I also have a monitor. Can I just plug the monitor and configure everything? Can I configure the cameras with no wifi or internet?
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Yes you can configure the cameras without internet or Wi-Fi. No internet needed.
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yes you can configure cameras with no wifi or internet but if you would like to see your business while you are home you should have internet or wifi
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Same problem here. It seems now you can only manage the camera from the same network/lan/wlan, meaning the computer or your cell phone and the camera need to connect to the same router at home.
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I made this mistake too, this is a camera to be used with a CCTV which means you already have a monitor to be seen on, it's not a stand alone camera, as I think you are looking for. I didn't read the specifications properly and now I have to send it back and I ordered a WiFi / IP Camera, which can be easily set up through the computer or mobile device, you do need a current network to set it up (In case you are thinking of using it for the summer cabin or something, just an example) With IP / WiFi surveillance cameras you can set up to be recorded whether its video or pictures every period of time, although you need a computer and it has to be left on to record. I bought a Foscam FI8910W and I'm happy with it, I've playing around with it and it would do for the purpose I wanted it for, check every now and then how things are running at a work place. Hope this helps.
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Sorry I don't know the answer to that question, I thought about going wifi, did a little research I found out that the security system would hog up all my wifi power and that computers would lag possibility of camera lag along with other devices, so I hard wired everything all cameras which is time consuming but reliable and now I don't have to worry about all my other devices.
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The camera can be configures a couple of ways. 1) You can use the software that came with it. Install the software called "search tool", "IPCamera" or "IP Camera Tool" depending on what version you have. plug the camera into you router/hub and make sure your PC is connected to the same router/hub. This will let you configure the camera after the tool has found it. 2) if you can access your router and find out what IP addess it assigned to the camera (look at DHCP table) you can then just open an HTTP browser and put that address in the URL bar. You will then be prompted for a userid id (admin) and password (see manual). From there you can configure the wireless setting and reboot the camera. Good Luck The camera can be configures a couple of ways. 1) You can use the software that came with it. Install the software called "search tool", "IPCamera" or "IP Camera Tool" depending on what version you have. plug the camera into you router/hub and make sure your PC is connected to the same router/hub. This will let you configure the camera after the tool has found it. 2) if you can access your router and find out what IP addess it assigned to the camera (look at DHCP table) you can then just open an HTTP browser and put that address in the URL bar. You will then be... » Read More The camera can be configures a couple of ways. 1) You can use the software that came with it. Install the software called "search tool", "IPCamera" or "IP Camera Tool" depending on what version you have. plug the camera into you router/hub and make sure your PC is connected to the same router/hub. This will let you configure the camera after the tool has found it. 2) if you can access your router and find out what IP addess it assigned to the camera (look at DHCP table) you can then just open an HTTP browser and put that address in the URL bar. You will then be prompted for a userid id (admin) and password (see manual). From there you can configure the wireless setting and reboot the camera. Good Luck « Show Less
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each camera needs its own power outlet to plug into adjacent to the control box, wherever you locate it. wires from camera to control box are included. you will also need a monitor and the vga cable to connect the control box to the monitor and power outlets for these. I used a cheap tv from best buy. to control the cameras from a workstation, you will also need to connect the box to the computer you are controlling it with unless the control box is accessible. you may also need to add a storage tower, depending on how long you have to keep the data.
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Yes. All the cameras and the monitor have a cord. The monitor lasts a few hours not being plugged in.
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No, only time you will use the network cable is when setting up. Once you engage the wireless mode, you can disconnect the network cable and place the camera anywhere within the same network. You do need to plug-in the power adapter cable. All our wifi cameras need plug-in power for stable WiFi connection. Battery powered wifi cameras are not reliable.
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Yes. I usually do not do wifi but simply use memory card port on computer. And, I think I have a cord that will plug from camera to computer but am not sure of that right off top of my head.
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You can use an external POE(Power over Ethernet) setup to power the camera from wherever you have the Ethernet running from. D-Link DWL-P200 Power Over Ethernet Adapter
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no only ethernet port you connect to the camera. no power adaptor. the ethernet port has the power at the sametime.
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These answers are wrong. You do not need internet access and can view the cameras using local (LAN) IP addresses.
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No it does not require internet or 'wifi'. This uses a wireless connection from the camera to the receiver. The receiver then attaches to your tv or monitor via a rca video connector. The camera and receiver both need to be plugged in to AC power though, so it is not completely wireless.
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The camera can be directly connected to a PC using the included ethernet cable. You can monitor an area and record video without any other equipment. To take advantage of the other features like remote viewing or email notification you will need a router and an internet connection.
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It depends. There are many security cameras on the market; the connections for these cameras and systems varies. If your secueity camera system allows a VGA (Video Graphics Array) connection such as you will find on a computer, then yes. If not, there is no easy way to connect this monitor.
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Cameras are wireless so not connected to computer or router by wires. Cameras need only be synched with router and plugged into the wall. BTW, their customer service is horrific.
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The camera doesn't connect to directly to the monitor. It connects to your wireless/wired network, so as long as whatever software you choose works on your computer and is compatible with camera you should be ok