tp-link NVR4032H VIGI NVR Network Video Recorder Installation Guide

tp-link NVR4032H VIGI NVR Network Video Recorder Installation Guide

Hard Drive Installation

For first time installation, please prepare a 3.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD). It is recommended to use the HDD of enterprise or surveillance level. Before installation,
please disconnect the power from the network video recorder (NVR). For steel shell products

1. Remove the fixing screws on the side and back panels to open the cover of the NVR.
   

2.  Attach the 4 included HDD screws to your hard drive. Do not fasten.\
   

3. Match the 4 screws on the HDD with the 4 holes on the NVR, and insert the HDD interface into the slot.
   

4. Flip the NVR upside down and fasten the HDD screws. Replace the cover and fasten the screws of the NVR.
   

For plastic shell products

1. Press and hold the side cover button to remove the side cover
   

2. Push the HDD and insert it into the hard disk slot.
   

3. Fasten the screws to secure the HDD according to the actual HDD screw holes.
   

4. Install back the side cover
   

Hardware Connection

Follow the steps below to complete the hardware connection.

1. Connect your monitor to the HDMI or VGA port according to the connection port it supports.
2. Connect your monitor to a power source and turn it on.
3. Connect the LAN port of the NVR to a network device with an Ethernet cable.
4.  Connect the provided USB Mouse to the USB Interface of the NVR.
5. Connect the power adapter to the NVR.
   *For PoE NVR, you can directly connect the PoE cameras to the PoE ports of the NVR for data transmission and power supply

Cautions

• If you want to turn off the NVR after hard drive installation, click the Power button on the web UI of NVR. Do not unplug it directly.
• The input voltage should match with the device power requirements

Configuration

NVR can add and manage cameras in batches.

• Here we use TP-Link cameras as an example. For other camera brands, please refer to their User Manuals to add the cameras.
  Step 1. Connect your cameras to the same network as your NVR.
  Step 2. Follow the instructions to finish Quick Setup.

  1.  Create a login password for the NVR and a preset password for your unset cameras.
  2. Click Auto Initialize and the NVR will automatically find and add the cameras in your network.

Note: If you don’t want to use Auto Initialize, click Manually Initialize and follow the Setup Wizard to add cameras in your network and complete the setup.

Step 3. Right click on the Live View screen to open the Main Menu for management.
Note: For more instructions, please refer to the NVR’s User Guide.
(Optional) Step 4. Bind your NVR to a TP-Link ID for remote access and management. (Internet required)
Note: If you don’t have a TP-Link ID, sign up first.

More Management Methods

■ VIGI Security Manager (Windows only)

You can use the VIGI Security Manager to view live video and modify NVR settings on your computer. Please Download it on your computer at https://www .tp-link.com/ download-center/

■ VIGI App

The VIGI App provides a simple and intuitive way to remotely view live video, manage NVR, and get instant alerts.
Scan the QR code to download and install the VIGI app from the App Store or Google Play

■ Web Browser

Find the NVR’s IP address on your router’s client page. On your local computer, open a web browser and enter https://NVR’s IP address (https://192.168.0.240 by
default). Follow the web intructions to activate the NVR.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1. What should I do if I forget the login password of my NVR?
A1. Click Forgot Password on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset the password.
A2. For steel shell products, remove the cover, then press and hold the Reset button inside the NVR for over 3 seconds, release the button when you hear a beep.
The NVR will restore to the factory settings. Then follow Quick Setup to create a login password.
Q2. What can I do if my NVR fails to connect to the Internet?
A1. Check if the internet is working properly.
A2. Make sure your NVR is in the same network segment as your network devices.
For more details, please refer to the NVR’s User Guide.
If you have more questions, please visit https://www.tp- link.com/support/faq/2850/.

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References

• Download Center | TP-Link
• Anatel — Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações
• Download Center | TP-Link
• WiFi Networking Equipment for Home & Business | TP-Link
• TP-Link
• CE Regulatory Compliance | TP-Link
• Common questions about VIGI | TP-Link United Kingdom

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