I do not wish to connect remotely. I just need to connect locally. Will I be able to get the camera feed over my local network, without the internet?
2070852
Yes, you can absolutely have the cameras be just on your local network (wifi or wired). There's are actually fewer steps required to do this this way.
2070853
Yes, you can connect locally Best way is to call Foscam customer support and they will help you set it up however you like
2070854
Yes, you can connect locallyBest way is to call Foscam customer support and they will help you set it up however you like
2070855
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.
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.
132513
You can turn the camera's wifi on and it will act like a hotspot so you can connect with your phone and see a live feed. However, you will need to be in range of the camera's wifi, not sure how far that is, but I'm sure it isn't too much.
1564241
This is an Analog Video camera "ONLY" and is NOT an I.P. Camera (independent Network device that stream A/V) the Video feed need to pass and be processed trough an DVR system or Video streamer device/appliance in order to be Monitored/Controlled trough the Network...Just with only this Camera Model, it CANNOT be accessed remotely. Get a DVR system that can be accessed trough an internet browser(WEB/HTTP) or that is compatible with Apple iOS, Android, Windows, Symbian or Blackberry OS Devices, depending on your needs...
523589
The camera is just a camera with networking capabilities. Really iffy network capabilities. If you're looking for a reliable internet video link, look elsewhere. This is not it.
1044751
The unit will operate completely on its own with no external connections of any kind. It only requires that you plug it in for power and plus the video cable into a TV so that you can set your options and make sure your cameras are all pointed where you want to monitor. No internet connection of any kind is required.
97218
I think you can. When we are at home we can check the cameras on our tablets and cell phones over our home network. Still can't get it to work at outside business.
1177070
After the camera has been setup, no PC is required to operate it. The camera works standalone (just needs Internet access)
896807
provided you only want to access it from within your home network do not bother with Port Forwarding etc. If however you wish to be able to view the cam via the internet for example when your on vacation you will need to Forward the Ports via your router personally from a security stand point I avoid things like Port Forwarding as they open your home network up to the web and potential vulnerabilities that and it's stupidly easy to do a google search for ip cameras that are accessible via the internet.
1639093
You need to make an Ethernet coonection to marry the camera to the wifi system. After they connect, you can disconnect. Some of the newest cameras from this line can power from the Ethernet connection.
1888545
Actually it doesn't work like that. The camera itself creates a local wifi network, and your phone connects to ITS wifi network. (Manual includes a password).
397574
Yes; by running the cable you are essentially extending your network by adding another router. Wifi will work fine as long as you are within range. Your camera setup should work the same way.
1599375
This camera is not a IP camera. Therfore cannot be added to a local network. However there is available freeware on the internet (search under 2.4ghz wireless camera viewer freeware) that would allow you to view the video feed directly on your computer if it has wireless network access capability.
1219236
I'm not sure if this is what you're asking, but as long as the camera is connected to and in range of your Wi-Fi it will work. My Wi-Fi is in the basement and I have cameras on both the first and second floors of the house. You can view it on your phone or computer anywhere in range of the Wi-Fi simply by logging in to the Wi-Fi address of the camera. In order to view it from somewhere outside your Wi-Fi range you will need to do port forwarding. (Port forwarding allows your smart phone or whatever your using to view the camera access to your router) Once that's done you can view the cameras from anywhere in the world as long as the camera is still connected to the Wi-Fi in your house.
1519237
If you have internet and WiFi, you at least have a modem and a wireless access point, unless you live in a community that provides WiFi to the residents. For ANY camera system, if you want to be able to watch the video remotely, you need a router that can be configured for port forwarding. That kind of configuration is not rocket science, but requires some basic networking knowledge. If you don't know the meaning of terms like "IP address", "subnet mask", "NAT" and "port forwarding" I strongly suggest to look for someone that can do the work for you.
847274
Make sure to log into the camera when connected to ethernet. Once connected, set a static IP on your local LAN. you must then disconnect the ethernet cable. Power cycle the camera. you should be good to go.
763576
Yes as log as you are hooked up through the Internet. I originally had mine on my network but had foscam hook them up so I can see and move the cameras any where in the world. Also you can zoom. Just two on the photo