Is the cat 5 plug jack on the camera weather protected? I am wondering if I can mount this camera to a pole outside with no cover.
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The jack is recessed in about 2 inches and has a rubber grommet where the cord goes in on the back cover. Not water completely water tight but weather protected.
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Yes, it's got a cover with rubber seal. Note reviews on image quality, a lot of compression.
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The area where the cat5 inserts into the device does have a seal to keep the weather out. I have mine mounted outside in pretty extreme weather and no problems yet.
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No, the connector is not weather sealed. However, it is recessed within the housing itself so that it does get some shielding from weather. Don't expect to be able to hose the thing down with a pressure washer.By the way, I never got the Aircam to work. I don't remember the details now, but it basically boiled down to poorly designed and buggy software. I bought the unit to eval, and sorry, it just wasn't worth my time to chase it down further at the time. This is atypical of the Ubiquiti brand by the way. Maybe the re-branded some OEM product on this one.
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The simple key is to coat the rj-45 terminals with silicone grease. It will protect the connection from any water corrosion. It's dielectric so does not cause any sort of short. You can get a tube from a auto supply store for around $10 or go to Lowes/Home Depot and get some "plumbers grease" for 3 bucks. It's the same thing but you'll get twice as much. I have a pair of Ubiquiti M5 nano stations that have been in severe weather now for 8 months with zero issues. I treated the rj-45 plugs this way. In fact the m2/m5 nano stations have a second plug in them for this cam that also provides POE power to it. The simple key is to coat the rj-45 terminals with silicone grease. It will protect the connection from any water corrosion. It's dielectric so does not cause any sort of short. You can get a tube from a auto supply store for around $10 or go to Lowes/Home Depot and get some "plumbers grease" for 3 bucks. It's the same thing but you'll get twice as much. I have a pair of Ubiquiti M5 nano stations that have been in severe weather now for 8 months with zero issues. I treated the rj-45 plugs this way. In fact the m2/m5 nano stations have a second plug in them for this cam that also... » Read More The simple key is to coat the rj-45 terminals with silicone grease. It will protect the connection from any water corrosion. It's dielectric so does not cause any sort of short. You can get a tube from a auto supply store for around $10 or go to Lowes/Home Depot and get some "plumbers grease" for 3 bucks. It's the same thing but you'll get twice as much. I have a pair of Ubiquiti M5 nano stations that have been in severe weather now for 8 months with zero issues. I treated the rj-45 plugs this way. In fact the m2/m5 nano stations have a second plug in them for this cam that also provides POE power to it. « Show Less
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The camera is mounted in it own bracket. You have to remove the camera from its cradle (bracket) so you put screws through the mounting holes. I did not use the screws that came with the camera. I used long deck screws so I could mount it to a tree out by the road. The camera is holding up great considering it is not protected by the weather.
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This camera has to have a power source. I ran an outside extension cord and weather proofed the connection for outside use.
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Yes, you can use the camera for outdoor. We do not have extra mount for this type of camera. Thanks, Best Regards,
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Six feet. Had to use power cord extensions on both of the cameras. If I remember correctly 5 Volts. After you set it up and remove the CAT5 cable to verify it is now wireless, you can unplug it and place it any place that is in wireless range. I used a 20 cent blue electrical handy box to stuff the reset button and keep it out of the weather. One camera has been in 24-7 service outdoors for 12 years, still works like new camera.
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Yes they can! I have quite a few wired outside. However, I would recommend wrapping them in duck tape and hinding the wires as a precaution. This keeps the mosture and weather away. I did this to all of the outdoor cameras and tucked all the wires inside the walls. Water is never a good thing when it comes to any electronic components and or wires.
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Yes they can be mounted outside as long as they are covered and cannot get wet. Foscam also make a cam that is for the outside. It cost a little more but worth it.
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It is not weatherproof like camera's intended for external use are. Power connection is not waterproof, and no hood to protect the lens from sun glare. I would not recommend.
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No this camera is not weather or designed for outside. You will need to use the air cam bullet
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Technically speaking, this is not an outdoor camera. However, contrary to what others may tell you or you may read, it can be placed outside if you mount it where it will not be exposed to direct or wind driven rain. Three of my six FI8918W cameras have been mounted outside for three years and they continue to function flawlessly. They have been exposed to extremes of temperature from below zero to nearly 100F as well as the high humidity of fog. They're doing just fine. Mount your camera on a covered porch, carport, or under a protected eave and it will be OK. Also, try mounting it upside down with a six inch diameter piece of rubber sheeting (available at Home Depot in the plumbing section) sandwiched between the base of the camera and the mount. The rubber will act as a drip shield.
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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!
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Yes, the camera can be installed outdoor. It is water proof. However, there is RJ-45 socket connect to the camera, you need to shield it from water. I use a large heat sinkable tube to cover it with Ethernet cable connected.
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I use a couple bungee cords & strap it to a tree. All outside game cameras are made to work outside so weather is not an issue.
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The Cameras for the most part are waterproof. I put silicone grease on the power and video connectors. I have had them over six months outdoors in the rain and snow with no problems.
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I do not recommend this for outdoor use, it is great for indoor use (do not place next to a window where direct sunlight will hit the lens). There is really no way to protect this from the elements without building something really bizzare to house it. I use the "Agasio A622W Outdoor Wireless Pan/Tilt IP Camera" for outdoor use. It has withstood heat (100 in the shade), rain, ice, snow and extreme cold (below 0) and is working very well
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You need to mount the camera to an electrical box. A plastic one or all weather box.
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The manufacturer doesn't list outdoor use for the camera. My opinion is that it is not weather proof in any way. It would probably work if enclosed in a glass or acrylic bubble however this unit is quite big and very wide when taking the antenna mount into consideration. I have one in a bay window with three panes and that works extremely well for 180 degree outside views.