Connecting a local monitor, mouse and keyboard to a QNAP NVR

[Harri Whipp]

Once you have your QNAP NVR all set up, you can connect a monitor, mouse and keyboard directly to the device. This prevents you having to go through your web browser to view the interface.


You need the following components:

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QNAP NVR​

Monitor​

USB Keyboard and Mouse (Although you don't have to use a keyboard as there is an onscreen keyboard, it is advised for ease of use.)​

Standard VGA cable​

Firstly, connect all the components to the QNAP NVR using the ports at the back of the device. Also make sure to plug a power cable into the monitor.

Now power up the screen and you will be presented with a login page for the device.​

The username will be the same as the one you have set in your web browser (Default Username: admin ; Password: admin)

Once you have logged in, you will be presented with the main interface that you will be familiar with from your web browser.​

Now the system is all set up there is one minor configuration you may need to change. Your screen resolution may not be correct but there is a simple fix!​

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Click the button at the top right of the screen that looks like a monitor with a config wheel inside it. This will open this window:​

Click the 'Screen' tab and now click 'Settings'.​

This will open a new menu window where you can choose your screen resolution settings.​

Once you have chosen the resolution, click 'Apply'. Your screen will then change to preview your screen in the new resolution. If it is correct click 'Yes'.​

Your resolution has now been set up and you are ready to use your local monitor.​

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Below is a video of us using the local monitor for the first time.​

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