We have cameras outide run through a dvr, but if i wanted this w/o it conflicting w what we have would i need an additional wireless router?
2020359
Best to call and ask Foscam directly but you would not need an additional wireless router if you already have one for your home.
2020360
Pam, I would agree with Gregory. If you are running wireless (I'm running 3 wireless and 9 wired) there's no need for more wireless routers because routers have the capability to run many, many devices. Only if you're trying to run a totally different network would be no reason to add another router. Not necessary to add anything else. Depending on how you have your cams and/or router set up (static/dynamic or combo of both), the router will automatically assign an IP or you assign the IP. When in doubt of course, the FOSCAM techs are very knowledgeable to help you out.
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I have mine plugged into my wireless router via a networking cable...that way I can see my CCTV DVR wirelessly via internet explorer on any computer with wireless capability.
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I'm going to answer assuming you want to know the range between the camera and router. There is no DVR with this product. Anyway, the answer depends on a lot of variables but I can help you somewhat. I know it has an N wireless transmitter and it's range far exceeds two older (more expensive) wireless cameras i have that are only wireless G. I currently have the camera installed about 50 feet away from my router but the only thing in between is my garage and my backyard. Reception is rock solid at that distance. Hope that helps.
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Not sure how you have wireless internet without a router. However, yes you need a router, the camera is useless without one.
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No, this is not a WiFi, this is a hard wired camera. I do not know what all you want or need to do with your system, but I strongly advise you to go with an all hard wired system. Just as effective run trough a DVR, can do all the same things, but with far better effectiveness. Now you can run your DVR through the WiFi and do all these things, assuming you have a decent DVR.Hope this helps, feel free to ask me more.Sincerely;Bigkinak
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The ip camera doesn't need to record to a DVR and don't need to hardwired to the DVR . it can send video via wifi to a PC or FTP server , NAS and Email account .
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I do not think you can add additional cameras. I know that out of the box in as-is condition, definitely not. You may be able to hook up something though an output/input, but I am not even sure if it offers that on the back of the DVR - I dont have it in front of me right now to check. I's say your best bet would probably be to buy a system with sufficient cameras.
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This camera does not offer wireless capability, although you can make it wireless by adding an Access point in between your router and the camera. An access point is a device that will allow you to connect a device (DVR, NVR, Camera IP cameras, computers) with an ethernet port to this device, then you connect the AP and your Wifi Router together wirelessly creating a network, therefore any devices connected to the AP can communicate over the air to your main Router. This type of installations are good when you have limited availability to run an ethernet cable from your main router to to the ethernet device (DVR, NVR, Camera IP cameras, computers). Please note the you need to have available power at the location where the IP camera and AP will be installed. Thanks
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This dvr has an ethernet port to connect to a wired lan. You would have to connect another device to the lan to get wireless capabilities. There are no wireless capabilities built into this dvr.
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You can only port forward to one address. So set a static IP on your DVR and go into the port forwarding section of the router and configure and forward the necessary ports.
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No it is not wireless, yes you will need excess wires to stem from the DVR to the actual cameras, depending on how far away from the DVR, they are positioned .
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No, it needs to be connected to a DVR receiver and a power source. Even wireless cameras need a power source . . . . So there is never a true wireless camera. It is best to take the time and wire all your cameras for you security needs. And make sure that they have the right power adaptor if you buy them separate from a kit.All the best.
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no the cameras that come with this system are NOT wireless and DVR does not have option to add wireless...You will need a separate wireless receiver to plug in the DVR for a wireless camera to work
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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.
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Tivo states that wireless connections are not supported and that both the DVR and the Stream have to be connected to the same wired network. My Stream is connected directly to my router and works fine. My DVR is connected via an A/V power line Ethernet connection. That being said, I'm sure Amazon would allow you to return it if your setup doesn't work.
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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.
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Use Cat5 Patch cable or similar wire just cut off the connectors and use two wires out of the 5 or 6 to connect the plus and minus connections between the dvr and the camera.