Re: [PCWorks] Basic XP system and accessing the internet

  • From: LarryB <larryb227@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: pcworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:35:25 -0400

Below are my answers so far Peter I will get the other info asap.

Larry Browning
Have a great day


Peter Kaulback wrote:
> What are your internet connection settings for TCP/IP?


Can you open the
> configuration application of the router from this pc? 
Answer: Yes I can by typing the address of the Linksys and putting in 
the User name and password I am able to access the Linksys configuration.


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?

Answer:
Never changed them.
> 
> 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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