P2P Cloud DVR remote Access via a (remote) PC Using Guarding Vision PC Client Software
Introduction first post #1
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P2P Cloud DVR remote Access via a (remote) **Windows PC( or laptop or Notebook )**
Using Guarding Vision Microsoft Windows PC Client Software
Sannce DN81BL
( ** These notes are not intended to address any issues related to Mobil Phone use. There is no requirement to have a mobile phone when reading or applying any things discussed ).
General notes and introduction – how to organise that it can be done
There are some rather cumbersome and complicated concepts and processes, which it is necessary for you to understand, which this introduction attempts to clarify. You may want to re read this introduction first post, as you attempt to make progress in later posts. It is very easy to get mixed up.
What is a DVR, ( Digital Video Receiver in a security system )
_(i) Mainly, In general this will be a device capable of recording and viewing security cameras. But we are specifically in this Blog considering access to that DVR via a computer. Broadly this could be considered as possible in two ways,
_(ii) some "local" way, where your modem/router may allow access if your computer and the DVR are on the same local network,
and the way we are particularly interested in,
_(iii) "remote" access across the internet.
PC access to the DVR
_ For local access the DVR does not seem to have a unique identifier , but is given some identifying number by your network, ( which may change from time to time)
_ For remote across the internet, this seems tzo have been organised such that each sold / supplied DVR is a unique entity as a result of having some unique hard coded number, ( For the particular Model we are considering , it has an identifying, 9 character serial number, SN ( This serial number is effectively the 2nd of 4 usernames that you will encounter ) ).
If you know this number, ( and possibly some other account information ) then the DVR can be accessed remotely over the internet, and explaining how to do that is the main purpose of this Blog Thread.
Specifically we are talking about this thing: https://i.postimg.cc/gJ93xHhk/DVR-DN81-BL.jpg
( Underneath will be amongst other things, the SN, and it is a good idea to note all this info : https://i.postimg.cc/4dzVVHvv/DVR-BN81-BL.jpg )
Broadly speaking we can define 3 main uses of our DVR,
_ (i) the most simple use of just a few cameras and a monitor connected directly to the DVR,
_ (ii) a more flexible use in some local network which could also include more than one DVR and the ability to view in several locations simultaneously, using one or more computers – the local way
_(iii) a similar usage to (ii) but with the ability to view remotely over the world wide web internet, that is to say, access the DVR or DVRs over the internet
We are mainly concerned in this Blog post with (iii) , but the computer PC software which allows us to do (ii) or (iii) ( Guarding Vision PC Client Software ) , is organised such that, whilst its not essential to organise (ii) in order to do (iii), it can simplify both the setting up and understanding of (iii) if we discuss and set up the (ii) usage.
DVR in simple and local use
_(i) DVR in simple use
When that DVR thing is connected to cameras and a monitor, the combination will work like a simple video surveillance system ( https://i.postimg.cc/R00X9dB3/DVR-Su...nce-System.jpg ) . In the very simplest use of our DVR, the Monitors are directly connected to the DVR as illustrated in that last screenshot, and would usually be close to the DVR, since the connecting cables are usually designed for just short distance connections.
That simple usage is fairly restrictive.
_(ii) DVR in Local use( making use of a modern internet Modem/ Router ‘s LAN function )
The simple usage is fairly restricted, and a slightly more useful system would allow for more flexibility on where the monitors are relative to the DVR, possibly also with the ability to access the same pictures from different locations, ( possibly with that also simultaneously)
Traditionally such systems may have been referred to as Closed-circuit television ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closed-circuit_television ) Video surveillance system.
Earlier traditional systems would have been used in some closed local copper wiring system, (or using wireless systems operating over just a very small area), such as used as a security surveillance and crime prevention system in a single building or property or car park or airport etc, etc.. Our DVR can also be used in such a way via a LAN computer system , ( or in more recent years also in a local WLAN)
In a traditionally earlier LAN system, there would have likely been a large central computer, possibly referred to as a Server.
In more recent years, in many modern buildings and private houses the internet, ( in addition to the usually telephone line ) is available and the entering wires or cables will usually be connected firstly to some device of the “Router” or “modem” sort. Usually the main function of this device will be to separate and / or modify the signals coming into your house to be used on your telephone and any computers you have, but also, usually this device has a secondary function allowing it to be used in a similar way to the traditional LAN server. The Guarding Vision Software has been written to take good advantage of this, and it is therefore necessary, ( assuming you want option (ii) ), to connect via the DVR LAN socket with a LAN R45 Ethernet cable so connected between your Router/ modem and the DVR.
Mouse: ( Monitor menus )
( If you are only interested in option (i) , then there is no need to connect to your router. For this option any settings or adjustments or controlling is done via menus on the monitor screen which appear when you right click on the mouse, which should be connected. This mouse and the menu options are needed mostly for use of (i) , but it is also needed initially for the first set up of the DVR and the mouse and monitor menus are also possibly needed to do some things later when using options (ii) or (iii) )
Although whilst there is not a great technical step from (ii) to (iii) with the Guarding Vision Software, it has been organised in a somewhat cumbersome way, and it seems to not have been understood fully before the various documentation was written, resulting in confusing and mostly incorrect instructions.
_(iii) Remote Access ( via the internet )
The way that the remote access is obtained is not very obvious, and in fact, it is so cumbersome and complicated ( in my opinion unnecessarily ) , such that, at the time of me writing these notes, all available and published information and instructions are wrong
Two basic things are necessary for you to be able to access the DVR remotely with a PC
_ The DVR needs to have been enabled to allow this. ( This can be done during the initial first set up, or at a later date via settings using a monitor and mouse connected directly to the DVR ). This is fairly straight forward: A small box entitled , not surprisingly, “Enable” needs to be checked, and then a “verification code” of your choice given
_ You have certain information. This is the cumbersome complicated part: The information and knowledge that you need will vary depending on what has been done previously by yourself and others. Some things that need to be done can only be done once by one person, ( or one account ). It might mean that you need to know the DVR serial number and any verification code that has been given, or alternatively you may need to know the account logging in details of a registered user that has previously made available remote access: After that person has made the availability, it may not be possible for anyone else to make it available until that person removes ( Deletes ) its availability.
Way 2(ii) - Way 3 (iii) via PC
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Post #4 PC Use of accessing DVR
Summary second way to use DVR with a PC locally _(ii) DVR in Local use( making use of a modern internet Modem/ Router ‘s LAN function )
The simple usage is fairly restricted, and a slightly more useful system would allow for more flexibility on where the monitors are relative to the DVR, possibly also with the ability to access the same pictures from different locations, ( possibly with that also simultaneously)
Traditionally such systems may have been referred to as Closed-circuit television ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closed-circuit_television ) Video surveillance system.
Earlier traditional systems would have been used in some closed local copper wiring system, (or using wireless systems operating over just a very small area), such as used as a security surveillance and crime prevention system in a single building or property or car park or airport etc, etc.. Our DVR can also be used in such a way via a LAN computer system
In a traditionally earlier LAN system, there would have likely been a large central computer, possibly referred to as a Server.
In more recent years, in many modern buildings and private houses the internet, ( in addition to the usually telephone line ) is available and the entering wires or cables will usually be connected firstly to some device of the “Router” or “modem” sort. Usually the main function of this device will be to separate and / or modify the signals coming into your house to be used on your telephone and any computers you have, but also, usually this device has a secondary function allowing it to be used in a similar way to the traditional LAN server. The Guarding Vision Software has been written to take good advantage of this, and it is therefore necessary, ( assuming you want option (ii) ), to connect via the DVR LAN socket with a LAN R45 Ethernet cable so connected between your Router/ modem and the DVR.
Mouse: ( Monitor menus )
( If you are only interested in option (i) , then there is no need to connect to your router. For this option any settings or adjustments or controlling is done via menus on the monitor screen which appear when you right click on the mouse, which should be connected. This mouse and the menu options are needed mostly for use of (i) , but it is also needed initially for the first set up of the DVR and the mouse and monitor menus are also possibly needed to do some things later when using options (ii) or (iii) )
Although whilst there is not a great technical step from (ii) to (iii) with the Guarding Vision Software, it has been organised in a somewhat cumbersome way, and it seems to not have been understood fully before the various documentation was written, resulting in confusing and mostly incorrect instructions.
Summary of third way to use the DVR with a PC remotely_(iii) Remote Access ( via the internet )
The way that the remote access is obtained is not very obvious, and in fact, it is so cumbersome and complicated ( in my opinion unnecessarily ) , such that, at the time of me writing these notes, all available and published information and instructions are wrong
Two basic things are necessary for you to be able to access the DVR remotely with a PC
_ The DVR needs to been enabled to allow this. ( This can be done during the initial first set up, or at a later date via settings using a monitor connected directly to the DVR ). This is fairly straight forward: A small box entitled , not surprisingly, “Enable” needs to be checked.
_ You have certain information. This is the cumbersome complicated part: The information and knowledge that you need will vary depending on what has been done previously by yourself and others. Some things that need to be done can only be done once by one person, ( or one account ).
