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. ========================= The list's FAQ's can be seen by sending an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with FAQ in the subject line. To unsubscribe, subscribe, set Digest or Vacation to on or off, go to //www.freelists.org/list/pcworks . You can also send an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with Unsubscribe in the subject line. Your member list settings can be found at //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/lsg2.cgi/l=pcworks . Once logged in, you have access to numerous other email options. The list archives are located at //www.freelists.org/archives/pcworks/ . All email posted to the list will be placed there in the event anyone needs to look for previous posts. -zxdjhu-