can not link avt779 dvr with router

Hi,

I have got a similar problem to the one mentioned in the following thread:
AV760Z(uk) - Cannot connect via IP: Login procedure failed. Help please

I can not link my avt779dvr with my router (which is set on dhcp) no matter how much i try fiddling with the IP's.

I tried connecting the dvr direct with my laptop using an ethernet cable, i could ping the dvr, but web page bar shows error on page. used 192.168.1.1 on the dvr and 192.168.1.2 on the lappy no difference.

the dvr came with the videoserver software which also doesn't link to the router no matter how i try.

At the moment the settings on the dvr are as follows:

IP APLLICATION - STATIC
IP ADDRESS- 192.168.1.116
SUBNET- 255.255.255.0
DNS1- 196.41.62.46(FROM THE ISP)
PORT-80

note:LAN is getting IP's from router through dhcp.

Please assist.