
If you can’t find it, simply type “Internet Explorer” on the Window’s search bar. Internet Explorer is the blue E with the gold ring around it. The plugin works on Internet Explorer only, and doesn’t get installed on Microsoft Edge (they block the controls). If you type the IP address of the device on the browser, the login screen will show but it will say “failed” or “error” once you enter your credentials.įor users of Windows 10, it’s important to make sure that you’re using Internet Explorer (and not Microsoft Edge).Īlthough both these browsers are made by Microsoft, they’re different. These instructions are valid for Internet Explorer only, the other browsers such as Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari don’t support the ActiveX controls which means you can’t access your system.

This plugin allows the browser to fully access the Dahua IP camera, DVR, or NVR. If you intend to access your Dahua device via the web browser, it’s necessary to install the plugin and enable ActiveX controls.
