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  • Login to NVR with the password or pattern set while configuration.
  • Right Click go to Main Menu >> Go to Storage >> Record FTP
  • Enabled FTP >> Give the username and password you have set for you FTP server.
  • Enter DirName (directory name where you want to save the files) >> Apply.
  • You will get the files download in the Directory you have created.
  • Login to NVR with the password or pattern set while configuration.
  • Right Click go to Main Menu >> Network >> Wifi >> Connect the Dongle supported (List of supported Dongles is attached in the mail)
  • Select Enable option >> Click on search >> Select the SSID/wifi name on the top which you want to connect enter the password >> after entering the password.
  • Check the Ip address and Gateway you are getting in your specified series
  • Go to Menu Option >> Version >> Check the cloud status shows connected.
  • If not go to Network option and enter the Primary DNS-4.2.2.2 and Secondary DNS as 8.8.8.8 and check if you are getting the status as connected.
  • Dropbox: -
  • Login to NVR with the password or pattern set while configuration.
  • Right Click go to Main Menu >> Network >> Cloud Storage >> Enabled Dropbox Option >> Enter App Key, App Secret, Token generated in the Dropbox account you have created, and select the channel on which you want recording backup (Note: - Only one channel is supported.) >> Apply
  • Go to Storage >> Record option, select the channel and time interval In MIN of how much length file you want to be stored in the Dropbox.
  • You will find the get the files sent in the Dropbox account.
  • Google Cloud: -
  • Login to NVR with the password or pattern set while configuration.
  • Right Click go to Main Menu >> Network >> Cloud storage Enable Google Cloud >> Enable Operating status.
  • You will get a Pop up when the device is online with the verification code.
  • Enter this verification code in your Google account and save this device
  • Go to storage >> Record Option, select the channel and time interval in MIN of how much length file you want to be stored in the Google Drive.
  • You will get the files sent in the Google drive.
  • Login to NVR with the password or pattern set while configuration.
  • Right Click go to Encode >> You can select mainstream and sub stream and configure the compression/ video codec, Resolution Frame Rate, Bitrate as VBR and CBR.
  • Go to Storage >> HDD Manage >>Select the disk and click on Format Disk option.
  • Message will Pop up to reset the device.
  • Login to NVR with the password or pattern set while configuration.
  • Right click and go to Main Menu >> Alarm >> Basic intelligence >> IVS >> Select Channel >> Enable.
  • Go to SET option >> Select sensitivity >> Select Area intrusion option >> Click on set-to-set Rule.
  • Right click >> click on Add >> You can select a box where you want to check are intrusion {You can select option like invade, Enter, Leave option}
  • Right click again click on OK option (Area intrusion feature will be enabled) and apply the settings
  • You can Tick mark on show message option for channel to check if the alarm is triggered.
  • Login to NVR with the password or pattern set while configuration.
  • Right click and go to Main Menu >> Alarm >> Basic intelligence >> IVS >> Select Channel >> Enable.
  • Go to SET option >> Select sensitivity >> Select Alert Way-Line crossing >> Click on set-to-set Rule.
  • Right click >> click on Add >> Select the start and end line from which you want to enable line crossing {you can select options Bidirectional Prohibited, from left to right, from right to left options}
  • Right click again click on OK option (Line crossing feature will be enabled) and Apply the settings
  • You can Tick mark on show message option for channel to check if the alarm is triggered.
  • Open the D-Link Vision APP go to local login >> Go to device manager and Click on + Icon on the top right >> Click on DVR/NVR wired device option
  • Give Device name >> Select Device ID >> Scan for cloud code in the NVR and Password
  • Click on Add Device
  • If the device is online, you will find the device in device manager is highlighted >> click on the device and click on Start Live View.
  • Login to the NVR with the password or pattern code set while configuration.
  • Right click and go the Main Menu >> Network >> Verify the IP address assigned on the NVR (ensure that IP is in the range of your router)
  • Go to Info Tab >> Version >> Nat Status – it should show connected.
  • If not showing connected in Nat status >> go to Network Tab >> click on Network Testing option and try to ping 8.8.8.8 (if it is not pinging)
  • 5. Enter DNS in Network option as Primary DNS – 4.2.2.2 and Secondary DNS -8.8.8.8
  • Login to the NVR with the password or pattern code set while configuration.
  • Right click and go to Main Menu >> Storage >> Go to Record option >> Select the channel for which you want to enable the schedule >> Select the stream In which you want to store the recording in NVR (By default Both are selected).
  • Go to Week option and select the day for which you want to select the schedule
  • Select the period for which you want to enable the recording (for normal recording select Regular option and for motion detection-based recording you select Detect Option)
  • Open the NVR in an Internet Explorer (run as administrator) or I.E. Tab.
  • Login to the NVR from the browser.
  • Go to playback option and select the channel and time, date of which you want recording >> click on search.
  • Select the scissor icon and select the start time and select end time and select scissor icon again >> click on download option. File will be downloaded in the laptop in the specified folder in record.
  • Login to the NVR with the password or pattern code set while configuration
  • Right click and go to Main Menu >>Storage >> Record >> select channel, disable regular option, and only enable Detect.
  • Right click and go to Alarm option >> Alarm Event >> Motion Detect >>select enable >> select same channel where you have enabled motion-based recording.
  • Login to the NVR with the password or pattern code set while configuration.
  • Right click and go to Alarm option >> Alarm Event >> Motion detection >> Enable option and enable Email option, Apply.
  • Right click and go to network >> Email >> Enable, enter username and password (which you have generated in the App passwords option on GMAIL), Also provide Sender and Receiver details on which you want email notification.
  • Login to the NVR with the password or pattern code set while configuration.
  • Right click and go to Main Menu >> Camera >>Click on Camera >> Click on search (you will find the IP of the cameras)
  • Select the camera which you want to add click on add >> you will find the device in Added device option.
  • Go to the Edit option in added camera (select the edit icon) and select required Onvif port, also enter the camera port number (ex: 80) then enter username and password and click on OK to add.
  • Login to the NVR with the password or pattern code set while configuration.
  • Right click and go to Main Menu >> Camera >>Click on Camera >> Click on search (you will find the IP of the cameras)
  • Select the camera which you want to add click on add >> you will find the device in Added device option.
    Note: - you can manually add the cameras by clicking Manual add Button down below and give the details like (Ip address of the device and Username and password set for the camera) selecting protocol as NPTS.
  • You will get the Guide security on Display screen connected >> Enter a admin password you want to set >> Provide pattern to select (twice to confirm) >> Fill the security question/Answer after selecting the question. >> click on skip if you don’t want to setup any security parameters.
  • Guide option to select >> you will get the QR code for cloud (To scan on APP to make it online) , Android and ISO to download the app >> Click on next you will find system config option (disable the guide option not if you don’t want to repeat the setup wizard after restart )>>Click next you will find option for time settings and NTP server >> Click on OK button to reboot and save settings.
  • Yes, after connecting the camera to the NVR or DVR, you can view the camera feed on your mobile phone/ computer. Nowadays, you can easily view and monitor feeds from the remotest locations using the comfort of a mobile application, a surveillance app for Android, allows remote viewing and monitoring to ensure complete security and safety.
Details Analog/ CCTV Camera IP Camera
Transmission Signal Analog Digital
Technology Used AHD, CVI, TVI IP
Transmission Media Coaxial or UTP Cables PoE (Power over Ethernet)
Wireless Solution N/A N/A
Video Recorder DVR NVR/ software-based recorder installed on PC(VMS)
Real-time Detection N/A Real-time notifications
Security No authentication required Highly secured with data encryption
Scalability Limited selections and complex process Easy to scale
  • IP Cameras
  • A Network Video Recorder (NVR) that records and allows playback of the video
  • Network Cable ,RJ45
  • PoE network switch to power the cameras
  • A Display PC or mobile phone to view the live or recorded feeds 
  • The Lux Rating is a camera's ability to see in various light conditions. The Lower the Lux rating of the camera, the less light it requires to render an image.
  • Good quality connectors
  • Crimping with tools
  • Good quality cable
  • Stable power supply source
  • Electrical Interference
  • Camera image fine tuning
  • Surveillance HDD
  • The M5 model of D-Link DVR supports up to 8MP of analog cameras for recording.
  • Fixed lenses camera is where your focal length is fixed which cannot be changed generally available of 3.6mm or 6mm.
  • Varifocal lenses camera is where you can change the focal length by PTZ control on webpage of camera or NVR GUI
  • View Playback for a single Channel but in 4 different Time Frames at the same time.
  • No, DSVS is supported on windows OS
  • D-Link Smart plus CCTV for the 2000 series DVR and 5000 series NVR.
  • For 1000 and 4000 series DVR/NVR D-Link CCTV app is recommended.
  • D-Link Vision App for Indigenous IP Camera & NVR.
  • Yes, All M series DVR supports IP channels. please visit cctv.dlink.co.in for more information
  • NO. Cloud storage option is used to take the backup of the DVR or NVR on cloud account
  • -Check internet connection when the DVR goes offline, check the internet connection using the same cable on a laptop.
  • Check for the latest firmware.
  • Check setting on the main router.
  • This will depend on external factors like the premise location, lighting conditions etc. It is preferable to consult a sales/technical support to arrive at the best buy.
  • This will totally depend on the parameter such as resolution of Cameras, no of Camera’s, Duration of recording, Hard Disk capacity, frame rate and compression. This can be calculated with the help of any free bandwidth calculator site.
  • Yes, as the output from DVR to TV will be displayed using 4k resolution thus it will provide better pixel density hence image quality will be better.
  • D-Link GOLD CCTV cable is preferred for this setup.
  • Power supply need to managed near to camera, to avoid power fluctuations.
  • A camera with focal length of 2.8 mm and 3.6mm lens camera.
  • A varifocal analog or digital camera with focal length of 2.8mm to 12mm can be used.
  • If it’s an IP camera, then it should ping on the network.
  • If it’s an analog camera then check the physical connection (cables, BNC connectors etc), Also please check the resolution.
  • The physical connection on the HDD should be properly connected (sata and power connectors).
  • The HDD should be of supported size and compatible with DVR hardware.
  • A different power adapter can also be tried if the HDD is not vibrating.
  • Also check SATA Cable
  • It is not necessary but to avoid any voltage fluctuations a UPS can be placed in the setup.
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