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iCam Support / Re: Supported Pan-Tilt USB Webcams and Network IP Cameras
« on: November 03, 2011, 05:17:02 PM »
Hey guys I am new to the forum but I just wanted to say that the latest iCam software 2.4 on my Mac is freakin awesome.
I had a Dlink DCS-930L and and DCS-932L and had them working great with iCam. I came across an awesome deal at B&H photo that I couldn't pass so I returned these and bought 3 of the Foscam FI8918W. They are normally $120 but are going for $90, no tax and free shipping.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/780103-REG/FOSCAM_FI8918W_B_FI8918W_Wireless_IP_Camera.html
http://www.amazon.com/Foscam-Wireless-Camera-antennas-Black/dp/B004UMN7KE - with 9db antennas
Set up was a breeze. The cameras come with a CD (Mac or PC) and the only tool you need from it is the IP tool. This is what tells you your IP of the camera.
Here are the steps to set it up:
1) Plug in the power for the camera and connect it to your wireless router
2) Open up the "IP Camera Tool" to get the IP of your camera
3) Open up an internet browser and type in http://"IP from previous step"
4) The login is "admin" and there isn't a password.
5) Now you can set up your camera preferences. The important part is to set up the wireless. Hit "scan" to find your network and enter your password for the network. (I had to hit scan twice for it to work)
6) Once you hit "Submit" your camera will need to reset (30 seconds)
You can leave your camera plugged in directly or you can unplug it and move it to wherever you want. ***Remember that if you choose to use it wirelessly, it will re-identify the IP to the next available number. For example - Hard wired into the router it was 0.0.0.20; wireless it is now 0.0.0.21. You can can always run the "IP Camera Tool'
Now start iCam and choose "Ethernet/Wifi". For your address plug in "http://"IP found above"/video.cgi. Your login on the next line is the same as your login into the camera. If you didn't set a password then your login is "admin" and password is blank. Also set the "Auto Config Router" button.
Start em up and it should work flawlessly! I have 3 wireless Foscams running without an issue!
You guys at iCam are doing a great job! Keep it up! I'm not freaking out anymore about whether or not I closed my garage doors!
I had a Dlink DCS-930L and and DCS-932L and had them working great with iCam. I came across an awesome deal at B&H photo that I couldn't pass so I returned these and bought 3 of the Foscam FI8918W. They are normally $120 but are going for $90, no tax and free shipping.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/780103-REG/FOSCAM_FI8918W_B_FI8918W_Wireless_IP_Camera.html
http://www.amazon.com/Foscam-Wireless-Camera-antennas-Black/dp/B004UMN7KE - with 9db antennas
Set up was a breeze. The cameras come with a CD (Mac or PC) and the only tool you need from it is the IP tool. This is what tells you your IP of the camera.
Here are the steps to set it up:
1) Plug in the power for the camera and connect it to your wireless router
2) Open up the "IP Camera Tool" to get the IP of your camera
3) Open up an internet browser and type in http://"IP from previous step"
4) The login is "admin" and there isn't a password.
5) Now you can set up your camera preferences. The important part is to set up the wireless. Hit "scan" to find your network and enter your password for the network. (I had to hit scan twice for it to work)
6) Once you hit "Submit" your camera will need to reset (30 seconds)
You can leave your camera plugged in directly or you can unplug it and move it to wherever you want. ***Remember that if you choose to use it wirelessly, it will re-identify the IP to the next available number. For example - Hard wired into the router it was 0.0.0.20; wireless it is now 0.0.0.21. You can can always run the "IP Camera Tool'
Now start iCam and choose "Ethernet/Wifi". For your address plug in "http://"IP found above"/video.cgi. Your login on the next line is the same as your login into the camera. If you didn't set a password then your login is "admin" and password is blank. Also set the "Auto Config Router" button.
Start em up and it should work flawlessly! I have 3 wireless Foscams running without an issue!
You guys at iCam are doing a great job! Keep it up! I'm not freaking out anymore about whether or not I closed my garage doors!