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Tech / Re: FTP, Video recording and a whole bunch of ???

« on: March 19, 2019, 04:04:30 PM »

Hi Xairbusdriver,
                       The Linksys software has a "Network Map" that shows all devices connected, this "Unknown Device", as I labelled it, showed up on the map as just a generic, "Network Device". At first I thought it was wifeys company issued Win 7 laptop, as we had just returned from a jaunt down south to her company HQ. At this point I had all ready installed the first two of the Zmodo cameras, and I expected for her laptop to automatically pick up the wi-fi network as it always has, so when she actually did connect with her laptop and I recognized name of her laptop on the network, I realized that something was wrong, because I now had this generic "Network Device" and her laptop with is familiar name! At that point, I knew which were the cameras 'cause I just installed 'em and knew where they were on the map. I did a check of MAC address identifiers, and that is how I know whose this "Unknown Device" is. I unplugged all the cameras and "UD" is still there. I cleared the Network Map as suggested by Linksys page, which cleared my third & fourth cams as they were unplugged and therefore, offline at that time. Terry.

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Tech / Re: FTP, Video recording and a whole bunch of ???

« on: March 19, 2019, 09:42:29 AM »

Hi Krissel,
              For whatever reason, these cameras are not equipped with card slots, so I have to figure out how to record from them. Luddite paranoia fuels my dislike of giving up control of my cameras to someone else! Besides, I don't have the steady income to pay a recurring fee, and experience has taught me it's harder to get a corporation to stop billing you once they have your credit card.
 Another thing that has me alarmed (to go back to the paranoia thing), is that since I installed the first two cameras, I have an unknown "network device" on my home network. I identified it via it's MAC address as belonging to the manufacturer of the Zmodo cameras! The device is active and I haven't been able to delete from my network. I have researched it and followed the Linksys procedure, but that only works if the device is offline. As of right now, I put the unknown device into Parental Controls set to "Never Allow" access to the internet, and I turned on MAC Address Filtering and set that unknown device's MAC address to "Do not allow access to network". Not sure, but that allays some of the paranoia!    Terry.

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Tech / Re: FTP, Video recording and a whole bunch of ???

« on: March 18, 2019, 05:08:59 PM »

May be some one sells software to do all this stuff? The two additional cameras to cover the back of the house came today, and I have synced them to my network, now, all I have to do is position and mount them, run power to them, then I'll start working on getting them to record to my HD. It's getting late and it is cool and damp outside, so that is a tomorrow job! Terry.

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Tech / Re: FTP, Video recording and a whole bunch of ???

« on: March 18, 2019, 05:00:34 PM »

Hello,
       I bought two - two pack Zmodo model:ZP-IBH23-W camera packs. And, yes they do have a trial version  for a cloud subscription, but what I am trying to do is have the video feed to the external HD connected to my router. Now this is where I am unsure as to what I need to do.
 I think that I would have to partition the 8 TB drive into 4 partitions, one for each camera. The HD has to be NTFS for the router to recognize it. Wifey has company issued Win 7 laptop, so I figure I should be able to use it for that, BTW, HD is brand new, should I format it and then partition?
 I have found a page on the Linksys website relating to setting up FTP. I need to know if I set up four partitions, then I think I have to then connect the partitioned HD to the router and set up "shares" and then link each camera to its own share. I think then, once the FTP is set up I should be able to connect via a Browser to view the cameras from a remote location.
 And "She Who Must Be Obeyed" wants to know why it isn't finished yet! 

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Tech / FTP, Video recording and a whole bunch of ???

« on: March 16, 2019, 08:01:24 PM »

Hello to all and thank you to Highmac, I am going to lay out what I am trying to achieve and then a list of my equipment in the hope that I get direction to complete this. I fully expect for this thread to run for several weeks since I/we will be dealing with some creaky knees that do not allow for rapid deployment!
 I want to implement video surveillance system that can be accessed remotely and that can record say, 15 minute from each camera.
 I have two Zmodo cameras working right now and have ordered two more for a total of 4 cameras on the network.
 My equipment list: Late 2010 MacBook pro, OSX 10.13.6  > iPhone 8, iOS 12.1.4
 Linksys EA8300 router, Seagate Back-up Plus 8 TB HDD attached to the Linksys with just one partition.
I am assuming that after I get the cameras up and running on the network, I would need to get an FTP software app to set up the router and the HD. From what I have gathered so far, the Linksys prefers to talk Windows, rather than Mac. So if I am going to record all four cameras, then I would need to make four partitions on the Seagate HD, right? I can get my hands on a Win machine and I figure that I can "How to" so that I can partition the HD.
 What I would appreciate is, could some one with the knowledge, lay out a "step one, step two" for me. I am not really a computer guy, just picked up stuff here and there, so, not really deep into it. I know what an IP address is and that's about it! Thanks, Terry.

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2003 / 802.11b with 8.6

« on: October 02, 2003, 10:56:29 AM »

Well after all that, I decided to go with a cable modem. For ayone intrested here is how it went down.
 The cable provider in my area is Advanced Cable Communications, the hardware guy showed up promptly, and did a neat and speedy install right where I wanted it, it helped that the cable drop was just outside of the window where the the computer is located.
 The software guy showed up and could not get the Mac to connect, he connected his Windoze laptop, said he could not help with System 8.6 and left. By the way, in both cases these guys were sub contractors for the cable company.
 Well, I expected that, so I mesed around, got no where fast, called up a friend who is maconcious    and came to the conclusion that I may be having an OS problem. I have a 9.0 disc that I was saving for just such an ocassion as this, restarted with only the base extensions, first saved a copy of my current OS to a partion on my hard drive, and then restartted on the CD and installed on top of 8.6. I had a minor glitch, the install did not like having a folder called "Disc Copy" all ready in the system folder, after placing it on another partion the install proceeded smoothly.
 I restarted, went back to "My Settings" in Extension Manager and.... the Mac booted up in to the Sonnett G3 with NO problems!
 I did the Assistant set up for Mac & Internet, went to the TCP/IP panel and there was some IP numbers, but no Client ID. What to do? Suddenly, this dialog box pops up asking me if I would like to check for Software Updates. I figured," what the heck?" go ahead and see what you can do Mr Mac. To my surprise and delight a task bar appeared and something downloaded, asked if to install, clicked OK, and....
BINGO, I am back on the 'net! Now I get to play around some more and see how far I can stretch this "ancient" mac in to the 21st century.
 It now needs 35 megs of memory for the OS versus  the 12 megs that 8.6 needed, and I guess that will be the limiting factor for the life of this ol' mac.
 Thanks to all who posted, regards, tv.

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2003 / 802.11b with 8.6

« on: September 30, 2003, 08:46:29 AM »

Kelly, Dolphin, thanks, I've ordered the cable since they have a special going. When I see how it works, I may buy my own modem, the modem rental is $10.00 per month and I can rent on a month to month basis. I have been to that Broadband Report link, thanks Kelly. I'll post once I am up and running. TV.

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2003 / 802.11b with 8.6

« on: September 29, 2003, 11:54:32 AM »

Hi Kelly,
the situtation is, I changed my Telcom provider from BellSouth to MCI, I was told that I would be able to keep my DSL with BellSouth, but that info was bogus and now I no longer have internet acsess. MCI can not offer DSL in my area yet.
 Solution #1: My neighbour (who sold me the MCI pachage!) offered to let me use his DSL if I could put  wireless in my Mac.
Solution #2: Go to Cable. $39.95 plus $10.00 per month. I could buy a cable modem for about $70.00, but this cable provider is notorious for lack of customer service.
Solution #3: Get a phone line from BellSouth for about $20.00 per month and get dial up from Juno or NetZero for $10.00 per month. I don't see support for System 8.6, but this sounds like the cheapest, just don't knoe if I can handle going back to dial up.
 Right now, I am leaning towards #2, any one with experience with a cable modem? I haven't been able to find out if they support Macs! My guess is that I connect thru my Ethernet card. Any one with hard experience?

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2003 / 802.11b with 8.6

« on: September 28, 2003, 11:44:26 AM »

Can I run an Airport card in my G3 equiped Performa running under 8.6? I do have an open PCI slot.

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2003 / Should I Connect to High Speed Internet?

« on: June 14, 2003, 02:09:22 PM »

Hello MrsLop, you are in the right place to get the kind of help that you need, if I may offer a few suggestions based on  the posts so far,
 (1) You can do it on a Mac.
(2) It would be a good idea to invest a few dollars to bring this Mac up to the "Trailing Edge of Technology", i.e. upgrade to OS 8.6, add as much RAM as you can afford, a used or refurbished 56K modem, you will have to get the connection cable for it, and you will be "good to go".
(3) Software: it's up to you! You can still download Internet Explorer for the Mac free from Microsoft, and there are TONS of other browsers available, I use Opera, www.opera.com.
It might intrest you to know that I am replying to you on a five year or more old computer (when you get up past 50 you only remember exact dates that are 25 or more years ago!). A Performa 6400/200,  it originally came with system 7.xx installed and a 200mhz 603e processor with a built in 36k modem.  Fast forward to the present, with a good helping of help from TS'ers, both personally and from reading posts by others, and I am running, on the same  machine, a 300mhz G3, OS 8.6 (Very stable) IE 5.1. For the longest time I connected to the net via a 56K modem (Diamond Supra Express 56K external) via Earthlink and was very happy.
Go ahead, it isn't as difficult as you may think, and the help you will get here will get you thru any problems that you may face.
Best of luck with the chemo, my Dad went thru that many, many years ago and I wish you well. TerrV.