phoenix1873 0 Posted January 14, 2019 I am a complete noob, so Is there any way I can connect my cameras through my router and bypass the wireless in my NVR? The NVR doesn't have the coverage I need on my outside cameras I have a four camera Floureon system Many thanks, Graham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted January 14, 2019 Hi. Graham. it all depends if your system is wireless or wifi. since you are having a distance problem from cam to recorder then I think you have a wireless system ... I which case no you can't add cameras to your router it is a proprietary frequency system. does your system look like this . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenix1873 0 Posted January 14, 2019 it's a wireless system and you can access the cameras over the internet. The front says Floureon H264 Network Video Recorder. Is there any way I can get more distance? Can I fit a signal booster or range extender? Regards, Graham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted January 14, 2019 I left a picture on last post ...... Is that the same as yours. 22 minutes ago, phoenix1873 said: it's a wireless system and you can access the cameras over the internet. Ok try this ......switch off your recorder and see if your cameras are still on the Internet . its the recorder giving you Internet access not the cameras. another test......switch off your router and see if your cameras are still on the recorder screen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenix1873 0 Posted January 14, 2019 Mine has two aerials at the back, The cameras stay on when the router is off. Regards, Graham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted January 14, 2019 Hi. The one above also has two aerials. so you have a wireless only system 2.4GHz..... No IP protocol so you can't connect cameras to your router. you only have two options move cameras to get a better signal or move recorder to a better central point this is the problem with wireless systems .......spec range does not account for walls or what the walls are made from. There is not much you can do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenix1873 0 Posted January 15, 2019 I'm really confused now.You say I don't have an IP protocol and yet the Cameras are and it does connect to my router so I can view them over the internet.;Is there any way of boosting the wireless signal, or will I have to scrap it and buy a DVR?] This is the one I have https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Floureon-1TB-HDD-4CH-Wireless-1080P-NVR-Outdoor-IP-Camera-CCTV-Security-System/272881671683?epid=4018827425&hash=item3f8903de03:rk:1:pf:0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted January 15, 2019 3 hours ago, phoenix1873 said: I'm really confused now.You say I don't have an IP You 100% DO NOT HAVE a ip system. No you can’t boost the signal. 4 hours ago, phoenix1873 said: You say I don't have an IP protocol and yet the Cameras are and it does connect to my router Now the link you sent ...... which is the same unit I posted .... except black no white but read the camera spec ..... it says PAL ...... which means it’s analog.... you have a wireless system system just like a wireless door bell 2.4Ghz your recorder connects to your router which gives you the ability to view on other devices Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenix1873 0 Posted January 15, 2019 Thank you very much I think I understand now. I was just confused because a guy on uTube was saying that he had the same system as me and he boosted the camera's signal with a repeater. He also said I can increase the cameras range by using the repeater function. I'll have to try that then. If that doesn't work i'll have to return the unit as they sell it as an outdoor system, but with my cameras outside they don't connect, The spec says they go through 2 walls 0-30 Metres. Mine has trouble going through 1 wall 10 m, maybe it's a faulty unit? regards, Graham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted January 15, 2019 Graham you don't have a faulty unit ............this is something you probably don't want to hear. wireless systems are crap .... And always have been .....search wireless on the forum and you will see the past 10 years wireless does not work. the link you posted about same system ..... Let's break down the price. £150 /$160 it comes with 1tb hard drive ......... £60. That leaves £90 left for 1 recorder and 4 cameras ..... That's £18 / $20 each component ..... That is cheap junk. The guy on YouTube is right...........but Floureon also sells IP systems (which yours is not) and you can boost the signal with repeaters.........cat5 cable is used. you can not make a wireless system better. There are too many othe factors that reduce the range. ....... This is why they are cheap. i would spend more time on a forum and learn a little about systems before you buy another....... It will save you money in the long run. and don't buy from eBay or Amazon and the likes .....most is out of date crap and over priced. buy from a uk distributor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenix1873 0 Posted January 15, 2019 Many thanks for that, it seems I've got a lot of learning to do! Bye the way, is there a system around £300 that you would advise? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
