does this have to be hardwired via ethernet for use or is it truly a wireless camera
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It can be used both wired and wireless. I prefer to have them wired. But if you plan to use it wireless just make sure that your wireless router signal can reach where you place the camera. I use a wifi analyzer on my smart phone.
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You can use an external POE(Power over Ethernet) setup to power the camera from wherever you have the Ethernet running from. D-Link DWL-P200 Power Over Ethernet Adapter
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These cameras are wired. It's a pain, but the wireless ones were interfering with my wifi.
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No it is not wireless, yes you will need excess wires to stem from the DVR to the actual cameras, depending on how far away from the DVR, they are positioned .
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Hi. The camera comes with a plug in transformer to operate. Although it supposedly can get power through the Ethernet connection as well, I found it only worked plugged in to an outlet
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The initial setup requires a wired connection, but the camera works fine wirelessly once it's been configured.
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That is correct. Ethernet is also PoE to power the camera. This unit is not a toy, it is a serious security camera. If you trust your security monitoring to a wireless network, then you deserve to be robbed. There are plenty other wireless robber cameras available!
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Hardwired camera via coax. I have not been successful in accessing the unit via network at all and I have been unable to talk to a real tech support person.
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You need an ethernet (power over ethernet). I had one spot prewired. The way the cam is detected is via your power outlet.
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Cameras are wireless so not connected to computer or router by wires. Cameras need only be synched with router and plugged into the wall. BTW, their customer service is horrific.
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NO! This camera has a seperate power cable which can be used to power the wireless lan capability. All camera operations require the separate power cable.
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This is a WiFi camera. It can operate over ethernet connection or WiFi. The antenna helps with the range of the WiFi signal.
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Wireless for data / wifi. The camera still needs 110 volts AC. Comes with a power supply.
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No, it needs to be connected to a DVR receiver and a power source. Even wireless cameras need a power source . . . . So there is never a true wireless camera. It is best to take the time and wire all your cameras for you security needs. And make sure that they have the right power adaptor if you buy them separate from a kit. All the best.
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It is NOT a wireless camera. Sorry. Write HD Video Depot if you already bought it and they will hook you up with what you need. When I wrote em they were GREAT, both in time to respond and getting me what I needed.
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Nah it's not wireless, u have to run the cable from unit to camera. I got it done at best buy
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Hi, Sir, You will need a computer to access and program the camera. However, since it is a wireless camera, you do not need to run cat5 ethernet cable to the camera. But you need a lower power source to plug in the power adapter, which is used to power the camera