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I have a static IP on the WAN side of my router and then DHCP on the LAN side but the DVR machine has a reserved ip so it never changes. This setup works during the day, just not in the evening so i'm wondering if there is something up with the software or card based on the amount of motion detected.

Lets see. When the remote connection from the outside is "down". Then I can't connect from the inside of the network either. If I walk up to the DVR PC however, its still recording and doing its job but I can't connect to it from any other PC in or out of the network. I do have it setup with multi-user access. The DSL is static. All the ports are open, I double-checked multiple times. The eyemax software version I will have to check next time i'm in that office. I did test things out some more and found that the DVR works fine from about 5am until 7 or 8pm, then after that I can't connect to it. I checked to see if there was any scheduled access settings and all that it turned off. I'm almost wondering if the camera's aren't picking up motion during those hours so they somehow stop being responsive and the software just malfunctions ?

I have an Eyemax 91xx or 92x series card with 16 cameras. I used to be able to view remotely with no problems using the client software. Now it connects at times, doesn't connect at times and gives a "time out" error or "connect failed" error. I have the router and ports forwarded, there is a DSL line on the server side (unused at night) and a DSL line at receving end. I don't see why its so intermittent. Is there an overload of some sort of is my software too old (from 2006 I think)? Anyone else had this problem ? As I said, the proper ports are forwarded. This used to work before. I even tried to put the server as DMZ to get it outside the firewall....no go. Thanks in advance for any help.

Thank for all the input guys, I ended up getting a Geovision 800 card with 8 cameras. Figured that I better cover my ass now rather than regret it later. I'll be installing it over the weekend and i'll let you know how it turns out. I viewed a demo of the new software and it looks great ! Thanks again.

Thank you Rory, I'm trying to find a dealer of Geovision cards in my area (Dallas, TX). If you have a chance, can you give me your take on Avermedia cards ? It was suggested that I look at the Avermedia NV5000 card but I don't know if they are in the same league as Geovision cards as far as features.

Rory, thanks for the advice. What you're saying sounds good to me and a GV-650 will probably be a good choice for us. Do all Geovision cards have the "Smart Record" feature ? There should only be 2 camera's detecting motion at any given time unless the place is being raided or something. If all Geovisions have the Smart Record feature then thats definately what i'll be getting. CollinR, why do you suggest I get more channels ? What is my advantage with more channels ? If you are suggesting that I need more cameras to cover more angles then I'd understand but if its for another reason please let me know so i make a well informed purchase. Thanks, both of you.

I am putting together a PC bases DVR system. I have a new Intel Dual Core PC and i'm trying to pick out my DVR card now. I only need 4 channels so i've looked at everything from Swann, Q-see...to Geovision, Avermedia and even some ebay stuff. After reading the board i've come to the conclusion that Geovision or Avermedia cards are more expensive but will save me headache in the future...but what i'm wondering is...if I get a 4 channel 30fps card, that gives me a little over 8fps per camera. This system is for a jewelry store so I don't know if 8fps is good enough. I know 8fps is good enough to detect shoplifting but what do you all think is sufficient for a jewelry store ? Should I be going for a real-time 30fps per channel card ? Thanks in advance for any advice.