How do i set up IP cameras?

[tweety2005678 0]

Hi,

 

Im new to IP cameras so please no technical camera talk. Im thinking of buying a few IP cameras but im not sure how to set them up. I know that i need ethernet cable ran to them (im going with wires) but where do they then go? Do i need some kind of extension for my computer to add more ethernet inputs? (im using a Mac) I know i need some software to record the cameras on my Mac but what software do i use? How do i make the cameras viewable from any where in the world?

[thewireguys 3]

Do you have any IT knowledge? Are these cameras for indoors or outdoors? What is your goal with this system?

Edited September 15, 2009 by Guest

[tomcctv 190]

Hi. tweety.

if this is your first time with ip.... and your first time inserting cards into a pc then i would say .....dont do it .............it will cost you money and then more money and a bit more. here is an easy way for you have a look at the link. then have a talk with thewireguys on what your camera needs are. the dvr in the link i have one here and i have been testing it for over a week and you can run a 5mp camera

http://www.avermedia.com/AVerDiGi/Product/Detail.aspx?id=203

[thewireguys 3]

Hi. tweety.

if this is your first time with ip.... and your first time inserting cards into a pc then i would say .....dont do it .............it will cost you money and then more money and a bit more. here is an easy way for you have a look at the link. then have a talk with thewireguys on what your camera needs are. the dvr in the link i have one here and i have been testing it for over a week and you can run a 5mp camera

http://www.avermedia.com/AVerDiGi/Product/Detail.aspx?id=203

 

I must agree..... That looks like a interesting product might have to check it out

[tweety2005678 0]

Thankyou for the link i will definatly check this out and yes i do have computer knowledge so i do understand computer talk

[tweety2005678 0]

Oh yeah and the cameras are for around my home, 1 or 2 indoors and a few outside.

[long520 0]

hi,i want to tell you,that is easy to install,just as a mini computer,it has the Lan ip,like 192.168.1.120,and http port like 80,and dns,and getway,so if you know the pc install,that is ok.

[tweety2005678 0]

Thankyou for all your replys this really helps!