Troubleshooting Weak Network
There are a lot of different variables in your home network that may affect
wireless performance including available bandwidth, camera placement,
data demands of the camera, and interference.
You can use free online tools to help measure your network performance
and identify opportunities for improvement.
If you are having trouble with your camera connection - first you will want to
check if it is a problem with wireless access - wired or both.
1) Run a speed test online from a laptop of desktop connected to your router
with a wired connection
http://www.speedtest.net/
2) Now unplug your laptop and run the test again while connected to WiFi.
You can move about your home to see if the location you are planning to
install the camera has a strong wireless signal
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What is your download speed in the same room as your wireless router?
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What is the download speed in the location you are trying to install the
camera? Is there a significant drop?
If your wired connection is too slow to reach the bandwidth requirements
of the camera you may need to consider upgrading your internet service.
If you have a significant drop in data when testing a wireless connection in
the same room as your router, you may want to consider upgrading to a router
that can provide higher data transmission speeds
If you see a significant drop in data when testing in the area you want to
install your camera you can either look for an upgraded router that will offer
additional range or you can expand your router range with a signal booster.