This is a step-by-step guide to set up your new IP Mini CCTV system. For a quick-test installation, you may skip Steps 5-7. However, if you choose to do a quick-test installation, it is strongly recommended that you should then follow it up by the full installation, including changing log-in details and firmware upgrade.

All Milesight devices come with a default username ‘admin’ and password ‘ms1234’. Therefore, to ensure that your video security system is not an easy target for hackers, you will need to change your log-in credentials before the system is put into operation. You should also upgrade the devices with the latest firmware and it is advisable that your regularly check for new upgrades to ensure that your system benefits from all the latest developments

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Before you begin

Once you’ve received your CCTV package, double-check that all the parts have arrived. A good way to do this is by checking what packages you have against the order list. If everything seems in order, then proceed to the installation. You will not need any additional tools for the installation of the CCTV system, however, you are likely to need a power drill and a screwdriver to mount the cameras. Make sure that you have everything to hand before you start.

Step 1 – Slotting HDD in NVR

(A) Using the screwdriver (included in the package)(1) unscrew three small screws on the bottom (2)(3)(4) of the NVR and carefully take off the metal panel.

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(B) Slot your Hard Disc Drive (HDD) into the NVR.

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(C) Using four small screws (included in the package) fix the HDD to the internal plate of the NVR.

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(D) Put the metal panel back on the NVR and fix it with the three small screws on the bottom of the NVR.

Step 2 – Connecting to LAN

(A) Plug one of the network cables into a slot in your NVR marked ‘LAN’.

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(B) Plug the other end of the network cable into your router.

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(C) Plug a power cable into the slot in the NVR’s marked ‘DC’.

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(D) Take another network cable and plug one end into your camera.

Repeat the process for each of your four cameras.

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(E) Plug the other end of the network cable connected to the camera to one of the slots in the NVR marked by numbers ‘1’ to ‘4’.

Repeat the process for each of your four cameras.

Step 3 –Setting up network connection

Follow (A) step for Windows or (B) for IOS.

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FOR WINDOWS

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(A) To determine your router IP range:

• Click ‘Start’

• In the ‘Start’ search bar type ‘cmd’ or ‘command prompt’ (1) and press enter to open ‘Command Prompt’ (2)

• Type ‘ipconfig’ in the Commands Prompt (3) and press enter

• This will show you your ‘Default Gateway’ and ‘IPv4 Address’ or ‘IPv6 Address’ (4)

Your IP (‘IPv4 Address’ or ‘IPv6 Address’) will look something like this 192.168.X.X (first three numbers are your IP range and the fourth number identifies a particular device.

The format of your Default Gateway will look something like this 192.168.X.X.

All devices connected to your router should have the same Gateway.

Keep this window open for next steps.

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FOR IOS

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(B) To determine your router IP range:

• Click on the Apple icon on the upper-left corner of the screen

• Scroll down and select ‘System Preferences’

• Click ‘Network’

• Click ‘Advanced’ and then select ‘TCP/IP’

Your IP (‘IPv4 Address’ or ‘IPv6 Address’) will look something like this 192.168.X.X (first three numbers are your IP range and the fourth number identifies a particular device.

The format of your Default Gateway will look something like this 192.168.X.X. This should be the same as your Router IP.

All devices connected to your router should have the same Gateway.

Keep this window open for next steps.

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(C) Using a computer or laptop on the same network (i.e. connected to the same router), click here to download and install ‘Milesight Smart Tools’.

Step 4 – Assigning IP Address to NVR

(A) Open the ‘Smart Tools’ and click ‘NVR Tools’.

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(B) To change/assign an IP address to your NVR:

• Tick the box on the far left hand side of the NVR (1)

• Once ticked, ensure that your username and password are set to ‘admin’ and ‘ms1234’ (which are the default login details for all Milesight devices) (2)

• Go to the bottom of the window and change the IP address of the NVR so that the first three numbers (i.e. the numbers in red – 192.168.1.1) are the same as your IPv4 / IPv6 as shown in ‘Command Prompt’ window or ‘System Preference’ if you are using a Mac (3)

• The fourth number (i.e. the number(s) in green – 192.168.1.1) should be unique, different from your IPv4 / IPv6 and can be any number you may select from 1 – 255 (e.g. you can assign to your NVR 192.168.1.200) (3)

• Change the Gateway to the same number as your ‘Default Gateway’ as shown in ‘Command Prompt’ window or your router IP number as shown in ‘System Preference’ if you are using Mac. (4) NB: Unlike IP, the Gateway number should be exactly the same as the ‘Default Gateway’

• Finally, click the ‘Modify’ button to apply the changes (5).

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(C) If after you click ‘Modify’ a warning window pops up that an IP conflict is detected, then choose a different fourth number for the IP address of your NVR and then click ‘Modify’ again.

Step 5 – Updating firmware on NVR

(A) To upgrade firmware on your NVR:

• Open the ‘Smart Tools’ and click ‘NVR Tools’ (1)

• Click on the ‘Upgrade’ button (2) and tick the box in the left-hand corner of your NVR (3) and then click ‘Firmware Online’ (4)

• If a new version of firmware is available, then click ‘Download’ (5). Make sure that the serial number of the new firmware matches your version of the NVR, which should be in the format of ’72.9.0.1’

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(B) Once downloaded:

• In the same window, click ‘Downloads’ (1) and click on the icon ‘Select the firmware to upgrade NVR’ (2)

• Click ‘Upgrade’ (3) (make sure that the default log-in details are entered – ‘admin’ and ‘ms1234’ on the top right corner (4)).

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(C) The NVR will automatically reboot after the upgrade, which may take a couple of minutes.

Step 6 – Updating firmware on cameras

(A) Method 1: Log into your NVR by simply double-clicking the NVR in the ‘Smart Tools’ or clicking once on the internet explorer symbol. If the log-in page opens in Google Chrome, then use Method 2.

Method 2: Open Internet Explorer or Safari and enter the IP address of the NVR that you assigned at Step 4(B) into the URL (1) and press enter.

Enter your user name and password (i.e. ‘admin’ and ‘ms1234’) (2) and you should be taken to the setting and live feed of the NVR.

(B) Click on ‘Click here to download and install the plug-in’ (1) and the follow the steps to install a plug-in.

Once the installation is complete, click on the ‘Primary Feed’ to view the live feed (2).

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(C) To update firmware on your cameras via the NVR, you should first activate ‘Channel Access’:

• Click ‘Settings’ (1)

• Click ‘Network’ (2)

• Select ‘More’ (3)

• Select ‘Enable’ for ‘Channel Access’ (4)

• Click ‘Save’ (5)

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(D) To access your cameras:

• Click ‘Camera’ (1)

• Go to ‘Camera Management’ (2)

• Click on ‘Internet Explorer’ Icon (3)

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(F) Click here to download the latest firmware for your cameras – version ‘H.265 Series Camera (MS-Cxxxx-xxB)’

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(G) To upgrade firmware on your cameras:

• Click ‘Maintenance’ (1)

• Click ‘Browse’ and select the downloaded firmware (2)

• Click ‘Upgrade’ (3)

Step 7 – Changing security details

(A) Change your password to your cameras first:

• Log into your camera (Step 6 (D))

• Click ‘Configuration’

• Click ‘Advanced Settings’ (1) and go to ‘Security’ (2)

• Click the ‘Edit’ Icon (3)

• Enter your new password (4) and click save (5)

• Repeat the process for all four cameras

NB! All the cameras and NVR should have the same password

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(B) Once the password for the cameras has been changed, you would not be able to access these from your NVR until you have updated the authentication details. To do so:

• Log into your NVR (Step 6 (A))

• Click ‘Settings’ (1) and go to ‘Camera’ (2)

• Click ‘Camera Management‘ (3)

• Select all of your cameras by ticking a box against each of the cameras in the left hand corner of the table (4)

• Click ‘Edit Authentication’ (5) and enter the new password

• Click save

The authentication process can take a couple of minutes and you may need to refresh the browser to see the live feed.

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(C) Finally, to change your password on the NVR

• Login to the NVR (Step 6 (A))

• Click ‘Settings’

• Go to ‘System’ and then to ‘User‘

• Select ‘Admin’ and ‘Edit Password’

• Enter the new password (same as for the cameras) and click save

Step 8 – Setting up access from smartphone or remote computer

(A) Before a remote connection may be set up, the plug-and-play (UPnP) function should be activated. To do so:

• Log into your NVR (Step 6 (A))

• Click ‘Settings’ (1) and go to ‘Network’ (2) (3)

• Select ‘UPnP’ (4) and then enable ‘UPnP’ (5)

• Click save (6)

• Write down or remember your ‘External Port’ number for HTTP (7)

NB! Alternatively, you my do a manual port forwarding. However, it is technically a more complex process and therefore UPnP is recommended.

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(B) To access your NVR (and cameras) you need to know your public IP.

To do so type and enter ‘My IP’ into Google search.

This will show your public IP, which will look something like this: 90.243.121.115.

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(C) To access your NVR (and cameras) from any computer with an Internet connection: type into URL of your browser your public IP followed by ‘:’ (colon) and your NVR port that you have written down without spaces.

It should look something like this: 90.243.121.115:21202

Enter your log-in details and you should see live feeds from all the cameras (after the plug-in has been installed).

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(D) To access your NVR (and cameras) on your smartphone.

• Download an App called ‘M-Sight Pro’ (from App Store for iPhones or our website for Android)

• Open the App and tap the settings symbol on the top left corner

• Select ‘Device Manager’ and tap ‘Add’ symbol on the top right corner

• Select ‘Add NVR’

• Enter your Public IP in the ‘IP’ field (1) and your NVR’s port in the ‘HTTP Port’ (2) without colons or spaces

• Enter your password for the NVR (3) and click save symbol on the top right corner (4)

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