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Question about IP cameras - does this exist? New here.
Python49:
I am interested in purchasing an IP camera that I can access/view from the internet at all times. The location that I want to set the camera up however is on a job site with no internet connection of our own. Are the IP cameras self-sufficient and accessible directly? As in, set the camera up and just access it through laptop or phone? Or does that functionality not exist? Also, if a network connection is required for an IP camera, if the owner of a nearby network allowed use of theirs, this would work, correct?
Dr.Fiero:
AFAIK, X10 doesn't have exactly what you're referring to.
I went with a D-Link DCS-930L. $89cdn at Best Buy.
Comes with the camera, and a wall wart for power.
Plug it in, set it up, and you have CLEAR video from anywhere in the world, assuming you have net access.
And yes, you DO need to have it within wireless range, and have access to that router.
It does also support wired, but you can only run cat5 about 1000ft (which is still more than wireless mind you).
Python49:
Ok so the location of where the camera itself is needs to be able to access a wireless network that's YOURS? The job site in question is a construction site where we do not have internet set up but surrounding neighbors do. Would I have to use their network in order to set the camera up? The steps would be set up camera at job site, set up router, connect using neighbors internet to router, then connect to router from anywhere in world where I have internet? I was looking to not have to use neighbors internet but think they may be fine with it if I ask.
mike:
if u go thru their wireless network and not ask them, it is stealing: u can get in trouble with the law or at least hurt your conscience (I hope :) )
if u ask them and tell them u will be having a nearby camera to watch for THIEVES I bet they invite you in fast!
yes, u can use someone else's internet connection to get to the internet. IIRC from my IP camera, it required some port settings to get thru the router to access a static IP domain that u go to in order to see ur pix.
dhouston:
Wireless routers are inexpensive. I've a Belkin N-150 that cost $25-30 which can be set to only allow predefined MAC addresses access to the LAN but it allows any WiFi enabled device to access the Internet. Buy one and give it to a neighbor. They can control access to their LAN (or just leave it unconnected to their LAN) and you get to the webcam. Plus, the thieves can only steal the webcam.
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Wireless-150N-Router-F6D4230-4/dp/B001V72S06
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