Re: [PCWorks] Basic XP system and accessing the internet
- From: Peter Kaulback <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pcworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:27:54 -0400
What are your internet connection settings for TCP/IP? Can you open the
configuration application of the router from this pc? Can other pc's on
the network see this pc or ping it?
Have you set all the security zones in IE to default levels?
Are you using DNS or DDNS with your security system?
Peter Kaulback
LarryB wrote:
> I have a NV3000 4 camera security system installed on a basic XP SP2 system.
>
> I am trying to access the Internet via the basic system to allow updates
> of the system XP not NV. (figure if I can do one I can do the other.)
>
> I have IE installed and I have the NV application enabled to allow
> "remote" viewing and control. I have to use a IP address to access this
> function. There is an application that is installed on the remote pc
> that connects to the IP address.
> If I just open a browser without using the application and put the
> address in directly, it will load software to allow viewing. (used to
> view from another location.)
>
> When I open IE on the PC it will not connect to allow browsing.
> My question is why? I should be able to connect to the M$ sites to
> update the software.
>
> This is co-located with my shop PC which connects just fine thru the
> bellsouth modem and my Linksys router using DSL.
> I have a cable from the security PC going direct to the router also and
> is a Cat 5 cable.
>
> I remember having to forward ports in the Linksys router to allow remote
> viewing and wonder if it might be as simple as changing some settings to
> allow internet access.
>
> I have put this on the CCTV forum and many have read it but no answers
> in several days. So thought I would try here.
>
> Thanks for your time.
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