Hi is there a specific kind of router to use this camera with (speed, distance, etc)? Also can I view it on my cell phone?
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This is not a network camera. It must be connected to a DVR system like a Q-see or Swann or Nightowl. If those DVR systems allow, you can view them on your cell phone. It is wired and must be connected to a DVR via a video/power combination cable.
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The camera uses an interlaced analog NTSC signal. You can view it on a classic analog television set ;-) Or a standard security video recording system. You can also experiment with video capture cards to record to a computer (and there's some USB EasyCap varieties that can be had for under $10), but you might be better off with a IP camera. If you want superior low-light capability, the video capture hassle for this one might be worth it.
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Thanks for the answer. I do not have external antenna on my router. I was looking for an antenna for the camera itself. I did move the router around a tad better reception. Again thank you.
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Hello Armando, HomeMonitor requires a minimum upload and download speed of 0.5Mbps for live view and it's recommended that the camera be no more than 15 meters from your router so the camera has enough signal strength and bandwidth to upload the video. Please let us know if you have any more questions.Network Camera Store
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I'm assuming you already connected it physically with an ethernet cable to your router and was able to see the camera with the search tool?
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How weird, i have the same camera and its 20 ft away from router. And works fine. Did you check if there is wifi signal?
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I do not recommend using any of these wireless cameras but instead find far better performance by connecting to my router via Ethernet cable. WiFi just can't keep up. Most of the other folks having issues probably would do better by running an Ethernet cable to the camera.
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Yes. Your wireless router needs to be set up including port 81 which this camera uses. But it will work only on routers that sends and receives on the 2.7 Ghz frequency and the old wireless B or G. It won't with wireless N.
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It works fine over 3G but unless you have an unlimited plan I would suggest restricting your use to wifi. If you must though you can configure the camera to capture at slower rates and with higher compression (with a more pixelated image) to reduce the bandwidth.
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Yes, provided you have access to a high speed router in the room or in the facility, you will need an Internet connection and a PC in the room. You will plug the camera into an electrical outlet and from another outlet you will need to plug the receiver into an outlet, then to your router and PC. It is quick and easy to do once you have these connections. Then you can view the camera live on a smart phone anywhere and also record a few weeks of video onto the PC. The app is free and there will be no monthly charges other than the Internet connection Good idea, IMO
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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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I have a short run (8 FT) from the camera to the router. From my experience with networking you got about 250 to 300 ft to work with.
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Hi Lisa. Basically you need to give your wifi router "permission" to have your camera transmit past its firewall. It's a little technical. You have to "open" a port using port forwarding. There may be a YouTube video that describes this using your brand of router.
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I just got my camera, tried to install yesterday. I have Verizon Fios router, it worked with hardwire, but doesn't seem to work with the Wifi.Did it work out for you?
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Absolutely, you simply "port forward" to the camera using your router, exactly as if the camera was connected directly to the router.
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Yes, this camera will still record under no network. You just won't be able to view anything on your cellphone.
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I use "IPCamViewer" for my mobile. There is a free version, or you can get the premium for four bucks.
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Not close to cameras now. But. If I remember correctly, cameras connect via 110V line to a single box which is then connected to router. Good luck.