What software 4 remote webcam viewing?

Reefbox · 01/31/2008, 08:14 PM

I'm looking to be able to view my webcam from remote locations.

Does anybody have a suggestion on a software to use for remote webcam viewing?

Thanks

OranguTang · 01/31/2008, 08:18 PM

If your webcam does not have an internal web server then you will need an external server or home pc to access the camera remotely.

Check out webcamXP.

What model cam?

Reefbox · 01/31/2008, 08:50 PM

I don't have the webcam yet.

I want to have a wireless remote cam accessed via my computer and then be able to view the cam from any pc anywhere.

Thanks

95accord · 02/01/2008, 08:28 AM

id like to know how this is done aswell....sounds like a cool idea

mdbrit · 02/01/2008, 09:45 AM

You can purchase any number of wireless or wired webcams that have a built-in webserver.
Then you can access it on your local machine and if you configure your home firewall, you'll be able to access it externally also.
Panasonic and Toshiba, Linksys and others have these cams.
Beware though that quality is variable, especially when streaming over the net.

Meitzler · 02/01/2008, 09:10 PM

Also keep in mind that the wireless router/modem you have on your PC can be difficult to configure for these situations. Took me a while to configure for an aqua controller and some boxes do not have the capacity to handle the image streaming from these cameras in the first place. This is especially an issue with Verizon Westell Versalink routers.

BeanAnimal · 02/01/2008, 09:44 PM

Just remember, you get what you pay for.

Most "web cams" sold at the electronics stores are pure garbage. What is your budget for this project?

trmiv · 02/01/2008, 10:31 PM

This is one of the best consumer level wireless cams you can get:

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-BL-C...1926654&sr=1-1

Roy G. Biv · 02/07/2008, 05:25 PM

I use this and its free..

Windows Media Encoder

MayoBoy · 02/07/2008, 05:44 PM

I've been using this for about 5 or 6 years: http://blueirissoftware.com/5.html

01/31/2008, 08:14 PM	#1
Reefbox Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 1,045	What software 4 remote webcam viewing? I'm looking to be able to view my webcam from remote locations. Does anybody have a suggestion on a software to use for remote webcam viewing? Thanks

01/31/2008, 08:18 PM	#2
OranguTang NULL Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 977	If your webcam does not have an internal web server then you will need an external server or home pc to access the camera remotely. Check out webcamXP. What model cam? __________________ -Marc

01/31/2008, 08:50 PM	#3
Reefbox Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 1,045	I don't have the webcam yet. I want to have a wireless remote cam accessed via my computer and then be able to view the cam from any pc anywhere. Thanks __________________ Jason

02/01/2008, 08:28 AM	#4
95accord Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fredericton Posts: 623	id like to know how this is done aswell....sounds like a cool idea __________________ when life passes you by....downshift Current Tank Info: Reef 2.0 - 45 Osaka cube

02/01/2008, 10:31 PM	#8
trmiv Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,082	This is one of the best consumer level wireless cams you can get: http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-BL-C...1926654&sr=1-1 __________________ Current tank: Red Sea Reefer 350 Deluxe, Avast Marine Pegleg 180 skimmer, Gyre 150, Eheim 1262 return

02/01/2008, 09:45 AM	#5
mdbrit Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 134	You can purchase any number of wireless or wired webcams that have a built-in webserver. Then you can access it on your local machine and if you configure your home firewall, you'll be able to access it externally also. Panasonic and Toshiba, Linksys and others have these cams. Beware though that quality is variable, especially when streaming over the net.

02/01/2008, 09:10 PM	#6
Meitzler Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Richland, WA Posts: 201	Also keep in mind that the wireless router/modem you have on your PC can be difficult to configure for these situations. Took me a while to configure for an aqua controller and some boxes do not have the capacity to handle the image streaming from these cameras in the first place. This is especially an issue with Verizon Westell Versalink routers.

02/01/2008, 09:44 PM	#7
BeanAnimal Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 20,772	Just remember, you get what you pay for. Most "web cams" sold at the electronics stores are pure garbage. What is your budget for this project?

02/07/2008, 05:25 PM	#9
Roy G. Biv Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,646	I use this and its free.. Windows Media Encoder

02/07/2008, 05:44 PM	#10
MayoBoy Movin' on Up Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Webster Groves, MO Posts: 2,282	I've been using this for about 5 or 6 years: http://blueirissoftware.com/5.html __________________ Getting sucked back in slowly but surely. Current Tank Info: 27 gallon freshwater planted cube. Amazonian biotope