router.

What is the IP address for a DVR?

Go back to the DVR IP address settings and change the last 3 numbers to something other than 262, use 30 or use any number between 001 to 245. For example, in my example the DVR IP address will be 192.168.5.30.

How to set up DVR with static IP address?

2. SETTING UP YOUR DVR WITH A STATIC IP ADDRESS. 1. Start by connecting the DVR to the router for the fi nal installation, using ethernet straight cables. DVR 2. At this point you should have internet access. The router is set to do port forwarding at port 8000. Make sure you have DirectX version 9.0c or later on your computer.

How can I tell if my DVR is bad?

Check the Ethernet cable connection on the back of the DVR and check for the green lights and that they blink when you “ping” the DVR. If it is not blinking, this could indicate that the DVR’s network interface card is bad. If the green light is blinking, as a fi nal check, check your network IP, Gateway, port,and Net Mask numbers on the DVR.

Restore the Network settings to default in the Network menu in your DVR / NVR. Ensure your subnet mask is not set to 0. It should be 255.255.256.0, however the value may vary based off of your ISP’s connection. If you are using a network switch, eliminate the connection and try a direct connection to your router.

Go back to the DVR IP address settings and change the last 3 numbers to something other than 262, use 30 or use any number between 001 to 245. For example, in my example the DVR IP address will be 192.168.5.30.

2. SETTING UP YOUR DVR WITH A STATIC IP ADDRESS. 1. Start by connecting the DVR to the router for the fi nal installation, using ethernet straight cables. DVR 2. At this point you should have internet access. The router is set to do port forwarding at port 8000. Make sure you have DirectX version 9.0c or later on your computer.

Check the Ethernet cable connection on the back of the DVR and check for the green lights and that they blink when you “ping” the DVR. If it is not blinking, this could indicate that the DVR’s network interface card is bad. If the green light is blinking, as a fi nal check, check your network IP, Gateway, port,and Net Mask numbers on the DVR.