+Mitch Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) The newer Foscam model FI8910W is going for $198 for a 2-pack (vs $110 for a single). Anyone interested in going in for a 2-pack? http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=foscam+fi8910w Edited April 26, 2012 by Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBMarlin Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Yea, you don't need a computer just port forward your router to one of the cameras, no software install necessary. And, if you have more than one the cameras know how to "talk" to each other so configuration is pretty minimal. Pretty sure it supports all modern browsers, I use IE primarily and works fine. Haven't tried FF. -brett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 If any one is looking I have a Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro USB Webcam ($75) that i'd be willing to trade for $40 in frags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I received my Foscam FI8910W yesterday, and set it up this morning. I'll play with it this weekend and if anyone is interested i could give temporary access to it. Here's a snapshot from the cam: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Monnat Jr Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I got mine working locally, but I haven't been able to get the port forwarded through my Clear modem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinB Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 George I'm having the same problem with my security systems cameras...over wifi i can see them on my phone. Over the internet though I can't get through. I am on AT&T Uverse, and its getting really frustrating dealing with the port forwarding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 The biggest thing is to find out what your outer ip address is. If your wifi address is 192.168.0.1 or similar for example, it's going to be totally different when you try to access it outside of your home network. My outside is like 70.100. something something. That may be Yals issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerrickH Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 go to whatsmyip.com and it will give your external wan port addy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinB Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I've been using my public ip, the dynamic one...but I think I'm going to have to wait until my ddns is set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 If your using a dynamic IP then you want to set yourself up with a dynamic dns service which you can get free here http://www.no-ip.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 This is awesome! But, and I have no idea if this is urban legend or not, be careful; supposedly theives can access your system and see if you are home. I'd think the Skype option would be safest, but I'm no security pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I think the trick is to port forward a seldom used port and not the usually 80, 20, 21, etc. to 62 or something random thats not a default. It's been a while since I messed with IP stuff but I've had an online server up for a couple years with no intrusions. I also have my PS3 in the DMZ so I don't have to mess with opening specific ports for it. The big security risk that people seldom do is change their default modem password. I've popped into so many people homes and can usually get into their system with my iphone by using admin as the pw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I've got my Foscam IP cam viewable from outside my home network via my Android phone I go thru AT&T DSL and a router with DD-WRT firmware. I use DynDNS for the dynamic DNS service, have the Foscams (and other port fwded devices, eg Apex & Synology NAS) assigned static ip's inside my network, set up port fwding on the router, then configured the various Android IP cam viewer apps to connect to it. Pretty straight forward IMO. For those on Android, any preferences as to which IP cam viewer app is better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I want to get one of these... http://www.wowwee.com/en/products/tech/telepresence/rovio/rovio I think it would be neat to have, just build a little ramp that I can place near the tank where I can drive up to view what I want, sure it might scare the fish the first few times but they will learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Jakedoza Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 This is sooooo simple.. you guys are making it complicated. go here and download this software: http://www.webcamxp.com/download.aspx make sure your camera is installed on your system. Install the software Once you install the software open webcamXP5. Your camera's feed should show in the box.. Mine found my camera automatically and started the feed. Next click on the web/broadcast tab on the left where it says ip address/host name click the down arrow and choose the one that has your IP address. IMPORTANT: Now choose a port. I would not use the default port. I chose 8081. Now you need to know the IP address of your system on the network. open a command prompt and then type "ipconfig" It will spit out your network info and show you your IPv4 IP. It will be something like 192.168.x.x Now you will want to log into your router and forward the port you chose in the webcamxp software to the IP of your system that you just looked up. Once that is done and providing you don't have any software firewalls enabled (why you would have a software firewall enabled behind a hardware firewall is beyond me.. ) you can go back to the webcamxp software and hit the broadcast button.. BOOM your webcam is now streaming online. The software will show you an address on the lower right. If you don't have a domain then you will have to know your IP address. You will also have to input the port number or your browser will default to the default browsing port of 80. Here is my link.. http://www.jakesplace.info:8081 User: arc Pass: fish If you "obtain" the Pro version, then you can set up a user list and access restrictions.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerrickH Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Guys, if your having problems connecting over the web, then you might try contacting your ISP and let them know what your doing and why. Tell them its for home security purposes and ask them what port they recommend to use. I had to do this with Suddenlink, they only leave 3 ports open to play with and they were hisitant to tell me which ones. Now, I have no problems. Also DHCP is your worst enemy due to lease time from your router. You should be able to trim the dhcp range and then set a static IP to your cameras. I had a ton of problems with my apex and it came down to my ISP blocking ports and my static ip had to be below the subnet range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Monnat Jr Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Ok, I finally got it to work! As DerrickH said above, it was my ISP. I called yesterday and had to get "Level 2" support. They walked me through unlocking the port forwarding in their modem. Now I have full access. I just harrassed my wife with one of the cameras. She put the tea jug in front of it. At least I can still see the DT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Now that you've tackled that hurdle next it's time to make it mobile so you can zoom around your house and check on your other pets. http://blog.makezine.com/2012/05/09/wifi-rc-car-has-camera-and-force-feedback/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I ordered a pair of the foscams. The dropcams were out of stock on amazon. I will put one in the house and one on my tank, but I'll need some help setting them up. I have another pair of cameras on my network but I can no longer view them from outside the house (pretty sure my ISP changed my IP address). I need to set up a noip.com account I think. Any help would be appreciated once I get the cameras in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Any help would be appreciated once I get the cameras in. I'm sure between those participating in this thread that we'll get you set up correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Thanks Mitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Ok. I got the cameras in. I could use some help any night this week. I use a mac but have access to a PC if necessary. I have previous registered at no-ip.com so that one is out. I looked up dyndns.com but I haven't been able to set up the free service yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 who is your ISP? what is router make/model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Suddenlink. Airport extreme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 i am unfamiliar with both, but from a quick search if you plan to use DynDNS, the airport extreme does not have an update client built-in and you will need to download a DynDNS client (http://www.dyndns.com/support/clients/). this client is necessary because most residential internet subscriptions are dynamic ip, eg you are not assigned a fixed ip address, so this client periodically notifies DynDNS what your current ip addy is. other dynamic DNS services will have similar requirements. once you have a DDNS set up, then test your personal addy. it should take you to your airport extreme gui. in parallel, have you tried getting your foscam's connected to your network and is accessible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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