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How to run IP camera off a mobile hotspot?
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Post 16 made on Wednesday November 16, 2016 at 22:13
Stryker
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Wow you must have customers that have cell coverage. But the MoFi looks very cool thanks for posting about it
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Post 17 made on Thursday November 17, 2016 at 00:25
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The MoFi routers look very impressive, but from what I can tell they still require a sim card (or USB modem) from a cellular carrier in order to get connected and thus would still probably need the public/static IP service in order to allow external access.
Post 18 made on Thursday November 17, 2016 at 03:44
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On November 15, 2016 at 09:51, GotGame said...
Do you really need to access the camera directly?
I wonder if you are able to forward all the motion or timed events to a server/NVR you have access to.

Hi,

Remote access would be desired as I could tilt and pan the camera, once it has sent an alert.


As an update:
I have enquired into fixed IP SIM cards but they come with 1-2 years contracts and I will not be able to check them before long.
Post 19 made on Thursday November 17, 2016 at 07:23
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Hi,

I have done a few of these. I do not believe you will get a static address from any cellular provider - at least in the US.

You should look into Axis Cameras with Camera Companion for this. Especially if you are only talking about a few cameras. We have done several cradelpoint/axis installations at gravel pits in our area with good success. I like local recording vs cloud for these, no bandwidth being used.

There are some options for remote access via VPN or SSH but with an onsite client and are a PITA to maintain.

Also - In many cases, you do not need to log into the camera directly to do PTZ. You can do that right from any cams app. IMHO - email updates are mostly worthless depending on the application and will lead to a great deal of frustration. By the time the update is received, launch the app, log in, etc... the event you are looking for is long gone and you will be chasing your tail. After a week you will shut it off. If you really some visibility - have the system email a couple of small photos once an alert is triggered. You need to be razor sharp on the how the alert is crafted.... or you will shut that off in a week as well.

Hope this helps.
Post 20 made on Thursday November 17, 2016 at 08:26
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Peplink makes a lot of devices which will do what you want:

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Post 21 made on Friday November 18, 2016 at 09:11
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At&t and verizon will both do static ip addresses. I believe you may need a corporate account for them to do it though.
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Post 22 made on Friday November 18, 2016 at 15:29
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Thank you for all the input.
I really appreciate it.

I hoped for an easy solution but the problem seems even more complicated. Or is it me with so much information? lol

Was I able to visit the site every few days in order to check recordings, DVR would be by far the easiest thing to do. Unfortunately, the place is 1k miles away, has no adsl and electricity (other that from solar panels). Hence options are limited. So is my knowledge and understanding of networks, thus I may abandon the surveillance altogether...
Emerlin, you are absolutely right that I am unlikely to react in time. What would you recommend then? A camera which starts recording once motion was detected?
I really know nothing about CCTVs and would appreciate any expert advice, so please feel free to ask questions should you have any.
The place is unlikely to have any visitors, however, should there be any, the remoteness of the place does not help in preventing something happening and for this reason I would like to have some minimal protection. I only need it for another 4-6 months. After that period, I hope there is still something to go back to :-)
Post 23 made on Friday November 18, 2016 at 16:15
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Getting a static IP is possible for pretty much any carrier. You WILL pay a fortune unless you use a special dealer out of Illinios. Walk into a local retailer and they what stupid pricing for cell internet.

Yes, the mofi requires a SIM and a cellular package. But there are some available for CHEAP. Unlimited speed (whatever the max is you can get where your at) and UNLIMITED data plans. Not from the local dealers though.

YOu must have a public IP address to have access back into your system. $15 a month.

We have a dozen Mofi installs. We replaced EVERY single satellite ISP customer we have with mofi. The best packages available are for TMobile and ATT. Verizon is still expensive. It works and it works GREAT. Some locations i am getting 85mpbs. Crazy. Cool. Good. Life saver. Customers are freaking out they have netflix for the first time EVER. Satellite users NEVER used netflix of course. Too much data usage.

Mofi and the special dealer in Illinois has change some of our customers lives. No shiat.
Post 24 made on Saturday November 19, 2016 at 05:35
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Tuck; send me additional info -- please.
Post 25 made on Sunday November 20, 2016 at 19:02
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sent, Mario.

Like I said, crazy happy customers now that they have internet.

We have a new company policy: if you have satellite ISP or want sat ISP, we will NOT work on/with or touch your system. lol. no shit. IT SUCKS.
Post 26 made on Sunday November 20, 2016 at 19:46
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What do you do for Customers that dont have cell coverage?

I hate dealing with Satellite internet too
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Post 27 made on Sunday November 20, 2016 at 22:54
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Ive not run into a site with no cell coverage. That would SUCK. but not as bad as satellite internet lol. I would rather do without. No shit.
Post 28 made on Monday November 21, 2016 at 19:04
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As long as they get 1 bar outside on their property, we've had great success with the new LTE cell boosters from Wilson. It takes a little more time doing a site survey, but it's worth it. I've used a booster to hit a tower over 25km away and was able to get between 12-25mbps on various speedtests when showing full bars, and before the install they had almost no coverage inside at all.
Post 29 made on Friday February 24, 2017 at 02:05
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Sir, could you please send me info on this router and service? i am a builder and have the exact same need. I do need unlimited service since I will be streaming 2 cameras.
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