remote DVR not working
glennauve
Enthusiast - Level 2

I have my DVR registered to be remotely accessible. I have been able to access it remotely in the past. But now when I log in and try to access my favorites or the DVR I just get a message saying my STB could not be accessed or the accessing icon comes up and just spins and spins forever. Is there an easy fix for this or do I need to get on the phone?

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Re: remote DVR not working
Bob_Robertson
Specialist - Level 1

reboot the DVR, reboot the PC, reboot the router.....

If need be, reset the router with a paperclip or pen in the reset hole on the back of the router for 15 seconds

if still not working, contact tech support

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Re: remote DVR not working
glennauve
Enthusiast - Level 2

Thanks. I actually just replaced my router because the old one was having some wireless issues, so maybe that is the problem?

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Bob_Robertson
Specialist - Level 1

probably not...but anything is possible

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Re: remote DVR not working
BrianMcD
Specialist - Level 1

@glennauve wrote:

Thanks. I actually just replaced my router because the old one was having some wireless issues, so maybe that is the problem?


Was the router replaced by Verizon or did you use anotehr router that you already had ?

The remote DVR process requires a Port Forwarding Rule that wiill get created in a Verizon Router but may not be created in a non Verizon Router.

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BrianMcD
Specialist - Level 1

I ran into something similar because the DVR would change it's TCP/IP Address and not udate the forwarding rule in my Router via UPNP.  I was able to make my STB use a Static Address with a DHCP Reservation and then enabled and re-enabled teh remote dvr feature on the STB to update the Forwarding Rule and it has been ok ever since.

To make the DHCP Reservation on the Actiontec:

  • Select Advanced
  • Select IPAddress Distribution
  • Select ConnectionList
  • Select the STB from the List and Edit
  • Check off the Static Lease Box
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