How to connect DVR via internet to watch CCTV cameras from a remote place

[Denva]

Originally Posted by Jason1878

Hi denva I can't not change the IP address on dvr or port I can only change subnet mask, the rest is set automatically.

To recap I have set up dyndns, put that address into my router to allow acces then gone to dvr app on phone and set the address to my dyndns address. Is this all right or am I goin wrong some where?

I want to see your Router Screen Shot and The DVR too Screen shot maybe i cant help

[Jason1878]

Hi denva tried to upload via iPad but says file to big to upload.

[Denva]

Originally Posted by Jason1878

Hi denva tried to upload via iPad but says file to big to upload.

use any screenshot or capture jux the image file i need

[Jason1878]

Hi denva I've used scoop it. Here's the link. Http:/www.scoop.it/u/jason-Morris One is under dvr an the other is under my router. Hope u can see them and thanks for u help.

[Kunwin2013]

Originally Posted by Stream Recorder

Setting up DVR to be used from remote location:

1. Connect your DVR to your router
2. Use menu on DVR to assign internal IP and gateway and port number.
   
   This Local IP must be in the same Gateway range as the Router. If you are unsure check the Router and locate the Status section, or goto the Command prompt of Windows XP and type in ipconfig.
   
   Look for Gateway. If the Gateway is 192.168.1.1, then you can make the DVR's IP anything from 192.168.1.2 - 192.168.1.255.
   
   Also you will need to use the same SubNet Mask, which is typically 255.255.255.0, and also use the same gateway.
3. Next find out what port your DVR uses. The easiest way to it is by reading the manual of your DVR. Look for the network section of it.
   
   Also if it comes with network software, check out if in the connection area the software shows the port number.
   
   Also check the Server software/Programming (Network section of it) to see if the port is listed.
   
   In many cases it will be as simple as just Port 80, which is an HTTP port.
4. Set your router to forward chosen port to internal IP address of DVR.
   
   To access the Router itself, use the Gateway you just located. If the gateway is 192.168.1.1, then enter that into the location edit box of your browser and then click the Enter button. A username and a password are typically required, but it depends on a router. For Linksys use "admin", "admin". By default DLink doesn't require any username or password (It is highly recommended to change the default password).
   
   Once you're logged into the Router, in the Applications & Gaming Section / Servers of the Router, you need to add a Server/Application. Enter the port number and select TCP only. Where it says Port 0 to 0 enter the same port number twice. Or if your DVR uses for example, ports 3550, 4550, 5550, 6550, and there is nothing else utilizing these ports in between, then you can actually just enter one line, 3550 - 6550.
   
   Enter the DVR/Cameras internal IP.
   
   Enable it.
   
   
5. Set up additional entries for as many ports the DVR uses, to the same local IP. Check your DVR manual and it's networking section for all additional ports required. Also check the DVR software itself.
   
   If your router has enough free entries, you can seperate them. Use it like DVR_HTTP for the browser port, DVR_AUDIO for the audio port, etc.
   
   If you are going to use VNC to a PC DVR, then you would need to set up port 5900, and perhaps call it VNC_DVR, for example.
6. You have a static IP so you don't need to use sevices like www.dyndns.org . You just enter your static IP and your router forwards packets to your DVR.

You are so professional! My problem solved. Thanks so much!!

[Jason1878]

Please help cannot get my router to allow access to my dvr. Tried dyndns but still not working. Done what it says on the first post but still no joy. Please please please help

[tommypic]

I have a Zmodo H.264 dvd . I can watch while at home on my Galaxy S3 and my computer but cant get it to work when away from house . I have tried alot of different apps an none seen to work . I have tried everything I can think of and what others have said no work , any help . I am using Zmodo app now but no work away
Thanks

[londoncctv]

Hi Guys I am a professional in this and hopefully this topic should be answered once and for all!

Firstly to answer some of your questions:

Why my DVR can only handle two simultaneous connection:
Its a basic DVR. doesn't have too much resources in the network section!

Does the DVR itself count as one of these 2 connections:
No

Now the main bit: All you need to do in order to watch the CCTV from home is to setup port forwarding properly.

Here is a free guide to help you in the process:

http://qrcctv.co.uk/cctv/cctv-port-forwarding

Please let me know if this helped!

[DanielS86]

I don't know what software are you using and what kind of operation system do you use. The ONVIF camera software I use made my things much easier. It is compatible with Windows 7 and it can be used to record and save the live video stream, implement PTZ motion control and alarming function, and it can turn USB webcams into an IP camera. In my opinion it was designed for companies, but I think you can also use it, if you download its trial version. You can find it here: ONVIF downoad

[williamjames07]

sorry dont know how will it work.