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Hi crow. setting up remote viewing is simple on anything. what people have problems with is static / dynamic/ ddns service the key is to forget about all the above the idea is to get it all working first then look at ddns or static once everything is working what make is your router and who is your ISP. your external ip is found just by clicking on this link ... http://whatismyipaddress.com/

as we never put port 8080 then no. you should only have ports 80/3357/3358 open from local (your home network) you would only need http://192.168.1.260 away from your network you need to find you external ip just click on this link. that is your external ip http://whatismyipaddress.com/ and away from your home network you will enter http:// your external ip :3358

hi. under network on your dvr. the ip should already be there if your dvr is connected to your router. if not you can add your self an ip. on dvr>>>>> use these. ip 192.168.1.260 subnet 255.255.255.0 gateway 192.168.1.254 and you dont need anything in the DDNS fields just leave blank.

the problem is wireless. the loacation you are installing has power is this on the same power as your house i.e same ring ??? you may want to look into the netgear network over power plugs. this will allow you to have a better camera.

no with a foscam. (the picture you have posted is better than a foscam) from your window to your car you are looking at a 50-75mm lens if you want to get detail like a face shot. you may be better using a camcorder

First. Log into your router. Then click on settings. This will then bring up your password screen. Enter your password then click ok. Then you will see options at top of your screen (you will also see portforwarding) DO NOT CLICK ON IT. Click on advanced settings. You will get another window and on the screen you will see continue to advanced settings click on it. Now you will get another screen and at the top you will see portforwarding, click on that and then just below that you will see Supported Applications click on that and you will see another new window. these are the actual ports you need to enter Click on add new game application and this is were you need to put your ports. And rule name. Game/application name: call it cctv Copy an existing game/application: click the no box Protocol pick TCP Port Range 3357 – 3357 then leave the rest blank then click add and start at top of page again this time call it cctv 2 Game/application name cctv2 Copy an existing game/application: click the no box Protocol pick TCP Port Range 3358 – 3358 then leave the rest blank then click add and start at top of page again this time call it cctv 3 Game/application name: call it cctv3 Copy an existing game/application: click the no box Protocol pick TCP Port Range 80 – 80 then leave the rest blank Then click add and then apply. On the same page at the top you will see configuration click it and you will see, Game or Application: click on the drop down and look for your rules cctv cctv2 cctv3 only click 1 then go to the other drop down. Device: And the bottom one will say user defined ip address in the box enter the ip address of your dvr then click add do this for all your rules i.e cctv-cctv2-cctv3 and then click apply And you are all done. Log out from your router

with a bt fusion its a bit of a mine field. it will take a while for me to type instructions. so i will do it on word first then post them for you. but what you have to understand is static ip ddns and all that has nothing to do with how you set your router so its best to put that out of your mind. even if you see it in your dvr settings just leave them blank. all as you need to do is go into dvr setting > network > and if connected to your router you will see a IP example 192.168.1 .xxx you just need to right this ip down. and that is all you need to do with your dvr.

hi. to make things easy. forget about a DDNS service for now get everything working first. are you using a netgear router ?? no dont enter this back into ports. all you need is the ip address of your dvr. i.e 192.168.0.3 (example) if you are using netgear just click on attached devices and you will see it. subnet 255.255.255.0 and your gateway is 192.168.0.1 (if a netgear)

sorry what i ment was take the cost of the H/drive off the price of the full unit. (as it comes with H/D) then it looks cheap. it only keeps people away that do there homework. problems ... it runs on licence that runs out august 2012. renewal cost $480. i asked what cameras it supports but they have not answered that in there email . yes that system used to sell for $3000 (well that was the asking price) dont think they sold many as they went bust. look up GVI Security so my judgement is this >>>> even if you get past the licence problem. i.e use another software. most now require a good graphics card to run. you cant add one to that unit.

please dont buy a foscam from ebay ...... foscam DO NOT SELL ON EBAY. you are only paying £2 less than if you buy from foscam uk. you do not have any warranty if you dont have the electronic invoice which will have your warranty code on. ebay problems and things to look out for >>> foscam print there name on the boxes (ebay one dont) ebay has missing parts >>> foscam have quality control. foscam will work with 3rd party software>>>>> ebay only works with the clone software. if you feel that an extra £2 is to much to spend on a camera with support then you cant afford a camera. this is the actual warning from foscam uk. When you purchase directly from Foscam.co.uk you are not only purchasing a camera, but also the value-added services of same-day shipping from our London based warehouse, complete after-sales technical support as well as our UK based replacement warranty and return services. Foscam.co.uk does not provide support or warranties on behalf of any Foscam cameras purchased directly from China and sold on Amazon, Ebay, or other through other resellers. Guarantee We guarantee that your Foscam wireless camera will be 100% functional or we will issue you an immediate replacement. In addition, the camera is covered by a 1 year manufacturer's warranty which will be honored by us through our warehouse in London. Our return policy is 14 days. All returns are subject to a 15% restocking fee and buyer pays return shipping. The Foscam.co.uk warranty is only available to users who purchase directly from Foscam.co.uk using our online checkout system. Protect yourself by purchasing only through the links on this page.

dfiver. to be honest i dont even think you know what you need never mind anyone else. 3 times you have been asked to list your equipment ..... this is importent to give you an idea. make and model and software used

HI its ebay. all for $270. just by pricing a 2tb H/drive should alert you to problems.

best just to google VMS. i dont know what your budget is to post 1. is this to go into your POS ??

with ip. you can run on lots of vms software or on hybrids. with lots of makes of cameras.

hi. i cant find anyone that has them listed on there IP list. so if you intend on just using there software and only there cameras then yes. but putting all your money into 1 bag is never good.

dfiver. you hear lots of people complaing about how bad some customer services tech support are. people say they never pick up the phone when you call them. this is because they have just had a problem like yours and they have left there office to go and find a dog to kick. what stared out as Contol same PTZ with two DVRs is not the case. encoder and nvr you would not use rs485 on the NVR it is done via the software. i think before anyone can help you will have too list the following. dvr nvr encoders are you looking to view all cameras and ptz on the same screen via internet ??? and have control

hi that is what we dont understand...... you dont need the encoder to do that. just run the new dvr rs485 to the rs 485 on the head side of the encoder. this then gives you control on dvr and over the internet. if dvr is on the network. are you using a DVR or a NVR. (are your other cameras analog or ip ?)

dfiver. i dont understand the reason for the encoders. is the encoder there JUST to view the ptz camera over the internet. nothing else no dvr or any other images ???? is this right. (your customer cant view dvr)

you might be better listing your dvr make and model also your router type and if in uk your ISP. watching youtube videos will give you a idea but if its not your system it can give you problems. we need to know your dvr asd some use a port number other than 80.

hi. the forum is like a good working DVR ..... if its not broken dont fix it. i see you have only been on a few days so i think it just a learning curve. the first time you join then yes you need to look around but once you have been on a few days then you only need to use the (what i call the hot keys) View unanswered posts | View active topics | View unread posts | View new posts | View your posts you will find them top right of your page. some will be trade and others not. as you will see some you are locked out from

just the 1 encoder is all you needed. are you not viewing all your cameras over the network ?

hi. i dont understand the encoder part ...... is this there to control the ptz over the network ??? or is it something like a manchester box (used if ptz has no pelco protocol) why another encoder ??? can you list all equipment you have make and model.

hi. i have never found the need to have heaters with MP cameras. unlike analog MP put out alot of heat so just a fan is needed for summer. i like to keep camera power, and fan/heater/ IR seperated from each other.

yes a few thousand in the early days thats all there was if you wanted to mount a camera outdoors. i would run your 18/2 for fan and heater and with your cat5 1 pair for video the rest split for camera power

yes thats fine.