Firmware Update v1.00.72

Here's where to get the update Firmware info, use the links below for what you need.
http://ipfinvest.com/gvi/products/96/index.html

All three GVI AR-6*** DVRs use the same firmware, select any of the DVR versions for the Firmware file, or click on the link here to download file. http://ipfinvest.com/gvi/webfm_send/713/index.html Upgrade procedure from start to finish, takes about 12 mins or less depending on your internet speed for downloading the firmware file.
Note: You have to use IE browser to download the files, Chrome will not work.
Download "Open/Save/Save as" box will start, program will not run before selection.  Save the file in a folder, then extract all the files.  You can upgrade via the GVI GUI software or copy the Dir "videoPLUS_upgrade" to a USB drive.

For USB upgrade procedure see the PDF file links from GVI site below. Or follow the steps below.

PLEASE REBOOT THE DVR BEFORE GOING ON

• A USB mouse plugged into the back USB makes it easy to get around the menu screens. Here's a Demo video of the OSD options using the DVR front panel buttons, if you do not have a mouse installed.  Simple instructions of the use of the buttons are.  Use the arrow button to go up down left right on the OSD menu. Press the center button to enter the option selected.  Use the exit button to return to previous page.  More detailed instruction are in the downloadable manual.
  
  
• After coping the dir "videoPLUS_upgrade" to your thumb drive, place it in front USB port of the DVR. 
• Select "Menu" to login to the DVR, enter "admin" then enter your admin password, if you changed it from the default password of  "1111".
• Select "System"
• Select "System Info & Setup"
• Select "Software Upgrade"
• It will display

"Please Reboot the DVR before Upgrading DVR
Enter: Upgrade   ESC: Cancel
Upgrade  ESC

• Select "Upgrade"
• A pop-up will display "Building List" then the Software Upgrade screen will appear with the firmware file it found.
• Change the "NO" to "Yes" and the "Upgrade in Progess! Please Wait..." will pop-up.
• The DVR will reboot itself after and the upgrade is complete.
• Remove the USB thumb drive and you are done.

Video of upgrade being done using blog info via USB. Watch the GVIDVR Youtube channel.
Edited version play list for better viewing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sByJZZUHYOA&list=PLeARdTXL5l3k7vxJh-1CmU5zFfEH-plMt or the full original video.
Firmware Upgrade v1.00.72 for GVI AR6040 AR6080 AR6160 DVR via USB 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuIHtBeM03M

Note: If you do not have a USB thumb drive you can update via the GVI GUI software as well. Watch the GVIDVR  Youtube channel.
Firmware Upgrade v1.00.72 for GVI AR6040 AR6080 AR6160 DVR via GVI software 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TcxoSnJBvU

Note: You have to use IE browser to download files, Chrome will not work.

How to update your firmware, will open up a old PDF file.
http://ipfinvest.com/gvi/webfm_send/740/index.html  PDF file will open

Firmware Release details, will open up a old PDF file.
http://ipfinvest.com/gvi/webfm_send/758/index.html  PDF file will open


Step by step setup instructions start next step click on link http://gvidvr.blogspot.com/p/router-setup.html