Hi secure4less: do you need a router to connect it to the internet or does it have its own? And how many hours can you record per giga?
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You do need a router. The time depends on the resolution and frames per second.
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The unit has a base station which plugs into the router and needs to plug into a power source. The base station serves as the main communications hub for all of the cameras to and from the cloud storage provided by VueZone (NetGear). I do not think you can use this system without utilizing the internet. Based on conditions, VueZone claims the cameras can be up to 300 feet from the base station (though in a normal house it is less, obviously). The individual cameras use 2- CR123A (3V) batteries for power and do not require any other power source.
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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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Depends on your internet setup and router configuration. I contacted the manufacturer and they sent me the setup instructions within minutes. They were pretty straight forward if you're not intimidated by making changes to your router. After getting the documents from them, it took me about 10-15 minutes to configure the router and download the recommended iphone app and connect. I can now check the security cameras and even record what's currently going on remotely with my Iphone. It works great!
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No you do not need to be on the internet to Record but you do if your live streaming (of course). I have no internet at home and I was able to record with no problem. :) My channel http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxriAn32nc4X6GTTVX4OOAA
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The video stream is actually established between the WiFi module (in the camera housing) and your router. You can then tap into that video stream with a computer on your network for recording. Recording is done through Internet Explorer or a third party recording application. You can also push this feed to the Internet for live viewing remotely, such as with a mobile phone or tablet. Thus, it doesn't really connect directly to your computer. You will need to be on the computer for initial configuration. We have live tech support that can do all that for you via Remote Desktop.
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The camera will work and record without any set up. You will however need Windows to change the settings to mph and adjust the time zone. Did this once on a pc and have been downloading and viewing files on my Macs.
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Yes, all it does is carry the protocol. So some video can't be recorded. This device doesn't filter that out
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You can access the camera through a web browser and set it up-- no software needed. Once it's set up, you do not need a computer running any software for it to record, save, caption motion, email, etc. You do need some sort of network storage (NAS drive) of course. The camera comes with a small CDROM which has a few utilities which you do not need, and two rudimentary security programs that can be used to watch recorded videos of multiple cameras. They are not very good and you will probably want to get other software for that purpose. The documentation on the CD isn't great, but it works. It's broken English, but understandable. You can access the camera through a web browser and set it up-- no software needed. Once it's set up, you do not need a computer running any software for it to record, save, caption motion, email, etc. You do need some sort of network storage (NAS drive) of course. The camera comes with a small CDROM which has a few utilities which you do not need, and two rudimentary security programs that can be used to watch recorded videos of multiple cameras. They are not very good and you will probably want to get other software for that purpose. The documentation on the CD isn't great, but it works.... » Read More You can access the camera through a web browser and set it up-- no software needed. Once it's set up, you do not need a computer running any software for it to record, save, caption motion, email, etc. You do need some sort of network storage (NAS drive) of course. The camera comes with a small CDROM which has a few utilities which you do not need, and two rudimentary security programs that can be used to watch recorded videos of multiple cameras. They are not very good and you will probably want to get other software for that purpose. The documentation on the CD isn't great, but it works. It's broken English, but understandable. « 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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You need a dvr to connect to. And if you hook up thru your router you can view on phone or any computer that has Internet
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It doesn't, but should. This product would be utterly fantastic if you could record directly to hard drive. I don't like monthly-yearly bills. Oh well--this companies lack of foresight is another companies opportunity. Yes--I feel wifi enabled home security will be huge in the future. I am currently working on a home security systemusing raspberry, or ardino. When completed I will post the free schematics on physibles.com
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There was no such requirement when I reviewed this item. There was an offer to sign up with an external cloud service to record images, but it was optional. Your WiFi is your own business, not theirs, beyond using the camera to connect free via your local connection.
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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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It is 24 hours and has a 500 gig hard drive. That's a lot of space for recording. You can access it while you are away to check up on your home too.
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it uses none. It is wifi wireless. Your DVR would have to support wifi for the camera to be added, but that is really not the point of this camera. It actually is a webserver on its own.
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To my knowledge, the device always requires a computer to get initial set up. Then, it sits next to the router, and works without questions asked. In my case, over 4 years. Does that answer your question?