i hope someone can help me i have right now 4 camara set up. i have them recording to my dvr and have installed the software for the dvr to watch on my computer. i was able to watch what i recorded once i hooked up a usb from dvr to computer. i have been trying to set up to watch remotely but when i try to go through the network that it says i need to use to view this. once i put in my info for dyndns all i get is -----connet failed! (2) reason: (-3) no stream timeout. i have looked all over and have read things and have tried all kinds of suggestions i have seen. mostly has to do with my router and to make sure the router and the dvr jive together. i feel so dumb not to be able to understand how to fix this.... help.....wht am i missing or not doing... i have looked at my dvr and there is no name... i got it through ebay with 6 camaras but can run up to 9 . i just want to be able to view from my computer and or from my home computer...what do i need to do?

First, you need to forward the router ports to the DVR. You'll need to check out your router's documentation for the instructions. Also, if you are using dyndns, make sure you log in locally from the DVR site to update the ip address for the external modem. This is a good start, however, depending on the DVR you may need extra internal configuration.

i feel so dumb. i have tried to do the forward port. im still getting the samething , port failed no streaming timeout... i wish i understood this all alot more.. i feel like i need step by step. i have printer out so many things that have to do with forwarding the port on my linksys router. i understand that my dvr and router need to work together. i just cant seem to get them to meet. help......

Try this thread: http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=12156

what kind of dvr is it?

i dont see any name on it but when i purchased it the description said stand alone. can watch playback which i have been able to do when hooked up with the usb cable. but when i try to watch through the network key it always comes back with no streaming timeout.
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i also did follow the links that sent and have checked out a few places and have tried a few more things but always with same results....no stream timeout. ...i would like to know what does that mean?

thanks for your help

Is this through a web browser or DVR software? By the looks of the error message you are connecting to the DVR but just no Video?

Are you trying to connect to the Private IP address or the Public IP address?

The first step is to connect to it locally either with a crossover network cable directly to the DVR or through a switch. Once it is working locally you can work on forwarding ports and getting dyndns working.

And if you are connecting through the public IP/dyndns address but just no video you may not have all the ports you need forwarded...

well i messed with the dvr, ips, router and even had a computer guy come out and found that the dvr lan connection is not working. i had purchased another one for home and i hooked it up put in the dvr ip and wam up comes a pic, i also setup at home and am now able to see my shop from home through the internet
thanks for all your help