JPA 0 Posted August 24, 2005 I just got my stuff yesterday and I'm researching how to connect since I'm new to CCTV. I have a 4 ch DVR from CCTVfactory.com that came with some remote viewing software for the PC called 'Recorder & Viewer'. I only want to view the DVR from a laptop connected with a crossover cable to both ethernet ports. The DVR network inputs are IP Address, Gatway, Subnet Mask and MAC Address. The software options ask for the IP Address of the DVR and the (PC?) Port number. If I understand correctly what I've read here so far, I assign the DVR a local, static IP of whatever I want but 192.168.1.10 is a good one to use. The Gateway should be (?) if I'm not using a router? 192.168.1.10 also? The subnet mask should be 255.255.255.0? MAC I leave alone. And should the port be set to 80? Just FYI, even though I'm not using it for this right now, I have a 2wire wireless DSL modem that I use for internet connections. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VST_Man 1 Posted August 24, 2005 you should be able to put the static in, gateway can be anything but the same as. and it should work. Software for the DVR on laptop will be the same as the DVR.................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPA 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Couldn't get it to work with the crossover but it is working when connected to the rest of the network through a 5-port workgroup hub. I just entered all the info the other computers were using but changed the last number in the IP address to one that is not used. Looks like the DSL moden assigns new IP addresses to each device if it loses connection. Hopefully it won't assign the address I gave the DVR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted August 25, 2005 Both should be manually set up like this, as example. You can change the last number in each IP. IP1 - 192.168.1.200 IP2 - 192.168.1.201 Subnet - 255.255.255.0 Gateway - 192.168.1.1 DNS1 - nothing DNS2 - nothing DHCP - Nothing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberglitch 0 Posted August 30, 2005 How is the system working how for you so far besides the networking issues of course? Hows quality and what cameras did you get? I just stumbled across their website and looking at purchasing a system myself. If you could PM me more info and your thoughts so far. Would also be great if you could provide some snapshots so I can see the quality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPA 0 Posted August 30, 2005 I just finished installing everyting this weekend except turns out I needed the 2.1mm Camera Power Connector Plug because the cable I bought from them wasn't exactly what I thought it would be. So that part is in the mail and can't power the camera until then. Other than that, the software was clearly done in Chinese first and translated to English. I'm not sure why the fan on the DVR needs to be on all the time unless they expect it to be installed in a non-climate controlled area. Even so, I wish it were thermal controlled. I think this will be easy from me to swap or just disconnect. When I have a bigger budget I plan on getting cameras that have a direct BNC out put and bare wire input for the power. The 1/3" Sony SuperHAD Color CCD DSP Waterproof Infrared Illumination Night Vision Bullet Camera IP-67 camera should be fine for what I'm using it for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberglitch 0 Posted August 30, 2005 Hmm.. so in other words you haven't been able to test it fully then. Keep us updated then. I'm still shopping around on a complete package deal to fit my needs. Want to me able to monitor the outside of my house day/night and monitor from work during the day. Need to catch the theives in that act! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cctv_down_under 0 Posted August 31, 2005 You probably have DHCP enabled on either the DVR or the PC, disable this put 255.255.255.0 as Subnet on both... leave gateway Blank... Put DVR on 192.168.0.254 and your PC on 192.168.0.3 and Ping the device, turn off windows firewall if your using latest XP and any virus proggies and it all should behave fine. As for the fan noise, I dont recommend doing this, but simply add a resistor and a dial and you if the fan supports it, it will spin slower and make less noise... on all the old PC DVR's I used to build I had a really cool fan controller..it even glowed.. it fits in IDE Bay and also tells temps and HDD speeds, was great when you could adjust noise down for winter and also great when your turning aircon off at night and want to keep temps down... gets pretty hot here in the land of OZ, thank god for beer, and bikini's. not wearing those of course...looking at em Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fas 0 Posted January 12, 2006 Did you ever get the system up and running? I am looking for an inexpensive dvr kit, and was wondering about the quality. If anyone knows anything about cctvfactory, please let me know. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
