Can the DVR connect to the Internet wirelessly or must it be hard-wired (Cat 5)?
1156557
Not unless the DVR is wifi capable. So it must be wired direct to a router.
1156558
No, it does not connect wirelessly. However I purchased a wireless extender so it can be connected wirelessly if you buy extra hardware. otherwise it needs an ethernet cable.
1148896
If you have a piece of equipment, in my case it's my Directv receiver, that has an Ethernet port as its only way of connecting to the internet (or home network) and the piece of equipment is nowhere near an Ethernet port (Cat5 plug) in your house, this device will receive the wireless signal from your router and convert it to a CAT5 output that you then plug into the Ethernet port on your piece of equipment. Thus you avoid the need to hard wire.
1903531
Yes. It will still record/view on the DVR and on local LAN/Wifi Network without issue
771312
Yes, It has a direct connection or WPS wireless setup. The DVR software it comes with is pretty good too
365618
if you refer to attaching cameras to dvr, You can make an adaptation, so you won´t escape from having electrical outlets in each camera location, and having 4 transceivers also with a bunch of cables on their way. the cost is so high for what you want, is better to search for IP based wireless cameras with NVR and compare. in other hand if you refer to network connection for remote viewing, you can do what Mr Roubach commented on previous post, with a router or with Access point (with bridge or client features enabled) attached to dvr on Ethernet port.
1823525
You need a dvr with Internet access to connect the camera to most dvr now have that feature. If you want just a camera you need to install an IP CAMERA.
1480960
Janice, I think you can if you have Wi-Fi in your home. That is what I did with mine. It connects your DTV DVR to the Internet without having to run cables. Hope this helps.
1414746
Hello BrianThank you for your inquiry. Yes this device would allow for a wireless connection from your DVR and HDTV.
1995519
No, it needs to be connected to a DVR receiver and has a specific monitor. Since it is not ip camera , it can't be connected to computer directly.
1802195
Yes.Or connect the DVR on your network, install software on your PC and record.. (not easy to do).
1586516
It depends on your DVR inputs, ie what type. These have a 6 pin connection, which is the size of a phone line end. However, there are BNC adapters you can get. Or, you can modify it yourself to a CAT 5 if that's you're type system.
1176472
You would have to purchase a wireless receiver to hook up to the DVR and a wireless camera.
1903529
The supplied DVR and camera combination will work fine without an internet connection. However you will have to supply a monitor to view the recordings or live video feeds.
497773
The Ethernet port you plug your camera into must be a (POE port) which can be on your DVR already, or you can use a POE switch which has designated ports for your cameras which will provide power for them.
2230759
Yes. You must first set up the cameras on a local wifi network. Most DVR boxes have a scannable QR code that will automatically put the information on the app. Enter username and password, and then press connect. MAKE SURE CAMERA SYSTEM HAS LATEST UPDATE!!!
783872
You can connect your mac or any other computer directly to the dvr via the rj45 port (network cable port) on the dvr and the network port on your computer. However it is better if you use the network cable to connect the dvr to your wireless router. That will allow you to use any computer on your network to access the dvr and if you setup your router to allow a through connection from the Internet to the dvr and setup the dynamic dns on the dvr you will be able to access your dvr and live camera feeds from anywhere in the world with your computer/cellphone or tablet. I just got back from vacation in China and was able to check on my house any time I wanted. It worked great! You can connect your mac or any other computer directly to the dvr via the rj45 port (network cable port) on the dvr and the network port on your computer. However it is better if you use the network cable to connect the dvr to your wireless router. That will allow you to use any computer on your network to access the dvr and if you setup your router to allow a through connection from the Internet to the dvr and setup the dynamic dns on the dvr you will be able to access your dvr and live camera feeds from anywhere in the world with your computer/cellphone or tablet. I just got back from... » Read More You can connect your mac or any other computer directly to the dvr via the rj45 port (network cable port) on the dvr and the network port on your computer. However it is better if you use the network cable to connect the dvr to your wireless router. That will allow you to use any computer on your network to access the dvr and if you setup your router to allow a through connection from the Internet to the dvr and setup the dynamic dns on the dvr you will be able to access your dvr and live camera feeds from anywhere in the world with your computer/cellphone or tablet. I just got back from vacation in China and was able to check on my house any time I wanted. It worked great! « Show Less
1913895
This does need to be hard wired, it gets it's power through the cat 5 wire also. It has great range like 1/2 mile - if you need wireless look at Hawking HAW2R1