Re: How to adjust camera surveillance system with only one person?

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"Jim" <alarminex@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I'm presuming that the DVR has remote view via internet capability.
> Also, if there is a WiFi router and the cameras are within WiFi range,
> you could use a WiFi capable device to view the DVR on the local
> network. If distance is a problem, get a long Cat5 patch cord and
> temporarilay move the WiFi router closer to the cameras.

I find that is important to learn something new everyday.

I have been reading this thread and trying to understand the process.  I
have most always had a warm body to help with the set up of cameras.  I have
done it myself by taking the output feed off at the camera and hooking up a
small composite monitor at each camera.   A bit of a PITA but it does work
to a point.  I think the problems have to do with the resolution of the
monitor in that the cameras need an extra tweak when I get back at the head
end.  This why I added my .02cents on the topic, because I did not know
about this WiFi possibility.

I will be the first to admit that my knowledge of WiFi is very limited to
almost non-existent.  So please allow me to type out what my understanding
is of this process.

First install a wireless router and connect direct to the network connection
of the DVR.

Then set up the port forwarding of the required port to the IP address of
the DVR just as I would do for remote or mobile viewing of the cameras just
as if a high-speed was being setup.

Then enable the WiFi portion of the router to allow access to any other
device such as a laptop or iPhone.

Then have the laptop or iPhone search for available WiFi connections.  Log
On and connect.  Bring up IE or mobile viewing app and enter required info
and view DVR and cameras.

Move router as needed to keep signal strength up.

Does that about sum up the process or am I missing something??

Thanks for any input.

Les