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

[sendil6935]

Originally Posted by Stream Recorder

Every router is different. There are no any general instructions on how to set up all of them. Manufactures always provide manuals so you should refer to them.

Using dyndns.org with your DVR

• Create an account with a username and password.
• Login
• "Account" -> "My Service" -> "Add Host Services" -> "Add Dynamic DNS Host"
• Enter and select hostname
• Enter IP address of your computer
• Click "Add host"
  In your DVR software:
  • Find DDNS network settings
  • Enable DDNS
  • Enter username, password and hostname from dyndns.org
  • Apply the settings

Then if your IP address changes, DVR software sends the data to dydns.org and updates it. This allows to access your computer from remote location by using not a weird IP address, but a user-friendly hostname.

p.s.Please note that routers can also be configures to work with DDNS (instead of configuring DVR software, you can configure your router).

Instead of DVR can my router be used as an server with som port Number

Originally Posted by sendil6935

Instead of DVR can my router be used as an server with som port Number

I don't really understand your question.
You can use port forwarding of your router for accessing your DVR or something else.

[carlosarce]

Originally Posted by Stream Recorder

Every router is different. There are no any general instructions on how to set up all of them. Manufactures always provide manuals so you should refer to them.

Using dyndns.org with your DVR

• Create an account with a username and password.
• Login
• "Account" -> "My Service" -> "Add Host Services" -> "Add Dynamic DNS Host"
• Enter and select hostname
• Enter IP address of your computer
• Click "Add host"
  In your DVR software:
  • Find DDNS network settings
  • Enable DDNS
  • Enter username, password and hostname from dyndns.org
  • Apply the settings

Then if your IP address changes, DVR software sends the data to dydns.org and updates it. This allows to access your computer from remote location by using not a weird IP address, but a user-friendly hostname.

p.s.Please note that routers can also be configures to work with DDNS (instead of configuring DVR software, you can configure your router).

I have followed your instruction here clearly and was able to create an account with dyndns.org. now my question is how to setup my dvr for a remote viewing? I am using ARGUS SSD series and I dont have an english instruction of this unit(korean made) and also there's no user name and password fields on the DDNS settings. pls help

[andybee]

Hi .i have been reading this forum for a few weeks now and feel it is only fair that i register and reply for all the information i have gleaned and in the hope that i can help someone else.

I too have been struggling to get my cctv broadcast on the net. i have one wired camera connected to a addonics 500gb DVR ,i have it so i can view it on my own network and all works ok.

However i have tried EVERYTHING to get it to work over the net to no avail,the last stage i got to was this :

using IE ,went into router to change port forwarding and the webpage would not open after applying the settings so i contacted O2.

I was told after speaking to several people that NO ONE was qualified to talk to me about port forwarding until i eventually got put thru to a chap in Northern Ireland.He told me that he had the same problem with his fathers cctv and dvr ..

The answer he assures me is that the O2 WIRELESSBOX ROUTER (THOMPSON) IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH CCTV

He told me to go and buy a NETGEAR N GAUGE ROUTER ......

My contract is up this month with O2 so i will be looking for another service provider with a better router .Hope this is of help .

[vanam1616]

explain me detailed about connecting to dvr with static ip

[kaligotla]

I have Netgear WGR614 V7 model...How to configure in this...I have completed Dynamic DNS part but I could not locate application setting or server setting? Kindly help me.

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.

[any ANONYMOUS forum user]

Originally Posted by kaligotla

I have Netgear WGR614 V7 model...How to configure in this...I have completed Dynamic DNS part but I could not locate application setting or server setting? Kindly help me.

hXXp://portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/Netgear/WGR614/default.htm

[michaelpap4]

Hello, first of all sorry for my poor english, i'm from greece.
I'd like to find a solution for something i'm trying to find a few days now.

I have a modem router which connects via 3g: tp-link mr3420
Also, a dvr by avtech...

I've set up the router setting for port forwarding, and i have access through my iphone and any device using 3g (i use dyndns hostname).

When i try to connect through the wifi of my home (modem airties 5440) i cannot connect to my 3g router, and get access for any of its ports. However, i have an access from any 3g device, using 3g network...

Do i have to change any of the settings of my home's router?

[theglasshouse]

I've got a Clear Modem WIXFBR-117 and a DVR that I cant find the make/model from the box. The box states H.264DVR and also says 2MDVR-7008.

I'm needing to access this from my mobile android and iphones. Any help would be great.

I've tried using my real IP address, not the router provided, also tried the 192.168 address but neither will allow access from my mobile phones.

[gordo1972]

I also have Clear as my internet probider... Can't make it work.

I have setup before with comcast with no problem..

Some one with instruction of how to setup with clear?