Wireless IP Camera thread

[jerrypt]

uPnP routers

Recently bought a Panasonic BL-C111 (wired) PTZ IP camera at the IT Show exhibition. I found that it supports Auto port forwarding via uPnP.

So far, the only router that I tested successfully for Auto port forwarding via uPnP is the EnGenius ESR6650 3G router.

On the Jia Ying (local vendor for Panasonic) site at http://www.jiaying.com.sg/downloads.htm, they have a guide on 'How to set up port-forwarding on 2-Wire router (SingTel)' but there is no indication that the 2-wire router will support Auto port forwarding via uPnP.

It would be good to compile a list of routers and IP cameras that have been tested to do Auto port forwarding via uPnP.

 

[daveloo]

Can it be done with a Mac

Hi all,
Interested in getting a DLink 2121 to monitor my maid that is looking after my 2 kids. I'm not sure if it can be install with my MacBook and to view it when I'm overseas.Hope anyone here can teach me if possible.Thanks!

Dave

 

[Apparatus]

RE

Hi all,
Interested in getting a DLink 2121 to monitor my maid that is looking after my 2 kids. I'm not sure if it can be install with my MacBook and to view it when I'm overseas.Hope anyone here can teach me if possible.Thanks!

Dave

2121's FOV is very narrow. It cannot even cover 1 room. So, if you need to have a wider FOV either select other model/brand or follow my instructions in post #151

 

[daveloo]

Thanks Apparatus,
Will take note of the FOV,but my real concern is, will i be able to use my mac to view via the internet?Was told apple safari cant view the camera due to no Active X install.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Apparatus]

RE

Thanks Apparatus,
Will take note of the FOV,but my real concern is, will i be able to use my mac to view via the internet?Was told apple safari cant view the camera due to no Active X install.
Thanks in advance.

Read these

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2562137?threadID=2562137

http://www.downloadplex.com/tags/mac+dlink+dcs+2121/Page-1-0-0-0-0.html

Lastly, call DLINK SuPPORT

Don't ask me for I don't use MAC

 

[jerrypt]

Thanks Apparatus,
Will take note of the FOV,but my real concern is, will i be able to use my mac to view via the internet?Was told apple safari cant view the camera due to no Active X install.
Thanks in advance.

Hi,

I recently saw a friend's Dlink DCS-920 IP camera. The software supports ActiveX and Java.

If the Dlink DCS-2121 supports Java, then it can be viewed in Linux and Mac etc.

You may wish to check out the 2121's manual at http://www.dlink.com.sg/support/support_detail.asp?idproduct=310 to ascertain whether its software supports Java. Or ask Dlink.

 

[daveloo]

haha!thks again Apparatus and all. will read all the links given.

 

[marixspl]

Just wanna share about FOSCAM IP Camera Product for the general public here.

Here are some sample screen shot taken from LIVE CAMS iPhone Apps.

This picture shows the FI8918W (Pan/Tilt), 2x FI8909W-NA (Fixed), &
DCS-920 in a total darkness room. The bright light spots are the IR LEDS
on the Foscam IP Cams.

This is taken from FI8918W (Pan/Tilt)

This is taken from FI8909W-NA (Fixed)

You may choose to do recording using QNAP's TS-110 (2 cam) or SYNOLOGY
DS-111 (1 cam). For 4 Cams, SYNOLOGY allows you to purchase the add-on
licenses. Otherwise, you can consider QNAP's NVR VS2004L (4 cams).

These are good for DIY surveillance at home & businesses

Here's a sample screen capture of Surveillance Station on QNAP's TS-110

 

[Gluttonish]

Hi - i need a portable surveillance camera which i can bring to my in law's place with my children every morning.

Any recommendation?

 

[Dr_ARCHer]

What are the prices for the Foscam cameras? Are any of the resellers in SLS, or are the Foscam only available from Marix?

 

[marixspl]

Hi,

RRP pricing as follows;

FI8909W-NA List Price for SG is $149 (Fixed)
FI8918W List Price for SG is $199 (Pan/Tilt)
FI8906W List Price for SG is $299 (Pan/Tilt/3X OPTICAL Zoom) - Coming Soon!

20% Discount!
==========
Pre-order Pricing now is $119.20 for FI8909W-NA (Fixed) - BLACK
Pre-order Pricing now is $159.20 for FI8918W (Pan/Tilt) - BLACK/WHITE
Pre-order Pricing now is $239.20 for FI8906W (Pan/Tilt/3XOptical Zoom)

Stocks arriving between 2-4weeks for FI8909W, FI8918W. FI8906W ETA date
is not confirmed, we will be one of the first to receive the stock and will setup
a demo for everyone to test, we are as excited as everyone on its 3X Optical
ZOOM feature. We are in the midst of setting up FI8909W & FI898W Demo
units for everyone to test and feel.

We are the latest approved distributor/reseller for FOSCAM backed by our
experience of implementing the FOSCAM IP camera since 2008. A discussion
forum will be setup soon with technical Q&A for setup for Local community.

We are working with a few retailers currently to showcase the product for
people to see and feel the product before you buy.

For those keen on recording to NAS, we strongly recommend QNAP's NAS or
NVR solutions like the VS-2004L.

Those keen to know more may drop us an email at sales.enquiry@marix.com.sg,
the more unit you want to buy, we can give you more discounts.

 

[marixspl]

More picture from the camera, this is the web interface from a Foscam camera. You can add many cameras into one screen and view

 

[territory]

Hi, these 3 cameras are connected to wireless router via physical cable or wirelessly? If wirelessly will the pictures look sluggish when viewing through IE? Tks.

rgds.

More picture from the camera, this is the web interface from a Foscam camera. You can add many cameras into one screen and view

 

[Dr_ARCHer]

Hi, these 3 cameras are connected to wireless router via physical cable or wirelessly? If wirelessly will the pictures look sluggish when viewing through IE? Tks.

rgds.

Most cameras allow you to set a framerate, and some of them goes up to 30fps. The fps would depend on (a) the resolution size (b) the wireless speed. There is usually a lag e.g. I can walk out of the room, look at the camera image, and see myself walking out of the room. But the image is quite smooth, even for my oldest camera, the Linksys WVC-200. For my Dlink DCS-5635, the image is a lot smoother. Even the Foscam equivalent (H and F series) can show quite smooth images.

 

[jerrypt]

Hi - i need a portable surveillance camera which i can bring to my in law's place with my children every morning.

Any recommendation?

Hi,

You did not mention what kind of broadband is present at your in law's place.

For IP camera, once it is moved (switched off and subsequently switched on), the IP address may change. It will then be necessary to set the port forwarding again in order to enable remote viewing via the internet.

For the camera it is advisable to choose one who supports uPnP (Universal Plug and Play). I am not sure whether the Foscam camera supports uPnP.

I have a lower end Panasonic BL-C111 (wired) PTZ IP camera which supports uPnP, and I have managed to do Auto port forwarding within a few minutes with the EnGenius ESR6650 3G router, as well as the Zyxel NBG4115 3G router. These routers are highly portable and require a 3G sim card to provide the internet connection.

 

[marixspl]

jerrypt,

Foscam does have uPnP Settings on its firmware interface.

Gluttonish,

For portability, many would opt for those 3G IP cameras by the telcos,
you are not affected by the location but by the 3G internet speed.

But, you should seriously consider setting up 1 IP Camera at each location
if you intend to use fixed Broadband connections. This way, you will
spent less time configuring/troubleshooting the cameras.

If you do not need Pan/Tilt, you can consider getting the Fixed Cameras
which will be cheaper in pricing.

 

[Dr_ARCHer]

Recently, I have started looking at some software that allows me to view all my cameras (over 10 of them, and of different brands) simultaneously. Granted, I have a 30-inch monitor, so having multiple browsers is okay, but I rather save some desktop space.

I'm trying Blue Iris software, but I can't seem to get sound from my Linksys WVC200 and my LevelOne WCS-2040 and Dlink DIR-6620G. I am able to get sounds from my SMCWIPCAM-PZ, my Dlink DIR-5635 and the F-series and H-series (equivalent to Foscam and SmartEye). Haven't tried on the Edimax IC-7010PTn yet.

What other software is available? Would they work (with sound) on some of the older cameras? I know that my Android app (IP Cam) has problems with sound for the same cameras.

 

[mrblitz]

hi guys, anyone using the linksys WVC210 ? thinking of getting it , main concern is ability to write to NAS using motion detect and able to watch via iphone..comments much appreciated.

 

[marixspl]

DR_ARCHER,

You may like to test out BSTI IP Camera Super Client, it works for foscam,
however, we have not tested if it works for others yet.

Cheers

MARIXSPL

 

[marixspl]

Thanks for those that had pre-ordered, stocks have arrived. Please contact our office
to collect your stocks. We will be giving 25% discount instead of 20% discount due to
lowered stock pricing from manufacturer. Thank you for your support for FOSCAM!


RRP pricing as follows;

FI8909W-NA List Price for SG is $149 (Fixed)
FI8918W List Price for SG is $199 (Pan/Tilt)
FI8906W List Price for SG is $299 (Pan/Tilt/3X OPTICAL Zoom) - Coming Soon!

25% Discount!
==========
Pre-order Pricing now is $111.75 for FI8909W-NA (Fixed) - BLACK
Pre-order Pricing now is $149.25 for FI8918W (Pan/Tilt) - BLACK/WHITE
Pre-order Pricing now is $224.25 for FI8906W (Pan/Tilt/3XOptical Zoom)

(Pre-order pricing last til end of May or while stocks lasts!!!)