ParadiseComputer

Set DVR network settings to DHCP, then reboot. Router will assign IP, then set to STATIC using the IP assigned by router. go to canyouseeme.org to get your external IP address, and make a note of it for use when setting up remote view program/app. You can also check your ports here to see if they are open. On the DVR network settings, you can enable UPNP under the NAT tab (make sure this is also enabled in your router). Then select auto port mapping. It may take the system a minute or two, but it will automatically set the incoming, and outgoing ports. The port #'s should show up in the list when finished...Note:the incoming port # may be different than outgoing port #. You can then add the ports to port forwarding in your router settings, though you shouldn't have to. When setting up the remote viewing program/app, make sure you select IP/Domain and use the external IP address, and the incoming port #. If using remote viewing program on laptop or desktop computer, make sure you add an exception in firewall settings to allow access through firewall. If setting up on cellphone/tablet, make sure you have settings to allow app to use cellular data (this allows app to work when not connected to wifi. May be expensive if you do not have unlimited data plan. Make sure you completely close out of the app when done viewing so it doesn't continue to run in background using up all your data and $$$). This has worked for every LTS dvr/nvr I've set up. For LTS dvr you will want to use the NVMS-7000 program or app. DDNS service is great when it works, and a pain in the arse when it doesn't (q-see is usually on the pain in the arse side of the spectrum). Which is why I never use DDNS. Just put in the extra work, and set everything up yourself.