Wireless webcam?
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jpsika08
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Tadaaaa I'm here LOL
I have the Cisco Linksys Wireless-N Internet Home Monitoring Camera, it serves well but I would think there are other better options, I haven't been able to work the wireless part and having actually connected to my network through cable.
here is a link in case you wanna check it out,
Amazon.com: Cisco-Linksys Wireless-N Internet Home Monitoring Camera: Camera & Photo
I have the Cisco Linksys Wireless-N Internet Home Monitoring Camera, it serves well but I would think there are other better options, I haven't been able to work the wireless part and having actually connected to my network through cable.
here is a link in case you wanna check it out,
Amazon.com: Cisco-Linksys Wireless-N Internet Home Monitoring Camera: Camera & Photo
jpsika08
Well-Known Member
Yup, it's very common camera
Pros:
Durable
The image quality is good
Easy to configure and access
Cons:
Would hope the wireless configuration would be easier
In case of a power break when it comes back you have to manually turn the camera off and on to get it to work again, so it's not possible to use an automated on/off mode with a controller.
Hope this helps.
Pros:
Durable
The image quality is good
Easy to configure and access
Cons:
Would hope the wireless configuration would be easier
In case of a power break when it comes back you have to manually turn the camera off and on to get it to work again, so it's not possible to use an automated on/off mode with a controller.
Hope this helps.
StirCrayzy
Well-Known Member
Via software,
Does it record?
Can it be motion activated?
Does it record?
Can it be motion activated?
I sent Ernesto a PM, maybe he can offer some advise too - he seems to have a nice one
ErnestoC
Member
Hi Carlfike
The cam I have is a foscam fi8918w and that camera works connected or wireless with your internet router.. The first time you have to connect it and see on your computer the ip that it is using.. that ip is the internal IP that the cam will use on your network, now you need to go to your router settings in my case it is an airport extreme and set a port for the camera... you will add here the IP the cam is using on your network plus the port you want it to work with... example... lets say your camera connected to the IP 10.0.40 .. that port will be the one you add to your port mapping and the port you will use is 5500... this is good as no other stuff use that port..., after that you need to see the IP yout internet connmection is using, generally the ip of the ISP .. you can see it on your newtork settings
That ip plus the port will be your web address to your cam.. example
The IP of your internet connection 123.456.789
Port: 5500
Address: http:// 123.456.789:5500
You will be able to edit your settings online on your browser
It can be motion activated.. I cached a big bristleworm on my tank that way
You do not need a webhosting or a domain name, in y case that is just extra as I have plans to do some blog later..
Hope this information is of help... It as a little complicated first but once you get it is great for you to check you tank
Have a good day
Ernesto
The cam I have is a foscam fi8918w and that camera works connected or wireless with your internet router.. The first time you have to connect it and see on your computer the ip that it is using.. that ip is the internal IP that the cam will use on your network, now you need to go to your router settings in my case it is an airport extreme and set a port for the camera... you will add here the IP the cam is using on your network plus the port you want it to work with... example... lets say your camera connected to the IP 10.0.40 .. that port will be the one you add to your port mapping and the port you will use is 5500... this is good as no other stuff use that port..., after that you need to see the IP yout internet connmection is using, generally the ip of the ISP .. you can see it on your newtork settings
That ip plus the port will be your web address to your cam.. example
The IP of your internet connection 123.456.789
Port: 5500
Address: http:// 123.456.789:5500
You will be able to edit your settings online on your browser
It can be motion activated.. I cached a big bristleworm on my tank that way
You do not need a webhosting or a domain name, in y case that is just extra as I have plans to do some blog later..
Hope this information is of help... It as a little complicated first but once you get it is great for you to check you tank
Have a good day
Ernesto
tnwillia
Well-Known Member
Might check this out... I saw it today listed as the newest Hi Tech toy https://www.dropcam.com/
Glenn, you had to go and post that cam. Now I'm thinking another 'must-have' toy. At least I can use this one for all my pets. That looks very user friendly. I looked at a couple of the public cams and was pretty impressed.
Cheers John !!! If you get one, post us a review 