Re: IP network CCTV

[mleuck <m.leuck@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Jun 3, 7:32=A0am, Jim <alarmi...@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Jun 2, 11:11=A0pm, "RockyTSquirrel" <gafa_...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > be sure of the IP =A0bandwidth and static IP address =A0 for the son..
> > we've had some RF interference problems with certain Wi Fi extenders
> > (but we use IP DVR's not the single IP camera..)
> > We've had some good results with wireless analog CCTV's up to 400 feet =
but
> > beyond that =A0its iffy.
>
> > RTS
>
> Re the static IP address. Hmmm ...So, without a mfg provided server,
> the son would have to know the IP address of moms house ...... right?
>
> I'm not talking about using "IP" cameras. I'm thinking about cameras
> that use the local residential Wi Fi network.
>
> If mom's house has an Internet connection with a Wi Fi router with
> cameras attached to it and daughter is on the other side of the
> ( cement brick) wall using Mom's Internet connection (wirelessly) =A0I'm
> thinking that would/should work. It might even be possible to drill a
> hole through the wall for a wired connection. (as long as the landlord
> doesn't know about it.) =A0 =A0 =A0( But I suppose that would break some
> fire regulations, come to think of it)
>
> Anyone got any thoughts on this?

He'd have to have the ISP give him a static IP address, most home
services are dynamic and that camera wouldn't be accessible from
outside the network after a week or so.

I've got a wireless Axis camera in my garage that's been in service
several years however the only way to reliably communicate with it is
through Axis's web service, mine's still G not N so no idea how far
out it would go.