When recording 4 cameras toe the DNR-202L my router and wifi slows down alot. Router is new cloud D-Link DIR-850L. Any suggestions to speed up system
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I had the problem before but I upgraded my wifi to fastest one, instead 300 MBPS (regular speed) on the FIOS router/wifi I install an ASUS which reach up to 650 MBPS on the wi fi connections for all my wi fi d link cameras, Keep in mind in you choose HD cameras this is the route that you need to go. (make sure you direct the cameras to the proper wifi access point.
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i have the same issue with a new Syslink router. Just a lot of data moving with four realtime cameras and it probably needs a dedicated network. If the frame rate of the cameras can be reduced it would help,
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That router is dual-band wifi, so I recommend setting your wifi security cameras to one band and then using the other band for Internet access from your client devices (phones, laptops, tablets, etc.) for example, if the cameras use 2.4Ghz, then set them all to Channel 1 with AES PSK encryption, then use the 5Ghz band for your laptops, tablets, etc. or use cameras with cables, look in the manual on pages 46 for wifi setup.
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I've had similar issues with system. A short term fix is to reformat the hard drive (be aware this erases previous recordings.) I have read that setting up a separate router solely for the cameras and DNR would be a long term fix. That is a more complex task. I currently just delete or move files from recording hard drive when system slows down. Possibly more memory would help too. Hope this helps!
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I have my camera system setup on a separate router than the one I use for "normal" internet usage. I noticed it seems to keep the traffic separated and helps with the slow down.
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This is what I found on D-Link website.Can I use the DNR-202L on a local network without an Internet connection?***Yes, please refer to the "Configure the NVR without Internet" in the manual (p62). Maybe this will help you network.
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They seem to have a little problem with DCHS. I reserved IP addresses for them, but they keep using the old one until they expired then switched. Update the firmware to the latest and reserve addresses for them. An IP conflict will certainly screw with your network, but once they switch to the reserved address there shouldn't be a problem. An app like Fing will help you see what's on the network.
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There's a lot of traffic when streaming four video feeds to the DNR-202L, which can slow down the rest of your network traffic. I'd read this can be an issue, so when I set up my system I purchased a separate router dedicated to the cameras and DNR-202L. That router is currently set up as a "switch" with wireless access point, so that the cameras and DNR-202L are technically still on the same network as the rest of my devices and are easily accessible, but all of their traffic is sequestered to their own router unless I'm actually viewing the stream. This is done using a wired LAN port to LAN port connection between the routers, with DHCP disabled on the camera router so that the main router handles it. The router I purchased was an inexpensive DIR-605L, but I only have two DCS-932L cameras which are not HD. I'm not sure this would be sufficient for a system with more cameras. Edit: I see in another comment that you have a dedicated router for the cameras. Is the router and wifi slowing down strictly on the camera router, or do you have slowdown of other network resources?
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I don't think this has to do with camera settings. It may not be the problem, but I had trouble going from 4 low resolution cameras upon adding a high resolution camera. My solution was upgrading to an 8 core processor with a new mother board. It can handle my 5 cameras at less than 20 percent cpu load. I hope this helps.
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that is hard to answer. I have used no-ip to view over the internet and we have done multible user with no slow down but only 2 people. I have 4 cameras at a site and they look at them on there 3 systems in house also with me over the net with no slow down. but it depends on if your talking in house or over the net. Then it would depend on your router and internet speed. hopefully that will help you
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Hi Scott, Well, after installing several of the cameras, I have found the picture quality lacking in general. I installed with both the cables they supplied as well as serpentine POC coaxial cable in some areas rather than what they supplied due to distances I needed to run lines, and both are not good pictures. These are being used in a church environment, and we have a lot of interference from wireless devices and networks, so possibly affecting things here. May be a component/driver strength issue or an interference issue...not sure If using for home/smaller office, it may perform better. As for our environment, I am migrating to network based POE box cameras since DVR's have just not worked that well, and we've had numerous. I have had to replace them pretty much annually...hard drive crashes, firmware problems, power/fan problems, etc. Have only had this one a few months, so no problems thus far. Long range costs are just not worth replacing DVRs so often for our purposes any more. Sorry don't have better answer for your specific question.
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My connection is not SUPER fast, it claims to be 15 MB/sec but it's always lower than that. It depends on the connection of who watches it. Like from my phone it interrupts sometimes. I noticed that the camera disconnects sometimes depending on where you install it. Keep it away from interference (microwaves, wireless phones etc.)
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These wireless cameras communicate with your wireless router. When you leave home you can turn oof your computers and log into the cameras threw your router. The range between your camera and router depends on the router but the cameras should respond well unless you live in a manson then get a stronger router. You login the cameras from anywhere in the world using the free DNS service that comes with each camera. If you are planning to mount these cameras in a window I would suggest black since white will reflect the image on the camera in some cares. Other wise white in fine especially if you are trying to blend it in on a shelf. These wireless cameras communicate with your wireless router. When you leave home you can turn oof your computers and log into the cameras threw your router. The range between your camera and router depends on the router but the cameras should respond well unless you live in a manson then get a stronger router. You login the cameras from anywhere in the world using the free DNS service that comes with each camera. If you are planning to mount these cameras in a window I would suggest black since white will reflect the image on the camera in some cares. Other wise white in fine especially if... » Read More These wireless cameras communicate with your wireless router. When you leave home you can turn oof your computers and log into the cameras threw your router. The range between your camera and router depends on the router but the cameras should respond well unless you live in a manson then get a stronger router. You login the cameras from anywhere in the world using the free DNS service that comes with each camera. If you are planning to mount these cameras in a window I would suggest black since white will reflect the image on the camera in some cares. Other wise white in fine especially if you are trying to blend it in on a shelf. « Show Less
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Hey Marjorie. Upgrading the router's firmware could help. http://www.belkin.com/us/support-article?articleNum=10797 You can reach us at BelkinCares@belkin.com for assistance.
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I had a similar problem. I moved the camera closer to the wireless modem and the problem was solved. I believe the wireless range is very limited.
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Yes I actually had my wifi network go down and it still recorded to the SD card during that time so this works as long as you initially have it set up on a network. Also, I never allow cloud access to it. I use it only to record to SD and I also have it automatically ftp files to a server on my own network.
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I purchased and are using 4 of these cameras without issues. I would first check to confirm that your power source is constant. It is recommended that the cameras should have a static addressed and not be assigned a new one by the router. Even if you were to get a new ip address, that should prompt the camera to reboot. My understanding is the camera only reboot by 1) power on/off 2) from the software to reboot device.
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Your router must be set up to be a DHCP server (most are by default set that way). Then follow the easy set up procedure whick can be fould at https://www.mydlink.com/download (then select your camera model). It works like a champ! D-Link has excellent documentation in my opinion. Hope this helps!
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I initially connected the camera to set it up in terms of changing the password, setting up the wireless info, port forwarding and recording. After that you can place it anywhere within range. I also changed something in the router to increase the ms in which the signal was sent from my router which increased range and the quality of the recordings.
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That doesn't sound right. You may have gotten a bad unit but if you can swap out the power supply and see if that helps. I have two of these that have been running almost continuously 24/7 for 2 years with 0 problems. I am using the model GS608. Unless the unit is getting overly hot or the power feeding it is bad it shouldn't be doing what you describe. I am using them to condense several 10/1100 IP camera frame data into 1 GB line going to a router. So they are working pretty hard.
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connect the camera via LAN (hardwired) cable to your router first. You should have DHCP setup on your router to auto assign the IP address. I had this same problem even using the LAN cable, had to return it and never bought another one. I bought a DLINK instead.
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So I just bought and received this camera a couple of days ago. I am literally setting it up right now while I am writing this review. I've installed about 20 wireless ip cameras from various manufacturers (I have an IT business.) So I went about installing in the usual manner. Connect camera to router, check the DHCP table to get the ip address, log in via the ip address (the CDs are worthless), and change the settings from there. It usually take me 10 minutes. This camera went about the same until I tried to log in via the ip address in my web browser. My router found the camera, but I couldn't log in. I've been troubleshooting for about half an hour and I found the culprit, which is probably why people have had trouble with set-up on this camera. THE DEFAULT PORT SETTING IS 81 (not 80)!!! After that - set-up was per every other ip camera I've done. I've finished the set-up before finishing this post. Hope that helps!
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I have this running on a 9821W right now. Works well.Foscam cameras are a bit average and it drops out sometimes and loses image occasionally, but I purely blame the camera.Lots of Foscam cameras are identified in the Synology Surv. setup.
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I have had mine outdoors for the last 7 months and so far so good. The signal is a bit weaker due to the remote location from the DVR but still acceptable. One thing to consider however is the significant increase in your 2.4gHz wifi frequency range traffic. The cameras are constantly searching for the optimal connection channel within the 11 available in the 2.4 range and can have an impact on your in house wifi. A work around is to migrate your in house wifi to the 5.0 gHz range. Good luck.