How to Understand a Network DVR

As the name suggests, a Network DVR can be wired into your network and allows the surveillance of the establishment with several cameras connected to it. As systemized formerly, it allows you to view the happenings in a business site either live or recorded.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Network DVR
• PCs and Internet connection
• Connecting cables
• Ethernet cable
• Cameras

1. Understand that a DVR is equipped with an Ethernet connector at the rear. Therefore a Network DVRs can be easily connected to the computer network set up in your home or business premises. It can also connect to an ADSL or cable modem for better connectivity to the internet service

2. Use both the computer and the Network DVR through an ADSL phone line with the help of either high speed modems with built-in routers, which allow the connecting of several appliances through multiple ports affixed on their rear or a router connected to the network.

3. Understand its detection features. It has built-in motion sensors that trigger as soon as they detect any movement; regular movements such as a moving fan are ignored. Its buzzer or alarm warns loss of the video connectivity so that the owner is immediately made aware of any troubles with the equipment.

4. Understand that a network DVR comes with recording times and length that can be prescheduled according to a specific motion detected or time.

5. Learn about functions like rewind, slow motion, instant reply during live broadcast and also facilities like printing and e-mailing recorded footage.

6. Understand that they are best suited to be installed in establishments such as gas stations, industrial units and homes with multiple rooms.

Tips & Warnings

• Network DVRs can accommodate up to 32 cameras and can conduct surveillance of small to large establishments.