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📸Cameras & Camera Software => Camera General Discussion => Topic started by: ko4qc1 on January 20, 2018, 07:15:50 AM

Title: Help nubie(again) with wifi cams
Post by: ko4qc1 on January 20, 2018, 07:15:50 AM
GUIDANCE NEEDED!!!...I an considering a few new security cams.I would like to use wifi via my home router...what do I need to get started?...at least one cam will be 100-150 ft from router...tia...
Title: Re: Help nubie(again) with wifi cams
Post by: Tuicemen on January 20, 2018, 07:53:41 AM
test to see if your phone can access your Wi-Fi from the farthest location.
If it can't then a IP camera won't either without a booster or extender.
I have had luck with placing a larger antenna on the camera but not always.
Had the best luck with a inexpensive Wi-Fi extender.