Do I need to run a LAN line from SOLO to my computer or wireless router? Or does the Sling Media app pick up my DVR through the internet?
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Mr. Tokugawa, The Solo uses the internet either through an Ethernet connection or by utilizing the home wiring through an inexpensive adapter system which can be found at stores such as Best Buy or Radio Shack. This is how I connect to my Solo. I hope this helps! G. Watts
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My other TV is upstairs in bedroom..no cable there, only downstairs with main 55" HSTV...How would I be able to get cable upstairs with this item, if at all. I also see that this does not mention Win 7 OS among the others that do, and why are OS necessary. I am confused. ..thanks
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You must run a LAN line or set up a wireless access point to fool the Slingbox into thinking its hard-wired, but that isn't for the faint of heart.
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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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You can access all settings for your dvr through the web interface or the qt q-see viewer app on your phone. Use your dns plus your port in your wan (wide area network), which would be off location and either your lan (local area network) ip address or your dns for your home.
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no. the dvr creates its own ip address that you need to use to access from your computer. You log on through your computer by typing in the dvr ip address in the web address area.. otherwise you can hook a monitor and watch it from the dvr. you only need a static ip address on your computer if you want to look at or watch from an outside computer or source
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A Broadband Deca will connect to your home router and your Directv SWM splitter assuming you are using a SWM dish as opposed to the older multiswitch set up. Your DVR will now be connected to the internet over the existing coax cable.
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This is an Analog Video camera "ONLY" and is NOT an I.P. Camera (independent Network device that stream A/V) the Video feed need to pass and be processed trough an DVR system or Video streamer device/appliance in order to be Monitored/Controlled trough the Network...Just with only this Camera Model, it CANNOT be accessed remotely. Get a DVR system that can be accessed trough an internet browser(WEB/HTTP) or that is compatible with Apple iOS, Android, Windows, Symbian or Blackberry OS Devices, depending on your needs...
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You don't necassarily need internet unless you want to be able to access the video from a remote location. If you have an old computer and a wifi router you can still set it up to record to the computer (with additional software) but unless you have these items laying around doing nothing, it would be more economical to purchase a hardwired system that comes with it's own dvr. Either way you would still have to be onsite to check the video.
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You need a dvr with Internet access to connect the camera to most dvr now have that feature. If you want just a camera you need to install an IP CAMERA.
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I did not have to forward any ports for this unit. However, I did have to open ports in my firewall, however if your router supports UPNP, enable that and it should work fine. The two ports that UPNP opened for the DVR on my system are ports: 6036 and 85. This system is fairly user-friendly, and q-see provides great support and instructions.
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I do NOT hook the camera to my router. You have a power cord and the other end goes into my Security hard drive, so if you do not have the security DVR unit I cannot answer your question. I plug into my security dvr right to the back of my computer.Raymond
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It depends. If you are streaming within your network, you can stream high quality. I wouldn't call it HD. If you are out of your network the picture is poor for streaming. I would recommend a Slingbox instead. You can stream your DVR recordings or live in HD within your network and outside your network it starts low quality but the picture improves after a few minutes depending on the connection. Overall I am disappointed with GenieGo and I hardly use it. I use slingbox instead as I rent an apartment in a different city and I stream my DirecTV DVR from my house.
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Yes.Or connect the DVR on your network, install software on your PC and record.. (not easy to do).
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I am currently using my DVR and assigned an IP address to the dvr and I connect using the browser to see all the channels from any place in the world. If you want to do that you have to change the command and view port on your DVR, also place the ip of your DVR on the DMZ of your router(Wireless at home)
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No. A "DVR" with Cat5 inputs is typically an NVR or Network Video Recorder, and would require IP cameras. Do some research online and make sure you are using the correct camera type to go with your "DVR".
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Yes. You must first set up the cameras on a local wifi network. Most DVR boxes have a scannable QR code that will automatically put the information on the app. Enter username and password, and then press connect. MAKE SURE CAMERA SYSTEM HAS LATEST UPDATE!!!
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No, Cat5 wired connection is your only option to connect DVR to the router.
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This device goes with the router to put the multimedia signal on the coax. That said, my router is in the basement and the TiVo is main floor. Also, I don't believe you need tis device unless you are using TiVo Mini, which I have in addition to my Roamio.