Wireless IP Camera
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thewireguy
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Why do you want a wireless camera?
Is the camera going for inside or outside?
How much do you want to spend?
GraysonPeddie
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Does your house have an attic? You can wire the cameras around your house as it's cheaper. But that depends on if you have space to wire the cameras.
For IP based cameras using this router, and making them viewableto the outside world, you can use one of these two options. These suggestions are from Actiontec's website. Also on the main router screen, there is a section in there about setting it up to use a camera.
Set up Static Network Address Translation
A static NAT allows devices behind a firewall and configured with private IP addresses appear to have public IP addresses on the Internet. This allows an internal host, such as a web server, to have an unregistered (private) IP address and still be reachable over the Internet. To set up Static NAT:
1. Open a Web browser and enter "http://192.168.1.1" in the Address bar, then press the "Enter" key on the keyboard. Click OK.
2. Select Static NAT from any "Security" screen. The "Static NAT" screen appears.
3. Click Add. The "Add NAT/NAPT Rule" screen appears.
4. Select a source address from the drop-down list. Usually, this is the public IP address assigned by the ISP.
5. Select a "Destination Address from the appropriate drop-down list.
6. Select the protocol that needs to be accessible from the public IP address from the "Protocol" drop-down list.
7. From the "Operation" drop-down list, select ‚"Static NAT" or "NAPT" (Network Address Port Translation), depending on the type of rule.
8. Define when this new rule will occur from the "When should this rule occur?" drop-down list.
9. Repeat these steps to add more static IP addresses from the network.
OR
Use a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Host
The DMZ host feature allows one device on the network to operate outside of the protection of the firewall. This can be used:
• To use an Internet service, such as an online game or video-conferencing program, that is not present in the Port Forwarding list and for which no port range information is available.
• To expose one computer to all services without restriction or security.
Warning: A DMZ host is not protected by the firewall and may be vulnerable to attack. Designating a DMZ host may also put other computers in the local network at risk. When designating a DMZ host, consider the security implications and protect it if necessary.
To designate a local computer as a DMZ host:
1. Open a Web browser and enter "http://192.168.1.1" in the Address bar, then press the "Enter" key on the keyboard. Click OK.
2. Click Security, then select DMZ Host from the left side of the screen. The "DMZ Host" screen appears.
3. Click in the "DMZ Host IP Address" check box, then enter the IP address of the computer to be designated as a DMZ host. Note that only one network computer can be a DMZ host at any time.
4. Click Apply. Click in the "DMZ Host IP Address" check box again to disable the DMZ host.
Set up Static Network Address Translation
A static NAT allows devices behind a firewall and configured with private IP addresses appear to have public IP addresses on the Internet. This allows an internal host, such as a web server, to have an unregistered (private) IP address and still be reachable over the Internet. To set up Static NAT:
1. Open a Web browser and enter "http://192.168.1.1" in the Address bar, then press the "Enter" key on the keyboard. Click OK.
2. Select Static NAT from any "Security" screen. The "Static NAT" screen appears.
3. Click Add. The "Add NAT/NAPT Rule" screen appears.
4. Select a source address from the drop-down list. Usually, this is the public IP address assigned by the ISP.
5. Select a "Destination Address from the appropriate drop-down list.
6. Select the protocol that needs to be accessible from the public IP address from the "Protocol" drop-down list.
7. From the "Operation" drop-down list, select ‚"Static NAT" or "NAPT" (Network Address Port Translation), depending on the type of rule.
8. Define when this new rule will occur from the "When should this rule occur?" drop-down list.
9. Repeat these steps to add more static IP addresses from the network.
OR
Use a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Host
The DMZ host feature allows one device on the network to operate outside of the protection of the firewall. This can be used:
• To use an Internet service, such as an online game or video-conferencing program, that is not present in the Port Forwarding list and for which no port range information is available.
• To expose one computer to all services without restriction or security.
Warning: A DMZ host is not protected by the firewall and may be vulnerable to attack. Designating a DMZ host may also put other computers in the local network at risk. When designating a DMZ host, consider the security implications and protect it if necessary.
To designate a local computer as a DMZ host:
1. Open a Web browser and enter "http://192.168.1.1" in the Address bar, then press the "Enter" key on the keyboard. Click OK.
2. Click Security, then select DMZ Host from the left side of the screen. The "DMZ Host" screen appears.
3. Click in the "DMZ Host IP Address" check box, then enter the IP address of the computer to be designated as a DMZ host. Note that only one network computer can be a DMZ host at any time.
4. Click Apply. Click in the "DMZ Host IP Address" check box again to disable the DMZ host.
m8electric
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I have a HAI DVR & OMNI PROII I am having trouble remote viewing the camera's the internal IP is 192.168.1.146:4040 and the streaming video is 192.168.1.146:7011-7020. I have programmed port forwarding in my LYNKSIS WRT600N (AKA: overpaid wireless router) under port ranges. I have shut off the firewalls and I have access remotely to the home automation panel and I am able to access the DVR internally but not through the Static IP. Tech support is of no help. Can somebody help. Can't we go back to the old style Routers were it was as simple as just opening up a port. I am going to try using the NAT, hopefully that will work.
I was able to get it to work with a panasonic camera, but no luck with a linksys camera.
twilo123
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make sure you are using the right external port and it is mapped to the correct internal port. here's a good link to setting up your model.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt...l%3Den%26sa%3DN
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt...l%3Den%26sa%3DN
Is it just me or are all of the wireless cameras out there pretty obnoxious looking? I am not looking for anything covert, just something that is not begging to be the focus of attention. That Linksys one for instance looks like some kind of starwars droid. No way I am mounting one of those anywhere in my house.
The Panasonic BL-C131A is a good wireless network camera. Looks wise ... it is decent - can be put in the living room. It includes Pan-Tilt.
The Panasonic setup CD makes it easy to setup with most routers.
This site has info on setting port forwarding with a lot of router brands/models.
http://portforward.com/routers.htm
The TenM3 Internet service, http://www.tenm3.com , can be used to See, Record and Share the network camera feeds at a large scale.
It can be used for Monitoring-Security at Home or at Work. See more info here
http://www.tenm3.com:8081/blogs/?p=88
The Panasonic setup CD makes it easy to setup with most routers.
This site has info on setting port forwarding with a lot of router brands/models.
http://portforward.com/routers.htm
The TenM3 Internet service, http://www.tenm3.com , can be used to See, Record and Share the network camera feeds at a large scale.
It can be used for Monitoring-Security at Home or at Work. See more info here
http://www.tenm3.com:8081/blogs/?p=88
twilo123
Active Member
if you have the panasonic or linksys cameras and a bb cell phone check out my post here and pm me if interested. thanks.
http://www.cocoontech.com/index.php?showtopic=11501
http://www.cocoontech.com/index.php?showtopic=11501
upstatemike
Senior Member
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What does Tenm3 service give you that direct port forwarding to the cameras does not? Is it just the recording feature?
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