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

Originally Posted by JMS Tech (Post 57732)

After you log in do you get a blank page? Or can you see the full camera display without video? If you can see the display but no video in the boxes, you're going to need to download a video codec, and your antivirus or pop up blocker isnt letting it through most security codecs may not be electronically signed or microsoft certified and are quite often blocked from even giving you the option to download. This is most common with off brand systems but I have had the same issue with samsung security codecs when trying to view from a computer with high restrictions. I would check the brands website and see if they have video codecs available for download. If you are getting a blank screen then you may need to port forward a range instead of a single port samsung requires a range of 4 ports in sequential order. Ex. 5554-5557. Some routers allow you to open a range. Some routers you have to open each port individually.

Originally Posted by Denva (Post 57735)

I can view it on my computer when i am in the same network, but when i went home and i enter the address of the forwarded port , i can log in right but dont see anything there. I can see the frames and ptz zoom pad but cant see the streaming video

Originally Posted by JMS Tech (Post 57838)

You're going to need to download the specific video codec that your dvr system uses. It obviously isnt a port forward issue because it wouldnt allow you to login if that was the case. Lower your content restrictions and turn off any running antivirus when you open your camera page. The download opens like a popup link at the top of the page its usually an active X controller but like i said before different systems have their own codecs that are unknown by windows certifications which is why the pop up to download gets blocked. I can assist you further with more information on your dvr and computer systems.

Originally Posted by Denva (Post 57879)

What type of Codec should i download to let it work . Can You Explain to me well ?

Originally Posted by Jason1878 (Post 58752)

Hi. I am also trying to set up dvr to watch on my iPhone. I have managed to set up through my wifi but am unable to view it away from home. I have followed the sticky post at the start of this post but still no success. I use sky broadband and am using eagle eyes to view cameras. I have a dyndns domain name matched it up between iPhone and sky router but still no joy. What ever i try whether its putting the ip address straight in to router or eagle eyes it just says "cannot connect to this ip address". :confused: Is there anyone that could help or give me some advice please. Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by Jason1878 (Post 58922)

Thanks den a but still not working with the programme you said. I think it has something to do with my router not letting me access my dvr, but don't know how to solve the issue.

Originally Posted by Jason1878 (Post 58935)

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?

Originally Posted by Jason1878 (Post 59115)

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

Originally Posted by Stream Recorder (Post 4255)

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.

Originally Posted by polaret (Post 4253)

Hello
I have a DVR and i want to connect it to the internet to wach my store from far away (my home).
i have static ip and i am a litle confused what IP should i type to connect to the internet ---my static IP ---the DVR IP---the dns IP ----the router IP