luggsey Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 i don't want to hi jack this thread, but i'm pondering a simular problem for a current job, so discussing it might help the o/p question and me.scenario block of 10 flats on 3 levels, has a central riser, kit is a SYSQ 365 DVR. i can't run cable inside the flats due to decor problems. question - can i attach say three Wifi access points (1 per floor) into a switch, and then hook the switch into the DVR RJ45 port? i can easily cable the access points into the riser, but will this arrangement let the flats access the dvr from their pc via wireless link (assuming range is ok)? regs alan Be interesting if you could do it Alan? See if Q will help you...... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Life is like a box of chocolates, some bugger always gets the nice ones! My Amateur Radio Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barooga Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I thought he wanted a DVR to work wirelesly using a dongle on USB, most DVR's have a RJ45 network connector not a USB for networking.As I understand it he wants a DVR wirelesly on the internet, to do that he needs it to be within range of a WAP and using some sort of wireless access kit (Like the one I linked to). What do you think he's trying to do? He wants to put the DVR in the middle of a field and access the images over t'internet. So where is the network?? And more specifically, where is the power coming from??? he says battery, but that would be some battery. Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helimatt Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 Guys, Ok - I have a network DVR here at home... I got my ISP to provide me with a static IP address. I connected my DVR to my router fiddleds around with the usual DMZ and firewall setting and hey-presto, I can now access the DVR from anywhere via the net... So.... I can stick a wireless internet connection card in my laptop right? Not LAN wireless - but true wireless - GPRS, 3G woteva. If this has a static address, how does this differ from my home DVR setup?? My laptop then becomes part if the world wide web infrastructure - so ias long as it is contactable via a static address, what would stop me from logging into the DVR software it runs??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helimatt Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 AND - please try to forget the "middle of field" statement. It was just an stretched was of driving home my point. So dont start throwing battery manufacturers into the equation!! Ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateurandy Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 i don't want to hi jack this thread, but i'm pondering a simular problem for a current job, so discussing it might help the o/p question and me.scenario block of 10 flats on 3 levels, has a central riser, kit is a SYSQ 365 DVR. i can't run cable inside the flats due to decor problems. question - can i attach say three Wifi access points (1 per floor) into a switch, and then hook the switch into the DVR RJ45 port? i can easily cable the access points into the riser, but will this arrangement let the flats access the dvr from their pc via wireless link (assuming range is ok)? regs alan Sounds like pretty standard networking to me, so with the right outfit doing it, why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateurandy Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Guys,Ok - I have a network DVR here at home... I got my ISP to provide me with a static IP address. I connected my DVR to my router fiddleds around with the usual DMZ and firewall setting and hey-presto, I can now access the DVR from anywhere via the net... So.... I can stick a wireless internet connection card in my laptop right? Not LAN wireless - but true wireless - GPRS, 3G woteva. If this has a static address, how does this differ from my home DVR setup?? My laptop then becomes part if the world wide web infrastructure - so ias long as it is contactable via a static address, what would stop me from logging into the DVR software it runs??? Doesn't even need a static IP as has been discussed many times before - e.g. use DDNS. And you'd need the laptop to have some routing or remote control capability. But I still think it's crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barooga Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Still not clear what you mean Static IP. Is this on your ADSL/Broadband fixed line at home/office?? Wireless card won't work in true TCP/IP mode. In fact, i fail to see how it will work at all by simply plugginhg it into DVR Still doubting the power/battery set up. Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anguscanplay Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 wont there be problems if everybody tries to access the dvr at the same time ? edit - or is it just to view live pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luggsey Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Guys,Ok - I have a network DVR here at home... I got my ISP to provide me with a static IP address. I connected my DVR to my router fiddleds around with the usual DMZ and firewall setting and hey-presto, I can now access the DVR from anywhere via the net... So.... I can stick a wireless internet connection card in my laptop right? Not LAN wireless - but true wireless - GPRS, 3G woteva. If this has a static address, how does this differ from my home DVR setup?? My laptop then becomes part if the world wide web infrastructure - so ias long as it is contactable via a static address, what would stop me from logging into the DVR software it runs??? Ok you want TCPIP over an-other wireless connection, yes you can, to get the bandwidth required we are talking microwave, to get wide band microwave in a remote location, ahmm, expensive! How much cash do you want to throw at this? The new 3G phones are not really working with enough bandwidth to run video well yet so that gives you some idea of the problem.... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Life is like a box of chocolates, some bugger always gets the nice ones! My Amateur Radio Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helimatt Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 Ok guys, I'm not contractually obliged to disclose the application. BUT heres a scenario. I live on a farm. Loadsa land. 3 fields away, I am constantly getting problems with fly tippers dumping all sorts of **** on my land. Its always at a certain time on a certain day. I want to be able to setup a camera there at this particular time and view the images from back at home. Radio, microwave, cabling, big lens - or any other humerous suggestions etc are not an option. A friend of mine has a similar problem and he has managed to get a piece of kit that allows him to do this over the internet - HOW DO YOU THINK HE HAS DONE THIS?.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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