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Hi. Can I just add some clarity to this. You say your Cat5 runs from the attic. If it runs from the attic, do you already have a switch there or is this new cat5 just for the cameras? If temperature is your concern then look at an "industrial ethernet" switch which whilst more expensive, will offer the temperature range you need. Your router being in the basement is fine however to connect the cameras to the internet you need to connect your attic camera switch to the router so simply 1 cat5 cable can do this as you have already found. Remember, depending on distance, you can extend these cables into the basement. Port forwarding or NAT is exactly right, bear in mind when you set up the http port in the D14 admin menu it will have TWO boxes for http ports. When you choose your new port and put it in the box, put 80 in the second box. This will ensure the camera is still reachable over your LAN without needing to append the IP address with a port (port 80 is assumed to be the standard http port). You can use a standard browser of choice to view the cameras with NO pluggins, etc however if using a laptop, download MX Control Centre or MX Easy for more functionality. Shortly MOBOTIX are releasing a fully functional iOS App. All this said there is nothing better than getting a professional in to configure the cameras exactly. A MOBOTIX CCTV system is a top end quality solution that needs knowledge to setup properly. You have made the initial investment by choosing one of the best systems available today, don't compromise that quality and you overall satisfaction by trying to save a few bucks. Hope this helps

Sorry you are unhappy but the key to higher framerqte is using the mxpeg codec not through the browser. Of the 10,000 cameras per month MOBOTIX sell these problems are solvable with the right hardware. Believe me, the cameras can do more than you need; 10fps at 3mp for example. Do you not have a windows laptop you can try mxcc or mxeasy on just to prove this.

Quantum. Forget Firefox and any other browser. Use on MXEasy or MX Control Centre and make sure you have MXPEG set as the codec inside the camera. You see 0% usage in the transfer buffer because there is no problem connecting to the storage device. If the buffer was being used then this points to some type of network or storage issue. IMO the problem you have here is maybe due to the fact you are watching in browser, maybe you have multiple instances open?? Take a look at this link. It is a college being build here in UK, live. I see around 2-8 fps in web browser http://bcfe-camera.dyndns.info:88/cgi-bin/guestimage.html

Hi Quantum. Voipmodo is quite right about the trade-off of angle vs distance. Please confirm that you have a SEC version capable of 3.1MP and not and IT version restricted to VGA. Also check that the resolution is set to QXGA (3.1MP) Change the codec from mJpeg to MXpeg, this will give a lot higher framerate (and less bandwidth overhead). Dont use your browser, this will slow fp/s down (and use more bw), use MX Control Centre or MX Easy with MXpeg codec enabled. In this setup above, you should expect around 6-16fp/s @ 3.1MP depending on lighting, exp. time, scene complexity, etc. Have a look at the www.mobotix.com website which will give you specific contact details for tech support in your country. MOBOTIX is the world leader in HiRes network video. Regards. Mike Lewis Business Development Director MOBOTIX UK & Eire