I am setting this up at a remote location that has a router, but no pc's. Will I be able to access this from my house or phone ?
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Can this camera be used standalone, or must it be part of a security system? I am looking for a camera to watch two pieces of property (two cameras) and alert me via text/email, so I can decide whether to call police or not. Both locations have access to router
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Yes. You need the PCM to get the IP address then it will work without a PCM.
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Yes on an iPhone or any smart phone with wifi you will have to find out your Internet address on the camera, just read your manual carefully and please be ready to spend time setting up. Also works on a Mac to.
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You will need a computer to set up the software/connection but after that you can go wireless and yes you can view remotely without computer attached. You must use DNS service for this to work.Not difficult to do but most instruction packs are a little weak. Plenty of help though online of you search. After you do one or two it becomes much easier. They make it sound more difficult than it is. You might want to verify range before making permanent mount as the ratings are all "line of sight", no walls hills etc. I use a software product called "Blue Iris" which helps manage and view cameras. The cost is modest plus free trial to see if you like it. There is a "Blue Iris" app for phone but I only use it when I'm in range of my router. (Security issues, don't want to open port to the world). Good Luck.
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If it isn't hardwired directly to your computer, yes. If you have wifi you need a router.
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The device does not work as I understood it would. I was of the understanding that with this device I would not need to physically access an existing router, but I have not found that to be true. I still have to have physical access to an existing router in order to make it work.
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I have not done this BUT, according to the setup manual:"...You will be able to access files from a USB externalhard drive or thumb drive that is plugged into the router from your local network or from the Internet using either a webbrowser or an app for your smartphone or tablet..." so I don't why the other two respondeers said no to you.
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In order to setup this device, you will have to be able to connect to the router's signal your are trying to extend. If you cannot see the signal of the router in the basement, then unfortunately you will be unable to properly setup the device.
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Yes you can. It will connect to any router within it's ring. That could be 10 yards away or 100 yards away. It will even connect to your smart phone if you set it up as a hot spot.
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If there is a wireless router, or a "hotspot" nearby yes....but you would need the password if it is a secured network. I use this to be able to access the router in my home from my desktop pc that does not have an internal network card. The range on this particular model would not provide you with many "access" points, for instance, you would not be able to pick up your neighbor's wireless and have a strong signal. This model is perfect for "internal" use to pick up a signal from a wireless router that is no more than 75-100 feet away.
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You have two options to do this, set it up as an access point by wiring it to your existing router, or just set it as a repeater and give it a different password
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If the router has up to date software you should be able to load it without to many problems.I bought one the software was not current so I had to contact their help staff. They had me up and running within a half hour.
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Yes, but you will have to have Foscam go into your router and forward you internet ports so it can be accessed from any device and/or web. I had Foscam do all my setup due to the fact that it's their camera and they know what to do instantly. I hope this helped you.
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I'm so "dumb" about computer stuff....but I would like to know what do I need to have internet when I am visiting,etc. Is there a portable device that would allow me to have access,regardless where I was???
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Can you connect a Magic Jack without a phone home line IF I have wireless internet?
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I never tried it from a distance. If you make any changes on your router you have to resync the system with your phone. I would get a digital key that opens the garage for your maid.
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You wont need ur PC... the unit connects to Skype over your network ( Wired )
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I don't see why not. It's really plug and play so you don't really need a computer if you want to view and control the unit from the NVR only. But if you want remote viewing via the Internet, you just need any computer to change settings on the router.
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Unfortunately, no. You need physical access to the router and in most cases the password.
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Yes you will need some sort of router, this will not affect your computer speed.