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  1. Maudlin

    Connecting the DVR to the Internet via a second router

    SUCCESS! I have managed to set the extended router connection and I have managed to connect the cameras to hik-connect.com. Now I am able to watch them from every point with the internet. So now Router2 (C54) functions as an extender. There are two or three things I did differently in setting...
  2. Maudlin

    Connecting the DVR to the Internet via a second router

    Thanks. Let me see how things work tomorrow, since it is just before Midnight here and I will let you know if you could be of any further help. Your help so far is greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
  3. Maudlin

    Connecting the DVR to the Internet via a second router

    Quick question: After I am finished with setting Router2, do I connect Router2 to Router1 via the Ethernet cable?
  4. Maudlin

    Connecting the DVR to the Internet via a second router

    Thanks. It is shown in the owners manual that it works in a Range Extender Mode. Is there anything in the LAN ports settings I have to change or set? Can't see anything specific in the owners manual.
  5. Maudlin

    Connecting the DVR to the Internet via a second router

    Thanks for your help. But even if I bought a 7 m long LAN cable to connect the DVR to Router1 just to have it connected and set the settings, once I unplug the LAN cable everything will stop functioning, right? There is no point in doing anything like that for the sake of my purpose. Therefore...
  6. Maudlin

    Connecting the DVR to the Internet via a second router

    OK, it makes sense. I will try all the steps omitting step 5. I think I even tried that way (by skipping step 5) and it still didn't work but I am not sure. Will try it and see if it works.
  7. Maudlin

    Connecting the DVR to the Internet via a second router

    Thanks for your reply. I am left with the impression that for the purpose I have and the circumstances in my case, I have no other option but to proceed with setting Router2 as an Extender or "Wireless Bridge" as you said. Well, it is not the cost but the inconvenience of this cable being...
  8. Maudlin

    Connecting the DVR to the Internet via a second router

    OK, here is clarification with pictures. First picture from Room1, where the Main router (Router1) is located. As seen from the image, the Internet cable goes inside the WAN port. It has been set, it functions normally. The next image is from Room2. There I have the Hikvision DVR (in the middle...
  9. Maudlin

    Connecting the DVR to the Internet via a second router

    Hi there. A newbie here trying to connect a Hikvision DVR to the Internet. I want to explain my situation meticulously so you'd be able to understand and hopefully to help. Room1 and Room2. In Room1 - there is the Main router, I will call it Router1, the Internet cable is plugged into the WAN...
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