Getting CCTV dvr connected to the internet help required please!

loztiggy

Hello all, I hope someone can assist me.

I have purchased a CnM (same as sentient from Maplin?) 4 cam kit with DVR. I just cannot even begin to figure out how i connect it to the internet. Its asking for addresses and ports and I just have no idea.

I am on BT Broadband, its a home user connection, I use bt homehub 2.

Its connected via ethernet cable but the homehub doesnt even see it is connected.

I really need help, and I am willing to pay a small thankyou fee to anyone who can talk me through how to do this!!! Its driving me mad!

If you can help please PM me Thanks

Linbox

Youll need to Goggle and RTFM.

I presume you'll want to connect to the dvr remotely - away from home.
Sorry cant be specific but, youll need to get into the menu set a static ip for the DVR. Internal IP address something like 192.168.0.199
you may need a pc and a cross over cable to do this.

External access to your network -
You'll need a Dynamic DNS service, or pay for a static ip address
You'll also need to set up port forwarding through the router.
You may also need propriety software to view the footage - this should come with the dvr.

Richie-from-the-Boro

GoTo a CCTV forum and search for all occurrences of Sentient might be a good place to sek help. Put Sentient in the box called """ Search for all terms or use query as entered """

loztiggy

Hiboth and thanks,
I have looked at the screen on the dvr that has all the options to put in IP addresses and ports etc, and also set up a dyndns.org to access my router page in lieu of static IP, but i have NO IDEA what to do with it lol!!! I really am non technical. If you can help me out linbox could you please pm me and I will be happy go give you something towards your assistance.

I have searched for the info i need but its all too technical for me!