Configure Email

The system can be configured to send an e-mail notification to all designated users when a specified event occurs such as when an alarm or motion event is detected, or the administrator password is changed, etc.

The device must be connected to a local area network (LAN) that contains an SMTP mail server. The network must also be connected to either an intranet or the Internet depending on the location of the email accounts to which you want to send notifications.
  1. Go to System > Network > Advanced > Email.
  2. Configure the email settings.
    Server Authentication

    Check to enable the function if the SMTP server requires user authentication and enter the user name and password accordingly.

    SMTP Server

    The IP address of SMTP Server or host name (e.g., smtp.263xmail.com).

    SMTP Port

    The SMTP port. The default TCP/IP port used for SMTP is 25.

    Enable SSL/TLS

    Check to enable SSL/TLS if required by the SMTP server.

    Sender

    The sender's name.

    Sender's Address

    The sender's address.

    Select Receivers

    Select the receiver. Up to 3 receivers can be configured.

    Receiver

    The receiver's name.

    Receiver's Address

    The email address of the user to be notified.

    Attached Image

    Check to send email with attached alarm images. The interval is the time between sending two subsequent alarm images.

    Interval

    The time interval for capturing the attached images.

  3. Optional: Enable the alternate SMTP, and configure the required parameters for alternate SMTP. When the preferred SMTP is invalid, the device will use alternate SMTP to send emails.
  4. Optional: Click Test to send a test email.
  5. Click Apply.