Re: Network Camera

scratch4cj <scratch4cj.2t56a8@no-mx.wirelessforums.org> hath wroth:

>I am somewhat of an amateur when it comes to setting up a wireless
>network camera and could do with a little advice. I have recently
>acquired an Axis 207/w wireless network camera and need to connect this
>to my PC from a distance of about 5 metres. I have no wireless
>capabilities on this PC at present and I'm wondering what additional
>equipment I am going to need to connect to my new network camera.

I suppose it wouldn't hurt to read the instructions that came with the
Axis 207/w and see what the manufactory recommends.
<http://www.axis.com/products/cam_207/index.htm>
Reviews look good:
<http://www.networkcamerareviews.com/networkcameras/axis/207W/camera_reviews.html>

Usually, the other end of the link is a "wireless access point" or
"wireless router". It is possible to terminate the wireless
connection with a wireless card plugged into the PC, but a stand alone
wireless router is easier. Just about any wireless router that claims
to support 802.11g will work. You'll find some good reviews and
basics at:
<http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/content/view/86/106/>
See the wireless tutorial, FAQ, HowTwo, and other docs in the "Browse
all Wireless" box on the left of the page.

Note that the 207/w also has an ethernet port. Wireless is nothing
more than an ethernet extension cable, so you can play with the camera
using a wired ethernet connection until you obtain a suitable wireless
router or access point.

>I do
>not need to connect remotely via the internet, just via the wireless
>signal the camera outputs. If it helps the PC I am using has a wired
>network card already installed.

Well, if it's "using" a network card, it must be going somewhere.
What's it connected to now? (Translation: What equipment do you have
to work with)? If it's an existing router, plug the ethernet cable
from the camera into the ethernet switch ports on the back of the
router and run it like that for now.

>Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

1. Disclose your existing hardware.
2. Do some reading on the basics of how it all works together.

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