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Yea, I was able to change the active x settings in order to get to that login screen. Perhpas I will message that guy and see what he did to login beside changing the IE version. Thanks, again Tom

Just found this.. viewtopic.php?f=56&t=26100 However I dont really want to downgrade my IE.. How would I remotely connect like that user did to bypass this situation?

Just tried root, nothing. I assume it would be in the owners manual if I can get one for this unit. I tried the basics already with no luck. 888888 111111 000000 123456

Ok I set it back to Static on the DVR unit. Here is what I am faced with at this point.

I used the IP: http://192.168.1.8/ and now have a log in screen. It is asking for a login password (Default DVR password I suppose) but I dont know it. It is a H.264 4 CH Model DVR4204K. I will switch it to static now. Thanks

I am trying to connect to http://192.168.2.1/ this is what the dvr says the ip is. When I put it into IE nothing seems to happen, however the first time I put it in an axtive x control popped up and I clicked enable. Im a little lost from here. EDIT: Ok, I was able to get on to the login screen, but I dont have the default password any defaults that are usually common? I have no book for the unit any more. Thanks so far, Tom

Ok sorry, when I log in to my network (Verizion router) I can see that the DVR is now in my list of devices. I have yet to get a login screen, I am not 100% sure what ip and port to connect to via IE.

Update: I ran a cat5 cable from the router to the back of the DVR. I was able to get the router to recognize the DVR. I however did not receive any pop up to install any active-x software. I can view the DVR and like you said it was port 80. It was automatically set up to port 80 so I did not have to change any settings thus far. I am not sure if I have to set up some sort of software or not. I am going to take a look at the book and see if I can figure out what to do from here. Any help would be great. Thanks, Tom

Ok, this makes sense. My laptop is connected via wifi and the desktop is hard wired. I am actually going to be doing this for my uncle so I dont have specs and everything in front of me.

Thanks for the reply. I have a wifi modem, and a standard desktop computer as well as a laptop, its a bit older, but I believe it should work. What specifically do you need to know about the computer? Also how would I physically connect the cameras and the computer? Is this done via ethernet? Do I need software to have the cameras display on my desktop?

Hey everyone, been browsing the forum a bit in search of an answer to my question. Ill start by saying that I know pretty much nothing about security cameras. Anyway I want to connect my home security cameras to my computer. They are currently connected to a DVR which is then connected to both an old TV and my living room TV. I dont want to be able to do anything sophisticated, just view them on my computer and have the ability to burn to a dvd if needed. I understand that there are two different kinds of cameras CCTV and IP. So can anyone help me, do I need software, hardware or both? I appreciate the help. Thanks, Tom