Can I Remotely Access Two Different CCTV DVR's?

[vmgtlexi 0]

I currently have 1 CCTV DVR (4-channel). I also have a static IP at my house. So, I can remotely access my DVR to view my cameras from anywhere I can get a hold of the internet.

 

I am thinking of adding a 2nd DVR in order to allow for more than 4 cameras.

 

Question - If I have two separate DVR's installed, is it possible to remotely access BOTH of them via the internet? Since I only have one static IP, I am just not familiar with how that would work.

 

If I open my Internet Explorer browser and input my static IP as the URL, it takes me to the login page for my current CCTV DVR.

 

If I do add the 2nd DVR, will I be able to access both DVR's remotely with a single static IP?

 

For example, if my current static IP were 11.11.11.111, how (if at all possible) would I remotely access one DVR over the other and vice versa? Maybe it has to do with the extension AFTER the static IP address, such as:

 

DVR 1: 11.11.11.111/DVR1

DVR 2: 11.11.11.111/DVR2

 

Is that generally the idea? Thus, I assume that once I get the 2nd DVR set up internally to be "visible" on my home network and remotely accessible that it will all work AOK???

[tomcctv 190]

Hi. yes you have the right idea. you just need to set a port for each dvr.

 

DVR1 11.11.11.111: 5555

 

DVR2 11.11.11.111:5556

 

 

which ever port number you give to each DVR ip in your router settings.

[vmgtlexi 0]

Thanks!

[shockwave199 0]

Since you're getting a second dvr, I would suggest you think about investing in an eight channel dvr and just using one for all eight cameras. A much better solution I think.

 

Dan

[vmgtlexi 0]

You are probably correct.