This might seam like a stupid question but does this camera have to be plugged in hard wired to the router? Or can it just simply be plugged into wall socket and set up wirelessly?
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You can set it up wireless but it has to be hard wired initially to install the firmware
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The software seems to want it plugged into the router at first while you set it up, after it is setup though it can be used as a completely wireless cam (Except for the power cord of course.)
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I just figured it out. Best way would connect the camera with the wire to the router that your pc is connected too. Use the program that came with it on your pc, there is a option to find camera in settings. Once it finds the camera's ip address you can connect to it and with the program then change the wireless settings and connect it to the wireless network. You can also connect to the camera by placing the ip address in your web browser even on a smart phone. You my have to take it apart and adjust the focus by turning the lens once you mount it.
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I don't have the outside camera. I have a wireless indoor Foscam camera that I use through my router. It does have to be able to be plugged into electricity. Sorry I cannot answer the question about the outdoor Foscam.
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Reset the camera to factory defaults by pressing and holding the reset switch near the camera's power jack with a paper clip for at least 15 seconds. Then upon the next power up the camera should work. As soon as you connect it to your router, your router will automatically give you an IP address. Hope this helps
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Tha cameras are wireless as far as the video. But they are electric and need to be pluged into any electric socket. There is a small power reducer with a cord about 20 ft. that attaches from the socket to the camera.
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An Ethernet cable does not connect to the camera. The camera only connects to your AC power line. The camera communicates via your AC power line to the companion AC line powered network receiver. This receiver must always be plugged in with an Ethernet cable to your internet connected router. We find it works very well for it's intended application.
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Run a cat5 cable from your camera to router and connect to provided white dongle to your router. plug power cord to dongle in at that location.
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"Wireless" refers to the technology with which it sends information to & from the network. This camera has WiFi built in (and also a wired ethernet option). In that sense, yes- it is a wireless camera. However, it DOES require external power and will need a cord run to it for power purposes - unless you rig up a battery powered external power source on your own.
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It is wired. I have two systems and I connected both directly to routers. You might be able to use a wireless adapter in the USB port, but I doubt it as that port is probably only for the mouse. Assume that it is wired only. If you are asking about the cameras, they are definitely wired.
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Sure. But if your router is not PoE, you'll need to get a power supply to the camera for it to work.
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I don't think so - it basically turns the power lines in your home into a short range Ethernet. You still have to have the camera plugged into something that sends the data on the ether-line. The only way a camera can be wireless is to be either broadcasting (there are blue-tooth cameras, but they are easy to hack - esp baby monitors) or self recording.
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As the name of the camera states Wireless-N, it must connect thru your wireless network. You need to refer to the camera paperwork or the Linksys web site and configure your new router to be wired and wireless communications with your gadgets. If camera is still under warranty the tech support at Linksys can help or if the router is Linksys they should point you in the right direction. No experience with other router mfgs. but sure they will help if you can't figure the directions to set up wireless connection.
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Unplugged what? Power or Ethernet? First unplug everything. Then plug in power only. Wait for camera to motion test (move side to side - up and down. Then plug in Ethernet cable and connect in the menu. If no connection remove camera from camera menu and search again with camera pass word ID. Keep trying to connect by unplugging power to camera and reconnecting Ethernet cable. Once it works you can go wireless if you set it up in the menu. Its a nice camera. Pete.
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the camera isn't wireless but the video monitor is. The camera must be plugged into a power source.
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plug the camera into a spare socket on your router / modem to start with. then run the set up software. you can then asked it to log onto your wireless network, click the refresh icon if need be to see networks. Sometimes you need to click in to the empty box for the network list to appear !
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You need to either have a POE switch or a local 12v power adapter to power the camera. Most home routers do not have POE built in.
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Hi. configuration is fully automatic, all you need to know is the password for the router. Once the camera is connected to your router, accessing it via internet is as easy as making a phone call to someone.