IP camera for surveillance.

Vanessa6144

I want to set up an IP camera (the one that transmits a signal to the network without a computer) in front of the aquarium during my vacation to see what is happening in it. Has anyone done this before? Any model recommendations? Thank you.

Leslie

It's better through the router. In my opinion. Starcomp was doing something - connecting. I'll check the models of my devices at work.

Monique1236

Damn, I don't get this... So, do I need a camera (can it be non-IP?) and a router? Won't that be more expensive?

Maria6659

We have something planned, but my husband has the details... I mean, in the evening.

David953

There are such items on the sites. Discontinued. Replacement Price was not of interest. Option router + camera. Budget, but not tested by me.

Kristin

A static address in the network and a router are needed, otherwise it won't work. I tried.

Stefanie9771

The computer has its own IP address, and the IP camera has its own address; the router determines who is who. Therefore, a router is essential. It can be Wi-Fi, so there is no need to run a cable to the camera. If you take a regular camera (analog signal) instead of an IP camera, you will need a video recorder (with a hard drive purchased separately) with internet access (through the same router) - this will definitely be more expensive.

Amanda

What if we turn on the camera instead of the computer?

Janet5447

As far as I understand, it was explained above that you can use a camera instead of a computer, but for that, you need a router and the camera must be IP. I am also interested in the camera... I have a router, but did I understand correctly... I need to buy a camera, for example, like the one shown in the link above, and somehow specify the address... Here’s the question: is the address the same as the one used to connect the computer, or do I need to contact the provider?

Bethany

in the router settings. An address is assigned for the internal network.

Jerry

It's so difficult for me... I understand that multiple computers cannot connect to the router at the same time; to connect a new computer, I need to enter the address on the computer... so, for this camera, do I need to enter the same address? Is this what is called the address for the internal network?

Joe

Each router has its own settings menu. The common action for all is to copy the current MAC address of the computer and "present" itself to the provider. Like, I am the same computer with the same network card. All the steps with pictures are described on the manufacturers' forums.

Tracy

Such an option is possible - a network IP camera with a built-in IP server is an example. This will be more expensive for China, Samsung, or Panasonic, respectively.

Cheryl

To avoid "overthinking," it's easier to visit the appropriate store in Kyiv and ask to see the camera "Vnature" in action. Here in Zhytomyr, the requests from the "workers" for IP cameras haven't reached that level yet, so I'm selecting systems based on video recorders (with internet access through a router) and simple cameras. Therefore, I can't provide any more specific help - we haven't installed them.

Matthew1280

I have a DCS-2121. You can connect it instead of a computer, but you still need a static IP, because with a dynamic one, it's unknown in advance what IP the provider's server will assign to the camera. There are also pseudo-static IPs, and the camera supports that, but my provider does not. In general, you connect the camera (either instead of a computer or through a router), get a static IP from the provider, and then just enter it in the browser to access the camera's menu. There you can view, record, and have feedback. However, there is a problem with browsers - not all of them are supported. If you're interested, my developments are posted on Drupal.

Joshua9340

not needed if using the service

Matthew1280

I tried - it didn't work. It depends on the provider. The router supports it, but you can only access the camera through the provider's internal network; it didn't work from outside, neither for me nor for our forum's technical admin. Regarding IP cameras and their connection.

Matthew1280

Yes, by the way, you can't connect the camera without a computer; it needs to be configured, and it is set up through a browser. It's best to contact the provider's tech support; they know how to do it. You need to set up port forwarding there.

Jeremy8404

You can't argue with "not working." I have Kyivstar, which used to be Beeline, and everything works. It's strange, though; are torrents downloading for you? Access from the outside goes through IP there too. What provider do you have?

Stefanie9771

The provider is local, "KiraNet," torrents are downloading, but I have had a static IP for a long time. I never downloaded with dynamic IP, always "Downloading from this address is already in progress."

Jeanne

Got it. Well, maybe the info will be useful for the start topic. Off-topic: This is more relevant for various rapidshare services, not for torrents.

John3432

Indeed, yes.

Caitlin3279

Guys, what are you complicating?? Any IP camera, router, or DSL or anything for network access, a static IP is not needed (DynDNS or similar, there should be support in the router, but it is 99% available) THAT'S IT. Of course, you need a computer to set all this up, but as I understand it, the idea is to disconnect everything except the modem/router and the camera for vacation. I tried it on inexpensive devices, D-Link DSL/Wi-Fi router + Wi-Fi camera, monitoring one office from another on the other side of the city - everything was fine. The main thing here is to maintain the connection...

Ryan2281

If a person has a "gray" IP, meaning they are behind the provider's NAT, it is not possible to reach them from the outside, and you need to contact the provider. This is probably what happened.

Karen81

The provider must support this forwarding. Mine doesn't, which is why I set up a static IP. Zaitsev and I were playing with DynDNS - the forwarding gets cut off by the provider.

Devon107

In my opinion, the provider should give everything, and you should allow or deny access. Do you have three ports forwarded from the provider? 80, 25, and 110, or what? And what about VPN? VNC? RDP? What if there are some specific services? For example, I worked at a development company where such ports were used that you wouldn't believe. On what basis does the provider filter or forward for you? In my view, such a provider is unnecessary.

Erin

Well, there is no other option... I'm basically satisfied with it, it provides speed, has a dedicated IP, what else do you need? My work speed is lower than at home.

Jeffrey2277

From dynamic IP to static URL I haven't tried it myself - I have a static one. Here's another instruction, it might be useful for someone. Setting up DynDNS for typical ADSL connections

Janet5447

a good overview for beginners by Eksler. watch here

Angel2396

I saw this camera, but I want to place it in front of the aquarium, which means I need a swivel one.

Alyssa6727

In addition to the camera, there is a lot of useful software and settings, and they are the same for D-Link, so setting up another camera won't be a big deal. I just don't understand why the regular one isn't suitable? A rotating one is already a different budget.

Charles5941

D-links - 450-600, swivel - from 1200.

Leslie

D-Link router, DD-WRT firmware Dynamic IP through No-IP or DynDNS service Wake-on-LAN on the computer Regular USB camera directed where needed I did it this way.