Where does the connection box need to be mounted (I want to use CAT5e (350MHz))? Also, is this your newest outdoor camera with full HD?
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Hi, thanks for your question. Our connection box is very versatile. It comes with a weatherproof shell and stainless steel mounting hardware. So you have a choice, you can either mount the connection box outdoors somewhere close to the camera, or if you prefer, you can fish the cable from the camera through a hole in the wall and mount the connection box indoors, skipping the weatherproof shell. In either case, you could use Cat5e as an alternative to the wireless connection. In fact the camera notices if you have a valid link on the Cat5e network cable and shuts down the wireless module when you have a wired network connection. Also, when you use Cat5e, you have 2 options for powering the camera. You can use the included AC adapter, or for an even neater installation, you can provide power and networking connectivity over the same Cat5e wire with a PoE capable network switch such as the Netgear GS-108PE (which can power 4 cameras). For a single camera you can also use a less expensive ($30) PoE injector such as the Dlink DWL-P200. Yes, this is our newest outdoor camera with full HD (1920 x 1080 resolution). We also have the SCNC3805 with 1280 x 720 resolution and the SCNC3705 and SCNC3706 with a razor-sharp 640 x 480 resolution.
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This is just normal UNSHIELDED cat 5. depends on what your wanting to use it for... I have these running my 2 FOSCAM security cameras but I also have them running outdoor inside plumbers PVC piping etc. So I have no interference with my single and video form outside elements etc. Hope this helps!
110057
You need an cat5 ethernet cord. I also found the system quite buggy. Would probably gotten something else. Also wouldnt do the update but leave it as is? Troublesome but attractive hardware.
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Also remember to set the DIP switch on the camera to the right control address, and make sure that all RS-485 cabling is A-A and B-B. If these things, and the other folks' input doesn't help, please describe your setup in detail. Good luck.
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It has an AC adapter. You would use it outside by plugging that into a weatherproof receptacle (outlet with a plastic hood, for example). The cable entry points to the camera itself (power and wired Ethernet--the latter is optional) are provided with sealed grommets.
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uses standard power and video connectors like other CCTV cameras. However, you can buy a balun which will carry video and power over a cat5 cable (in fact, a cat5 cable will support up to four cameras and power). I use a number of these baluns. They work fine. Amazon sells a number of them. btw, this camera is pretty large and heavy so it needs a secure mount.
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The camera has a short (maybe 6 inches?) cat5 cable with a female end attached to it that will connect with your cat5 wiring. I doubt you will find anyone selling this camera along with cables that allow the camera to be connected with your router. In my case, I needed 60 ft of cable. I purchased that separately. The length of cable you need will depend on where you mount the camera, and where your router is located. Search for Cat5 patch cables, and look for one that is the appropriate length for your installation. You may want to do PoE (power over ethernet) which means you only run a Cat5 cable, and not a separate power cable, since the PoE device can transmit power through the Cat5 cable - so your network traffic and power all run through the single cable. If you have a power outlet close to where you want the camera mounted, then you don't need the PoE, since you can just use the included power supply.
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do you have power going to the camera and if no you need to power it with the power cable that came with it if you are using cat5e to plug it in the use one set over wires top power it there is a adaptor you can buy to do this
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So you plug the master power into your standard outlet and insert the cat 5e cable from that power source into your router. Then pretty much do the same for the camera, plug its power source into a standard outlet and plug in the ethernet cord to that and then the other end goes into the camera. Its power over the ethernet cable. Just besure to not use any extension cords or surge protectors, as it messes up tge transmission. The instructions state bothpower sources have a surge protector in them. Definitely a DIY job, nothing fancy, very straightforward. All the best! Its a great unit!!
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The boot is "usually" supplied with the camera, and you need to run the cat5 cable through that boot before crimping on the RJ45 plug. If it was omitted from the package (it happens!), you can't find the replacement boots anywhere. Seal the connection using self-fusing rubber tape to make it waterproof (about 2-3 layers of wraps). Probably a good idea to also seal the 12V connection, even if you aren't using it.
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Cable is included but depending on the distance you may need to buy additional coax, This pack/model doesn't use CAT5, I believe that you need to look into the HD camera packs to use CAT5 with.
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There are adapters (power injectors) you can purchase that lets you send the power over the Ethernet cable. The adapters go on both ends of the Ethernet cable. However, most POE switches will not recognize it as a POE device. Therefore, it won't send the required voltage out to power the device , you still have to use the power adapter that comes with the camera. This is good so you don't have to have a power source close to the camera.
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Yes, my camera is installed outdoors and it works fine. The only thing to remember is that internet does not work. Only local wireless works fine
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Run a cat5 cable from your camera to router and connect to provided white dongle to your router. plug power cord to dongle in at that location.
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So you plug the master power into your standard outlet and insert the cat 5e cable from that power source into your router. Then pretty much do the same for the camera, plug its power source into a standard outlet and plug in the ethernet cord to that and then the other end goes into the camera. Its power over the ethernet cable. Just besure to not use any extension cords or surge protectors, as it messes up tge transmission. The instructions state bothpower sources have a surge protector in them. Definitely a DIY job, nothing fancy, very straightforward. All the best! Its a great unit!! So you plug the master power into your standard outlet and insert the cat 5e cable from that power source into your router. Then pretty much do the same for the camera, plug its power source into a standard outlet and plug in the ethernet cord to that and then the other end goes into the camera. Its power over the ethernet cable. Just besure to not use any extension cords or surge protectors, as it messes up tge transmission. The instructions state bothpower sources have a surge protector in them. Definitely a DIY job, nothing fancy, very straightforward. All the best! Its a... » Read More So you plug the master power into your standard outlet and insert the cat 5e cable from that power source into your router. Then pretty much do the same for the camera, plug its power source into a standard outlet and plug in the ethernet cord to that and then the other end goes into the camera. Its power over the ethernet cable. Just besure to not use any extension cords or surge protectors, as it messes up tge transmission. The instructions state bothpower sources have a surge protector in them. Definitely a DIY job, nothing fancy, very straightforward. All the best! Its a great unit!! « Show Less
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I don't understand the need for such giant dongle coming out of the camera. I believe the manufacturer should've thought about this as it makes mounting on sheetrock weak with such huge 1" diameter hole so close to the three mounting screws. Anyone selecting an IP camera will most likely use the PoE so there was no need for them to provide the second 12V connector. I like the idea of cutting off the dongle or mounting on an electrical box, but either way, it adds more work which translates to more installation time for a project.
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There's a foot or two long cable between the camera and ethernet and power jack on the camera, then a 6 ft 12v power cable.It's really annoying to cut and extend the foscam cable, since they're coaxial style. It's almost better to just get an extension for the jacks.