Dvr-server not found

Hi.

I'm trying to onboard and setup a raspberry pi4 as a dvr server but it doesn't seem to be taking an ip address from the dns server. i did test the device with raspian and it pulled 192.168.1.240. i set that as a static ip within my router hoping that i could keep a consistent address.

when i image the pi and harddrive it doesn't seem to connect.

i did have it connected to a monitor, which turned solid green (whatever that means). but my router doesn't say the the device is active or that another device has joined the network. and ping tests failed. (just had to try)

full disclosure: i am using an older external harddrive (512 gb and probably usb 2.0) - i didn't want to invest in yet another external hd until i had a proof of concept.

also, i imaged the channels software on an 8gb micro sd card, if that makes a difference.

any thoughts?

thanks in advance.

You forgot to remove the SD card. Solid green appears after the eeprom upgrade is completed.

ooo . i didn't see that / understand that from the directions. will try. thanks!

woohoo! i love it when it's a simple answer. thank you tmm1