Cooch1000

I'm sure the answers are here, but I am frustrated beyond belief. I will try to keep this as simple and succinct as I can. I have a Samsung SDE-120 (4 cams) wired to the DVR. I have done the following successfully: ~ Connected all cameras to DVR, viewable on VGA monitor ~ Connected DVR to PC via Ethernet Cable ~ Connected DVR/PC to Router (Linksys WRT54GS). My host PC (WinXP Pro) receives its internet connectivity through a Wireless Bridge created through my Linksys Router. I have dd-WRT firmware on the Router to facilitate this bridge (the primary Router is a Belkin, DSL connection with Dynamic IP). The Host computer HAS internet connectivity. I am able to access the DVR directly through the Webviewer at 192.168.2.21:8080 My problems are as follows: 1. Although all setup items appear to be successful, I am unable to use the http://xxxxxx99.websamsung.net:8080 URL to provide remote viewing as described in the user manual. 2. When checking network connections in the DVR settings, I am unable to establish and get email notifications, nor can I seem to upgrade DVR firmware. I suspect my problems are: ~ There is a communication problem between my Bridged router and the PC. I am unable to set a Static IP and would like to remain with a Dynamic one, so as not to disrupt the connectivity at the MAIN HOST ROUTER/CONNECTION (Belkin). In the meantime until I resolve this issue, I have been viewing my cameras on the Host PC using LOGMEIN. This is sufficient, but grainy and low quality. Secondly, aside from the connectivity issue, when using Web Viewer with Internet Explorer at 162.198.2.21:8080, I get the following error message: CreateDDSOffscreen Error I can control and navigate the DVR, but I cannot see the images of the live feed. When I use FIREFOX, by contrast, I CAN see the live image, however cannot access the SEARCH tab to view events or set backups through the Web Viewer (quite frustrating). The IMM4 codec was successfully installed. In conclusion, I would like some help to determine: 1. Is this setup going to work (bridged WRT54GS with Dynamic IP) in order for me to use the Websamsung.net:8080 URL for remote viewing 2. I need assistance to determine if the Dynamic IP is also preventing my from doing Firmware and Email notification upgrades 3. Help with the IE 7 Webviewer Live Feed viewing problem (incidentally, the Snapshot feature WORKS and will store an actual image in the destination folder, even though I can't see it live.) Thanks folks. If you need me to provide you with Specific settings (Gateway, Subnet, others) I can do so. I should also mention that I have NOT attempted any Port Forwarding since my ROUTERS are BRIDGED and I am using a Dynamic IP setup. Much appreciated Brian

If it helps any of you Network-Savvy Professionals, these are my current settings. My PC (WinXP) is getting internet connectivity through a LINKSYS WRT54GS Router running dd-WRT Firmware, Bridged to a Belkin Router with DSL. Samsung SDE-120 DVR to PC/Linksys Router via Ethernet Connections. PC Network (ipconfig): DNS Suffix: Belkin IP: 192.168.2.6 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 192.168.2.1 Main Router (DSL) (Belkin): IP: 192.168.2.1 LAN Settings: MAC Address: XX:XX:75:28:OD:89 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 DHCP Server: Enabled (3 LAN, 2 WLAN Clients) Internet Settings: Connection: Dynamic WAN IP: 192.168.1.47 Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1 DNS: 192.168.2.1 Bridged Router (connected to DVR/PC) - Linksys WRT54GS: LAN IP: 192.168.2.3 WAN IP: Disabled Firmware: dd-WRT v24-SP2 DHCP Server: Disabled Local IP: 192.168.2.3 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.2.1 Local DNS: 192.168.2.1 DDNS: Disabled Do Not Use External IP check: NO Operating Mode: Gateway (Bridged) DVR Settings (Samsung SDE-120): IP (access from PC): 192.168.2.21:8080 DHCP: Checked (Active) Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.2.1 DNS1: 192.168.2.1 DNS2: 168.126.63.2 RTSP Port: 554 Web Server Port: 8080 DDNS: ON Please help - as my workarounds due to the Bridged Network have created a convoluted whirlwind of numbers and I know I am missing the boat to make this work seamlessly!! Brian