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Ok, that makes sense. Unless I want the camera to record constantly, right. If I just want to see through it then it's only using bandwidth while I'm accessing it. Do I need a static IP address for this set-up? How would I find my camera with a dynamic Ip address? thanks again...

I just thought about this: will I need to get a static I.P. address too? Otherwise how will I find the camera if my dynamic WAN address changes? This often the case with ISP's right?

Good point. How could I regulate the amount of bandwidth I use remotely? Can I remotely tell the ip camera to shut off at certain times during the day to preserve verizon bandwidth? Will a connection using a Verizon wireless USB Modem card be consistent can I use Sprint instead?

Greetings, I'd like to set up an inexpensive (my budget is $400-500) video surveillance system for my off-grid cabin. This is to guard against trespassing and theft. The good part is that there's a new verizon cell tower two miles away. I get great phone reception there, five bars. I have no power at the cabin but want to set up a solar panel and deep cell battery and dc-to-ac inverter to power a video surveillance system. Not sure how to set this up. I'm thinking that a router with an input for a Verizon Wireless USB Modem card, (this exist?) and an IP camera connected to the router. Is there and IP camera that is wireless? Does this sound right? Can anyone recommend products that would handle this? It can get as hot as 115 degrees there, so the products shouldn't have moving parts that would require cooling. They would have to be solid state electronics. Lastly, how would I be able to access the video feed from home? How could I see what the camera is seeing from my home computer? thanks! Hairfarm