Do you need a base station for this camera? OR does it come with software so I can install it on my computer for viewing?
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Yes it come with a software to configure it for the first time (for example the IP address & port). Next to change any configuration or view the camera you just have to open your browser and open http with the ip address and port assigned. Hope this help!
786558
No base station needed. You just use a web browser with the IP of the camera to view.
2246299
You need internet service with a wireless router to connect the camera in order to view it on your computer or smartphone. It's a very simple setup and once connected you can view the camera where ever you are. You can make the camera private (as I do) or public so anyone can see what you are monitoring.
1690488
I haven't messed with the software that comes with it, but I recommend checking out iSpy. Free, and works very well with these camera handling motion detection and recording.
2274558
In order to use this camera you need a DVR. The surveillance software that comes with the DVR usually works with PC or MAC always depends in the type of DVR you have.
437289
The camera does not show up in "My Computer". You have to use it with software or via a web site. In a reply to another message, I told of one site http://www.cameroid.com/
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Mel, There is no "base" with these cameras, meaning that the recording logic is built into the camera. Just add a 32GB microSDHC memory card to each camera, and each camera is able to operate independently, recording video onto the memory card inserted into the camera. The problem with this arrangement is that it is very time consuming to review the video recorded by the cameras. A solution is to also buy an inexpensive Synology NAS unit, and when each camera records a video, instruct the camera to send the video to the Synology NAS using FTP. Note that you could install a free FTP server program on your PC, but getting that setup and working correctly on Windows 7/8 with firewalls and User Access (Account) Control enabled is challenging. I have quite a few of the TriVision cameras set up for use in combination with one of several Synology NAS units (I have used DiskStation DS212+, DS214+, DS113j, DS412+, and DS415+ in combination with the TriVision cameras). For four internal NC-239WF cameras an inexpensive one bay "j" model Synology is likely sufficient (DS114j or DS115j - whichever is an actual model). If you plan to later add outdoor 1080P cameras (such as the NC-336PW) I recommend that you buy at least a 2 bay Synology that is a "+" model so that the NAS is able to keep up with weather related false alarms (snow, fog, heavy rain). Make certain that you have a good wireless N access point (or router). With a good wireless access point this camera will connect at a distance of about 50 feet with a clear line of sight. With a high powered wireless access point 180 feet is possible.
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I made this mistake too, this is a camera to be used with a CCTV which means you already have a monitor to be seen on, it's not a stand alone camera, as I think you are looking for. I didn't read the specifications properly and now I have to send it back and I ordered a WiFi / IP Camera, which can be easily set up through the computer or mobile device, you do need a current network to set it up (In case you are thinking of using it for the summer cabin or something, just an example) With IP / WiFi surveillance cameras you can set up to be recorded whether its video or pictures every period of time, although you need a computer and it has to be left on to record. I bought a Foscam FI8910W and I'm happy with it, I've playing around with it and it would do for the purpose I wanted it for, check every now and then how things are running at a work place. Hope this helps.
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NO, you need to install additional Hardware and Software to use it. It is just the barebones, you need to add the other layers to bring it Live!
1996205
It come with the software but for me my cable company blocks port access. So I can only access the cameras over internet if I am in my home network.
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This digital camera is effectively a computer system on your network. To view it, you need to connect to it through a wireless or ethernet router (wifi or ethernet cable). Basic viewing can be done from your browser, where you provide an IP address and port in your browser ocation bar: for example, http://143.223.57.21:8086. If you're looking for a direct connection to, say, a TV set or computer monitor, you'll need a different type of camera, such as a CCTV camera (power and video carried over standard cable) or an analog signal wireless video camera (power carried over AC-to-12v adapter, video sent wirelessly, usually at 2.4 or 4.8 Ghz, to a small antenna unit plugged into a DVR, TV or computer monitor).
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You can. That's basically how I set mine up. Call foscam support if you get stuck anywhere. Some find the portforwarding settings a bit confusing. Just fyi. Support is very helpful, they can remote access your pc if need be.
1035657
No, PC not required. You can setup the camera using the mobile phone. My camera connected to WIFI network. Works great! Highly recommended!
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It just comes with the web server that is onboard. You will either need to purchase the license for the full software from Dahua or use a third party application, if you need to view multi-cameras at one time. The free ipad app works really well as a multi-view monitor.
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If you phone the foscam tech support desk they will log into your pc remotely and set them up for you or they will talk you through the setup process. There's a bunch of technical stuff that we would never have figured out if they had not helped us.
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Run the software that come with it.. It has a basic Dvr... The quality isn't the best but it is a great cam for the price Tpg
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You can.That's basically how I set mine up.Call foscam support if you get stuck anywhere.Some find the portforwarding settings a bit confusing. Just fyi. Support is very helpful, they can remote access your pc if need be.
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When I go to add the software from the website..it states that I should plug in the camera, when i open the devices on the computer, I see that the webcam is there..But it is not allowing me to install it..and it doesnt just plug in and go from there so I had to go on the website they provided to download the software or something...