does this camera have its own internal router, like the Dlink cameras?do i have to get a static IP address in order to see it when away?
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ACTUALLY this camera when you try to connect from outside your networkyou connect to external site with aprinted username and password on the camera and you are online with itfor internal use you have to specify a static ip to connect to throught web or mobile app.
919928
It is only a IP camera.This camera require a router to work with it. Dlink camera should not have built-in router. You does not have to get a static IP.
919929
I don't know yet. I have only been able to view it on a computer it is plugged in to. The instructions or horrible. I downloaded the app on my Iphone 5 but could never get it to load. The camerea is great if I could get it ironed out.
919930
MY camera is set with a Static address and I use DynDns to see it from the Net
919931
I would say no built in router.I had to program mine to get to my wireless router in my house and open a port for it in the router. I haven't had to deal with my cable company changing my IP address (Dynamic)... so far so good.
805858
Yes. You can remotely Access your camera and all of its functions. You only need to properly configure your Dynamic IP service and you are ready to go. Regards.
817556
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.
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The camera will need an internal IP address, but it doesn't have to be connected to the Internet
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No, it does not need to be hooked up to a computer. It works through your router and ip address. At home you would view it through a local ip address. Remotely you need to setup a dns page that will link to your dynamic ip. I use Dtdns. With router permissions most of it can be setup through the cameras admin page.
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No, to both. The camera will have its own IP address and you can access it using a browser. If you are home, you can go direct using its IP Address like 192.168.1.81 or if you are away from home, you type in your router address and then :81 after the router address. You will need to port forward port 81 or whatever port you assign to your camera in your router. Tech support can assist you if you have trouble with the directions.
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There's a lot of traffic when streaming four video feeds to the DNR-202L, which can slow down the rest of your network traffic. I'd read this can be an issue, so when I set up my system I purchased a separate router dedicated to the cameras and DNR-202L. That router is currently set up as a "switch" with wireless access point, so that the cameras and DNR-202L are technically still on the same network as the rest of my devices and are easily accessible, but all of their traffic is sequestered to their own router unless I'm actually viewing the stream. This is done using a wired LAN port to LAN port connection between the routers, with DHCP disabled on the camera router so that the main router handles it. The router I purchased was an inexpensive DIR-605L, but I only have two DCS-932L cameras which are not HD. I'm not sure this would be sufficient for a system with more cameras. Edit: I see in another comment that you have a dedicated router for the cameras. Is the router and wifi slowing down strictly on the camera router, or do you have slowdown of other network resources?
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I have 3 cameras and I haven't seen any issues. I only look at my cameras 3-5 times per day so I may have just missed the issue. Are you using different port numbers for each camera? Are you using myfoscam.org as your host? Did you add the IP address of your cameras to your router manually?
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Sorry if this doesn't answer your question, but it is a true port through camera with it's own network address. The camera is also given a true static IP address on the company's server, which means it can be given a dedicated address that you share or not share as you choose, so any smart phone can access the camera from anywhere. The motion notification appears to be on the firmware setup and according to the manual it has an app for a smart phone, but that is as far as I can go to answer your question. I use the camera with the record feature and I love it. Even the night vision quality is great. The resolution is better than cameras that cost thousands more. Good luck Sorry if this doesn't answer your question, but it is a true port through camera with it's own network address. The camera is also given a true static IP address on the company's server, which means it can be given a dedicated address that you share or not share as you choose, so any smart phone can access the camera from anywhere. The motion notification appears to be on the firmware setup and according to the manual it has an app for a smart phone, but that is as far as I can go to answer your question. I use the camera with the record feature and I love it. Even the night vision quality... » Read More Sorry if this doesn't answer your question, but it is a true port through camera with it's own network address. The camera is also given a true static IP address on the company's server, which means it can be given a dedicated address that you share or not share as you choose, so any smart phone can access the camera from anywhere. The motion notification appears to be on the firmware setup and according to the manual it has an app for a smart phone, but that is as far as I can go to answer your question. I use the camera with the record feature and I love it. Even the night vision quality is great. The resolution is better than cameras that cost thousands more. Good luck « Show Less
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Yes, the camera has a pretty decent set of tools/services/options built into it. It will be necessary to forward the IP ports on your router/firewall in order to view it. You will want to purchase the Blue Iris software to go along with this camera anyway for advanced DVR recording. It will also let you stream live as well as playback from archive. The Blue Iris software will be much easier to work with rather than the camera software. The picture quality is amazing.
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.
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The way I use this is 1. set up dyndns account, 2. setup dyndns on your router, 3. port forward the camera's ip(default camera port 7777), and then I can login from any computer. If you use the app/software it comes with, it appears to work as well(haven't tested it outside the house yet.) I did the dns way because I like being able to access my home network for lights/security/cameras/heat/computer files etc.
415278
I purchased and are using 4 of these cameras without issues. I would first check to confirm that your power source is constant. It is recommended that the cameras should have a static addressed and not be assigned a new one by the router. Even if you were to get a new ip address, that should prompt the camera to reboot. My understanding is the camera only reboot by 1) power on/off 2) from the software to reboot device.
1681377
This is nothing but a network switch which will provide power to your IP cameras. If you hook it to your router with the Uplink then you can log into your cameras to view with any networked device. You will need some kind of IP Camera software and server to record your video too. If you want to just view live video on one camera at a time, then that would be a yes answer to your question.
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Don't know about that but you might want to try contacting support on wansview website, also there are some utilities available for download there. http://wansview.net/tools-support.html One thing though, I was able to set it up without using the installation disc. What you want to do is first connect the camera to your router via lan cable, then in your router admin site find out the IP the camera was assigned and then access the camera using that IP. I hope this helps.
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This Is An IP Wireless Camera! Once you set it up it can be accessed on your home network or via the web with proper configuration!
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Do not need software this is a camera - your DVR has the software in it - just go to the ip address and login using the user name and password you set in the set up of the unit. It WILL NOT WORK in your home network!!!! You must go to an outside internet source or you must use the ip address of the unit. I had to use No-IP.org because I do not get a static ip from my DNS provider.