Re: IP network CCTV

[Frank Kurz <tech@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 03/06/2011 5:32 AM, Jim wrote:
> On Jun 2, 11:11 pm, "RockyTSquirrel"<gafa_...@xxxxxxxxxxx>  wrote:
>> be sure of the IP  bandwidth and static IP address   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  its 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)  I'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.)      ( But I suppose that would break some
> fire regulations, come to think of it)
>
> Anyone got any thoughts on this?


It should work well.  Try and position the router as close to the common
wall between the units as possible.

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Frank Kurz
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