Why am I being told that to have the camera operate wirelessly I have to pay a fee for set-up?
868861
There was no such requirement when I reviewed this item. There was an offer to sign up with an external cloud service to record images, but it was optional. Your WiFi is your own business, not theirs, beyond using the camera to connect free via your local connection.
868862
I didn't pay any fee...connected to wired then to Wi-Fi in about 20 minutes
1364923
The software seems to want it plugged into the router at first while you set it up, after it is setup though it can be used as a completely wireless cam (Except for the power cord of course.)
1978957
This is a wired connected camera, what you need is a wireless camera for your system.
1704261
you need an outlet for the cam, discuss whether you have it exterior or interior, we have our cam plugged inside, so had to drill a hole through wall to the exterior where the cam would be hooked up outside.... we had our cam successfully connected to a wired network, but not wireless because of the type of modem we have, so its also important to contact your wireless provider and discuss the type of security camera's you want to use and want to make sure you can access the modem by computer to set up wireless access for the cameras.
1365534
Not at all. The only fee paid, is for the ISP service you are connecting the device to. The device itself is 100% free to operate.
1978958
This camera is not wireless. It appears you will need wireless cameras for your system. Unfortunately they are more expensive.
817554
If you want a camera that you plug in and it works, I would say this is not it. The setup is straightforward and there are folks who have posted instructions but at a minimum, you would need to know how to: (1) plug in an ethernet cable between the camera and your router; (2) identify the IP address of your camera using the MAC address on the bottom of the camera and your router's configuration page showing the IP address; (3) access that ip address via your webbrowser. After that, it's just following the menus and configuration options. If this sounds reasonable, you'll be good to go. If it sounds foreign, this is probably not the one for you. If you want a camera that you plug in and it works, I would say this is not it. The setup is straightforward and there are folks who have posted instructions but at a minimum, you would need to know how to: (1) plug in an ethernet cable between the camera and your router; (2) identify the IP address of your camera using the MAC address on the bottom of the camera and your router's configuration page showing the IP address; (3) access that ip address via your webbrowser. After that, it's just following the menus and configuration options. If this sounds reasonable, you'll be good to go. If... » Read More If you want a camera that you plug in and it works, I would say this is not it. The setup is straightforward and there are folks who have posted instructions but at a minimum, you would need to know how to: (1) plug in an ethernet cable between the camera and your router; (2) identify the IP address of your camera using the MAC address on the bottom of the camera and your router's configuration page showing the IP address; (3) access that ip address via your webbrowser. After that, it's just following the menus and configuration options. If this sounds reasonable, you'll be good to go. If it sounds foreign, this is probably not the one for you. « Show Less
1209763
You use the Ethernet connection for the initial setup and configuration. After that, you can use the camera wirelessly. You'll only reuse the Ethernet connection if you reset the camera to factory defaults
2083706
Jeff, This is not a wireless PTZ. If you have local power at the camera you can get a wireless video transmitter/ receiver to send the video. I don't know if the wireless set would allow for camera control.
1879036
To enable wireless connectivity, you do need to connect it to the router and use the enclosed IPcamera software to configure it. The software should automatically find the camera and then you configure your wireless parameters like SSID and Security code. Save, disconnect, and plug in somewhere in range of the router. (no battery support) This model automatically sets up a ddns url that alows you to access the camera remotely.
1131828
Wireless does not mean there are no wires--there is a cord for the electricity for the cameras.
939150
They are wireless in the sense that you don't need an ethernet wire connected to a base unit (like a DVR). However, the cameras still require electricity and must be plugged into an electrical outlet.
798018
Hi, no we do not have any wireless systems (cameras, etc) in our system. After speaking with a couple of different CCTV companies, they do not suggest wireless if you have an option. Just like internet, wired connections are always better/more stable than wireless.
2001729
Nope not wireless. If you want a wirless camera try searching for a "wireless" or "IP" cameras, and they are usually viewed using software provided by the manufacturer or a 3rd party software provider and by typing in the camera's IP address. Hope this helped!
976889
I returned unit! I thought it would be easier being wireless but turns out it's more expensive to add electrical for each camera!
1364922
You can set it up wireless but it has to be hard wired initially to install the firmware
2179131
Call the customer service number on the box or from off the web site. They will take over from that point. They link to your computer and completely set up the camera.