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Check to see if the Kodicom software automatically updates the DDNS from inside its own software. If it does there is no need to set it up on the router once the ports are forwarded

Scorpion, with ears that wide, why use a ladder to get to the house? Just wait for a light breeze!

Although I don't deal with them, I believe Super Circuits will give you tech support for free on their stuff over the phone.

Welcome! Just stayed tuned to this forum....you'll learn quickly! And thanks for your service!

A PC based system uses a Linux or Windows PC as its base and the controller cards are added in. A stand alone system has the operating system embedded on a chip and its only use is as a DVR. You also have variable frame rates on each as well as motion detection. I also answered your PM.

Now that's one for Larry the Cable Guy.......

Not bad......

You'll need to give the model number to see if anyone knows the menu system to help you.....in the meantime, make sure you have a static IP address on the DVR and the DCHP is turned off. Then forward the ports of your router to point to the ports called for in the DVR manual or the port preset in the DVR......

I sent you a pm

The "PC" or "Stand Alone" question is one that will cause much in the way of debate. They both have their pros and cons. Its a matter of need and likes. Most video won't let you edit it, not that you would want to from a security standpoint. Most DVRs now a days most DVRs will let you view over the internet. Where are you located? There are a multitude of dealers on this site you can expect to hear from.

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

This was kicked around once or twice before....I do not believe anyone had an answer. Try searching this forum for "Vinyard".

Terminate the conduit into a box and drill through the box into the concrete, snaking the wires from the camera through a hole you drill in the concrete underneath the goose neck, through the hole in back of the box, into the box and make your connections. The wires are hidden completely.

If you are worried about the interference, why not run the conduit and terminate with an outdoor box, drill through the box and pull the camera wires into the box and connect them? How old is this concrete light pole?

They probably mean switching to networkable DVRs from their outdated closed circuit systems......I hope they mean that.

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.

If the reset did not work and it is still failing, I really think the power needs to be switched out. if you can't do it, you may have to return to the factory.

If you're doing this more as a favor than a paid job, why not just swap the camera and secure it first and see if you have any problems with it? If the current system is working except for the occasional fooling around with the lens, keep it. Make a suggestion that they might want to amp up the power supply in the future or tell them the newer camera may over tax the current power supply so changing it is better. Remember....you're the last one touching the system......anything else goes wrong and they're coming to you.

Sounds like the power supply may be overheating. Can you try swapping it out? You can also reset it by following these steps: http://www.dvrsecuritylab.com/pages.php?pageid=10 -Good Luck-

yeah dem set is get mash too Rory my "bug" is very usefull I usually send him inside routers and it's does port forwarding for me AK- You should train more of those bugs to port forward- you'd make a mint renting them out!

I almost broke my laptop screen trying to swat that stupid bug when I first saw it...........Good one AK.........

Was that a yes Scorp?

Your right, I was trying to be over simplified. I was trying to point out that a DVR with CIF resolution will not be as clear as D1 which is also referred to by some sources as TV - an example: http://www.afterdawn.com/glossary/terms/cif.cfm.

What kind of router are you using? Usually you just forward the ports on the router. If you are using a dyndns, make sure the modems external ip is updated and make sure you have your router set to update it daily. Also, try to set a static ip address behind your router and set the dhcp server of the router to a number lower that the ip address you assign your dvr.

The resolution on that unit will not be very good (352x240 or about a quarter as good as TV resolution) but you said you are not worried about it so its a moot point. It is a real time recorder with 30fps so it won't be choppy. For a little over $525 it will do what you want for monitoring. As far as the Costco stuff, it's probably on par with them.