couple of questions... 1) assuming the ethernet connection also givesinternet access, can i access the recorder from anywhere?
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Only from computer that has the same network won't work remote also the software sux we quit using our machine
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So, you want to record the info from one PC and view it on another PC? Remove the device, install it one the PC you want to read it on, and open the log file there. Does this answer what you were asking? Or are you asking if you can view the log from a remote location? Because if that's what you want, they offer a wifi version as well that will email you.
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You can plug it straight into your computer or iDevice. Both will recognize it and let you record without any additional equipment.
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I don't really know the answer... but I don't think it was intended to work that way. If you plug in the hard drive into the USB and then plug in the Ethernet connector and not hook up the computer, I don't think there's a built in server or anything to directly access the hard drive over the network.
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I initially connected the camera to set it up in terms of changing the password, setting up the wireless info, port forwarding and recording. After that you can place it anywhere within range. I also changed something in the router to increase the ms in which the signal was sent from my router which increased range and the quality of the recordings.
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I do not know the answer to your specific question, but I found the options involved in setting up this recorder and then using it to be far more complicated than they should be. Directions included with it are very sparse.
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Yes, provided you have access to a high speed router in the room or in the facility, you will need an Internet connection and a PC in the room. You will plug the camera into an electrical outlet and from another outlet you will need to plug the receiver into an outlet, then to your router and PC. It is quick and easy to do once you have these connections. Then you can view the camera live on a smart phone anywhere and also record a few weeks of video onto the PC. The app is free and there will be no monthly charges other than the Internet connection Good idea, IMO
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Use the USB charger that came with the recorder and plug it into either your computer or use a USB charger and plug it into the wall
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The dvr itself needs a Ethernet connection (it has no wifi connecting ability's), you can connect with wifi on your iphone/android/computer with wifi a note: the best free on the iphone i have found is called mobile-eye others i've downloaded have/show stuttering frames or fail to connect point blank :)
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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
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The camera can be directly connected to a PC using the included ethernet cable. You can monitor an area and record video without any other equipment. To take advantage of the other features like remote viewing or email notification you will need a router and an internet connection.
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Though I've never tried it, there is a record button on there so I assume it can record. It's Tunerless, therefore there is no direct connection from the cable. You have to use the A/V connection, Yellow/Red/White
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As long as you have an analog output on your cable box, you can record the signal with this recorder. You do have to to set your recorder up for nstc (from pal) initially. It is in the setup book how to do it. Easy. The 24 hour clock is the only thing I do not care for in timer recordings
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You can, using the free app ASee. It does require some set up in the Defender DVR and in your wireless router settings but it's worth it.
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Not sure about wireless capabilities since my system is hard-wired. However, some devices have the option to monitor the cameras using the Internet, but you'll need to have a switch or router connected to the recording device and configure accordingly.
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I also inquired of an online manual and the answer is 'no, there is not.' It has a disk that walks you through the set up. It should be fine for your cameras, it versatile with many, but it's always best to hard wire them with cat 5 instead of wireless. I also tried to do wireless from the NVR to my router (you will need a wireless chipset to plug into the NVR - optional), but didn't have much luck that's why I hardwired to a Cisco LAN switch. It does capture when you use an external hard drive = 1TB
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There is nothing built in the dvr that would do it but there may be something you can buy from another company to connect to the network port but I have not checked into it. I will say that the wired network port is very stable and we use several of these in an industrial setting and have never had trouble accessing the DVR over the network when we need it. You would need to see if there is some wireless adapter somebody sells that can convert the network port to wireless but I do not know if they exist as I have never looked.