Can this be used to setup as a public web camera and what is the best way to do that?
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Yes, you can just put the camera UID and password on web. Then the public can download free apps "Anyscene" via iPhone apple store and Google Play, and enter the UID and password on their device , then get live feed. Only 3 simple steps .
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Internet service can be used with the camera. Large amounts of video can be recorded and, if needed, downloaded to the computerhttp://www.tenm3.com/blogs/?p=176
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Yes, you can absolutely have the cameras be just on your local network (wifi or wired). There's are actually fewer steps required to do this this way.
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You can use RTSP or you can use HTTP to get images out to the public. For example, going to http:// IP ADDRESS OF CAMERA /snapshot.cgi?chan=0 you can pull the current image. I use this camera to push to Weather Underground. Personally I am doing it using a bash script on my Linux server that fetches the snapshot.cgi image and pushes it to WU every 10 minutes. The camera itself doesn't have an FTP client although if you search around the web I seem to recall someone making that work. The camera runs a hybrid Linux that you can ssh into so if you can develop you could write your own binaries to make the camera do even more. You can use RTSP or you can use HTTP to get images out to the public. For example, going to http:// IP ADDRESS OF CAMERA /snapshot.cgi?chan=0 you can pull the current image. I use this camera to push to Weather Underground. Personally I am doing it using a bash script on my Linux server that fetches the snapshot.cgi image and pushes it to WU every 10 minutes. The camera itself doesn't have an FTP client although if you search around the web I seem to recall someone making that work. The camera runs a hybrid Linux that you can ssh into so if you can develop you could write your own binaries... » Read More You can use RTSP or you can use HTTP to get images out to the public. For example, going to http:// IP ADDRESS OF CAMERA /snapshot.cgi?chan=0 you can pull the current image. I use this camera to push to Weather Underground. Personally I am doing it using a bash script on my Linux server that fetches the snapshot.cgi image and pushes it to WU every 10 minutes. The camera itself doesn't have an FTP client although if you search around the web I seem to recall someone making that work. The camera runs a hybrid Linux that you can ssh into so if you can develop you could write your own binaries to make the camera do even more. « Show Less
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Yes, I am doing that exact thing every week for a internet meeting. very easy to do. screen on the camera pops up showing webcam option when plugged in. just click.
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You can do both at the same time. I found this freeware called "ContaCam". this is perfect for this ip cam!! but of course, you need a camera server, but if you don't want camera server, do it on dlink cloud, you can still view but just cant constantly record it (with motion detection).
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Yes, but you will have to set it up using the web interface. The trick is that that the camera has a default IP address that you have to accommodate and use the provided Ethernet cable.What I have done in the past is connect the camera directly to the Ethernet connector on my Mac (or the USB to Ethernet adapter), manually set the address if the Mac to be in the same subnet as the default IP address if the camera. You can then use your web browser on your Mac to connect to that address.The specifics of default IP address are provided in the included documentation.
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They say you can. There are tutorials on it. I haven't done it yet as it requires pointing your ip to a service like no ip or another name service for ips. If you do a search in forums, it's the same as setting up a security camera access point or Remote Desktop service.
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yes, but you will need software to do this. I have a synology nas that has a free application called surveillance station that you can connect the camera to and record. im sure there are several other applications that can do the same.
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Yes but you have to set it up. Some of the set-up can be complicated and you may need assistance from Foscam tech support.
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According to the manufacturer's website, a Windows PC is required. (They only provide Windows applications for configuration.)However, as you seem to have discovered, you can use Firefox to set options, if you know the camera's IP address. The web interface is a little more robust if you use Internet Expolorer (requires ActiveX support).
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That is so helpful!! I have been trying to figure that out for a while for skype and stuff because my friends cant see me when i get online. I have a flip camera and i was trying to see if you could use it as a webcam! THANKS!!!
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You can set this camera to record a short video clip when it detects motion using the Foscam IP Camera Tool program. The problem is you have to keep the window open in IE all the time or it won't record. I use Blue Iris software to manage my video cameras and much prefer that to the IP Camera Tool.
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You can monitor the system through a web browser, so any computer on the network should be able to access the cameras and recordings online. It doesn't work well on safari, but chrome and Firefox work wel.
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Definitely no, the housing is too small (in this case the housing is even smaller than your camera). You can setup the electronic components of a webcam (dissassembled webcam) inside this.
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If you want a camera that you plug in and it works, I would say this is not it. The setup is straightforward and there are folks who have posted instructions but at a minimum, you would need to know how to: (1) plug in an ethernet cable between the camera and your router; (2) identify the IP address of your camera using the MAC address on the bottom of the camera and your router's configuration page showing the IP address; (3) access that ip address via your webbrowser. After that, it's just following the menus and configuration options. If this sounds reasonable, you'll be good to go. If it sounds foreign, this is probably not the one for you. If you want a camera that you plug in and it works, I would say this is not it. The setup is straightforward and there are folks who have posted instructions but at a minimum, you would need to know how to: (1) plug in an ethernet cable between the camera and your router; (2) identify the IP address of your camera using the MAC address on the bottom of the camera and your router's configuration page showing the IP address; (3) access that ip address via your webbrowser. After that, it's just following the menus and configuration options. If this sounds reasonable, you'll be good to go. If... » Read More If you want a camera that you plug in and it works, I would say this is not it. The setup is straightforward and there are folks who have posted instructions but at a minimum, you would need to know how to: (1) plug in an ethernet cable between the camera and your router; (2) identify the IP address of your camera using the MAC address on the bottom of the camera and your router's configuration page showing the IP address; (3) access that ip address via your webbrowser. After that, it's just following the menus and configuration options. If this sounds reasonable, you'll be good to go. If it sounds foreign, this is probably not the one for you. « Show Less
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If for internet connection you mean visible on web, the answer is yes. You just have to assign a dedicated ip address and port on your network and open the port thru the firewall (es. 192.168.1.10:100). Form the web you can access at the camera from your IP address (es http://75.80.148.97:100). Than you need a droid app (I use IP Cam Viewer) and configure as ip and port same as your web access (IP: 75.80.148.97 Port:100)