Friday, March 7, 2008

How to change password for AV Tech DVR

Step 1: Download and install remote management; click the Download AP button shown below:


Step 2: Login to DVR using the default username/password: admin


Step 3: Click on the System Config Button:


Step 4: Select the user account and click "EDIT" button


Step 5: Enter the new password you desire and click the "APPLY" button. You're done.

Monday, March 3, 2008

Configuring Internet Explorer 7 to accept Unsigned ActiveX Control for remotely viewing CCTV

For security reason, Internet Explorer 7 default configuration does not allow downloading of unsigned ActiveX Control.

The following instructions will guide users to configure Internet Explorer 7 to give user the chance to install Unsigned ActiveX Control.

Step 1: What you will see if Internet Explore 7 refuse to run the embedded ActiveX Control




Step 2: Click on the yellow bar and click Install ActiveX Control

Internet Explorer will display the following dialog if the ActiveX Control had not been signed by a key that it knows.


Step 3: Select Internet Option.


Step 4: Select "Security" Tab and click on the Custom Level button.



Step 5: Change "Download unsigned ActiveX Controls" from the default "Disable" to "Prompt"; Click OK to accept the changes.





Step 6: As in Step 2 click on the yellow bar and select "Install ActiveX" again. Click on the "Install" button when Internet Explorer 7 prompt you the following dialog.


Congratulation! If you are able to follow the above 6 steps, you should be watching your remote camera now.