security dvr video

[elway]

hello all, i can't get security dvr video to upload (remote viewing ) thru my linksy
befsr41 router . video will stream without the router, computer connected right to modem. my normal configuration is ,modem, router, 3 computers connected to the internet thru the router. if i connect the dvr to the 4 port on the router it can down load,not upload ,i can share files and printer with the computers.
don't have manual or cd for the router any more found nothing about this on there web site any suggestions would be appreciated thanks.

[wimiadmin]

Try putting the computer in the DMZ in the router. This will essentially be the same as connecting the modem straight to the computer. If you are then able to upload video, then you're problem is a port being blocked. You'll need to determine what port the software is using and forward that port via the router to the computer. Forward the port, take the computer out of the DMZ and test.

[elway]

is (dmz) a port on the router?,it has an uplink port.when i hook to that port and reset router an icon in dvr computer shows disconnected. all my computers are running xp or xp pro i dont know what (dmz) abreaction means. the router
(linksys befsr41) shows up in(my network places)on the computer thats plugged into port 1 it doesn't show up on dvr computer. the router was plug and play set up in windows xp thanks agian.

[wimiadmin]

Sorry elway.

The DMZ is not a port on the router. It's a software setting in the router's configuration.....which can be accessed via http://(your router's IP address). If you haven't changed the login, it'll be no username and admin is the password for Linksys.

Under one of the tabs in the routers website, you'll find a setting regarding the DMZ. All settings for the DMZ should be on this single page. I think all you'll need to do is put a check mark in a box and either the computers name or IP address in a separate box.

It would probably be best to assign a static IP to the dvr computer....then enter that IP in the DMZ settings.

Let us know if you need further assistance......and the outcome of putting that computer in the DMZ.

[elway]

Hello, all i assigned the (dmz) and address 192.168.1.1 in the routers menu, could only change the last #, this router has an internet port, 4 router ports and a port labeled (uplink)
what is this port for ? no data will pass throw this port, in any config.
i have an linksys befsr41 (it has no version#) so i suppose it is version 1
This must be the port for my security dvr computer? its not shown on linksys site
thanks again...

[wimiadmin]

So you assigned the dvr computer 192.168.1.1 and put 192.168.1.1 in the DMZ right?

If that's the case and you still couldn't get to the dvr computer....I'm not sure what the problem might be.

The uplink port is for feeding a switch. Is there not a button you depress to enable/disable or something in the config to enable/disable the uplink? If you're not connecting to a switch or a hub, then you can disable the uplink and use it as a 4th port.

[elway]

Thanks Brian, the dvr computer ip address is dynamic (it stays the same if you leave the computer on. and it has to stay on to view) i dont know how to assign it a static, all 3 computers have the same ip, i ping the router with(192.168.1.1) I have the viewing/playing software loaded on my computer at work, input the current ip that my internet provider supplied me for my dvr and it works.
doesn't work threw the router, the dvr software is running in windows xp and there is no provision for setting a static ip, i hope this makes sense...

[wimiadmin]

When you say all 3 computers have the same IP, you're sort of right. They all have the same external IP. However, their internal IPs are different. Your router is 192.168.1.1. Computer 1 might be 192.168.1.2, then .3 and finally .4. The router assigns these addresses at random most likely via DHCP.

However, you have the ability to assign each computer a static IP behind the router.

First, click Start, run, and type cmd and hit OK. Once the command prompt window opens, type IPCONFIG /ALL and write down the information shown for your network card. You'll need the IP, the subnet, the gateway, and the DNS numbers.

Next, click Start, Control Panel and choose Network Connections or Network Settings...I've been using Vista for a while so my XP knowledge is a bit rusty. Once the Network Connections window opens, right click your network card and choose Properties. When that window opens, choose TCP/IP Properties. Check the radio button that says "use the following address" and put in the numbers you got from the command prompt earlier. They're all labeled so you shouldn't have any problems. Afterwards, hit OK until you get back to the desktop.

Congratulations, you have now assigned this computer a static IP.

Now, go put the IP you gave this computer in the DMZ and let us know the results.

[AboveTheLogic]

Is the modem running NAT?

If you go into the router settings and click status, does that IP match what you get when you go to whatismyip.com?

[elway]

it worked, thanks again..