If you have a Multistar DVR that supports H.264 video compression, you may want to download and install the Multistar DVR H.264 software 15 to monitor and manage your DVR remotely from your computer. This software is a universal CMS (Central Monitoring System) that can work with most DVRs that use the HiSilicon chipset, such as AHD DVR, TVI DVR, NVR, etc.
In this article, we will show you how to download and install the Multistar DVR H.264 software 15 step by step, and how to configure it to connect to your DVR using either the local network or the Internet.
The first step is to download the Multistar DVR H.264 software 15 from the official website of Multistar. You can use this link to access the download page. You will see a list of software for different products, such as accessories, AHD cameras, biometric devices, etc. Look for the software named "CMS" under the "DVR" category and click on the "Download" button.
You will be redirected to a Google Drive page where you can download the software as a ZIP file. The file name is "CMS3.0.zip" and its size is about 60 MB. Click on the "Download" button on the top right corner of the page and save the file to your computer.
The next step is to install the Multistar DVR H.264 software 15 on your computer. To do that, you need to unzip the downloaded file using a program like WinRAR or 7-Zip. You will see a folder named "CMS3.0" that contains several files and subfolders.
Double-click on the file named "CMS.exe" to start the installation process. You will see a welcome screen where you can choose the language you prefer to use. Select "English" and click on "Next". Follow the instructions on the screen by clicking on "Next" until you reach the end of the installation process.
You can choose the destination folder where you want to install the software and create a shortcut on your desktop if you want. When the installation is complete, click on "Finish" to exit the setup wizard.
You can launch the software by double-clicking on the shortcut on your desktop or by going to the installation folder and running the "CMS.exe" file.
The last step is to configure the Multistar DVR H.264 software 15 to connect to your DVR using either the local network or the Internet.
To connect to your DVR using the local network, you need to make sure that your DVR and your computer are in the same IP range and that your DVR has a valid IP address and port number.
You can find these information in your DVR's network settings menu or by using a tool like [Angry IP Scanner] to scan your network for devices.
Once you have your DVR's IP address and port number, open the Multistar DVR H.264 software 15 and click on "Device Manager" on the top menu bar. You will see a window where you can add, edit or delete devices.
Click on "Add Area" and give a name to your area, such as "Home". Then click on "Add Device" and fill in the information of your DVR, such as device name, device type, IP address, port number, username and password.
Click on "OK" to save your device information and close the window. You will see your device listed under your area name in the left panel of the software.
To view live video from your device, double-click on it or right-click and select "Live View". You will see a window where you can select which channels you want to view and adjust some settings such as resolution, frame rate, etc.
To connect to your DVR using the Internet, you need to have a public IP address or a domain name for your DVR and make sure that your router has port forwarding enabled for your DVR's port number.
You can use a service like [No-IP] to get a free domain name for your DVR and update it automatically with your public IP address. You can also use a tool like [Port Checker] to check if your port is open and reachable from the Internet.
Once you have your public IP address or domain name and port number, follow the same steps as above to add your device to the Multistar DVR H.264 software 15, but use your public IP address or domain name instead of your local IP address.
Now you can access your DVR from anywhere in the world using the Multistar DVR H.264 software 15.
In this article, we have shown you how to download, install and configure the Multistar DVR H.264 software 15 to monitor and manage your Multistar DVR remotely from your computer. This software is a universal CMS that can work with most DVRs that use the HiSilicon chipset, such as AHD DVR, TVI DVR, NVR, etc.
We hope this article was helpful for you. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below.
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