Remote Desktop Connection - GE MobileView 4 Installation Manual

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Remote desktop connection

You must perform certain configuration activities on the MobileView 4 DVR itself. Besides
logging onto the DVR directly through its mouse, monitor, and keyboard ports, you may
also log on using the Remote Desktop program.
To establish a remote desktop connection, do the following:
1. Connect an Ethernet crossover cable between your laptop Ethernet port and the
DVR front Ethernet port. (A regular patch cable will not work.)
2. On your laptop, select Start > Settings > Network Connections.
3. Set your laptop's IP and subnet settings to the following:
• IP address: 192.168.0.99
• Subnet: 255.255.255.0
4. Open a remote desktop connection by clicking Start > Programs > Accessories >
Communications > Remote desktop connection. You may also click Start > Run
and type
5. Enter the DVR's IP address (default is 192.168.0.100) into the remote desktop
connection dialog window (Figure 26). Click Connect.
Figure 26. Remote desktop connection
6. Enter DVR credential information, which is case sensitive:
• Default login: administrator
• Default password: ********
7. Once the DVR displays its desktop, you may operate as if you are directly
connected to the DVR.
in the run box.
mstsc.exe