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Many common usage scenarios are handled directly by the camera’s built in
web server without the need for software installations, downloads, accounts
or monthly fees beyond your standard internet service.
Setup of the camera is mostly automatic if you have a current, industry
standard router with the “Universal Plug and Play” feature (UPnP). Examples
are NetGear WNR2000, LinkSys E1200, Dlink DIR-655. Older routers and some
models provided by internet service providers may require some manual setup
steps to enable remote viewing. Current Apple Airport routers are fully
supported by Sharx with our detailed, step by step setup instructions.
After you are familiar with the basic functionality of the camera you can enjoy
many additional advanced features. For instance, you can enable the
automatic sending of motion detection email alerts or automatic uploading of
pictures to online servers using the FTP protocol.
An exciting new feature is the ability to turn the camera into a DVR (Digital
Video Recorder) by recording video or pictures to a MicroSD memory card.
You can even turn the camera into a standalone NVR (Network Video
Recorder) by enabling functionality to save video files to a network server.
This could be a commercial FTP server on the internet or your own standalone
NAS (Network Attached Storage) hard drive. These features do not require a
computer. Some customers prefer to use a computer for recording video,
especially for recording multiple cameras, and that is supported as well.
In our experience, we find that our customers get comfortable with advanced
features quickly and then start using the camera on a daily basis to keep in
touch with their home or loved ones.
This requires a reliable network connection. If you have an older router that is
not up to the task, we highly recommend upgrading to one of the current
models before you proceed with the camera setup.
It is important to note that you do
not
need an expensive router. Even current
$40 - $80 units from NetGear, LinkSys or Dlink are perfectly fine as long as
your router is upgraded with the latest firmware available from the
manufacturer. In fact, expensive routers that have too many nonstandard
enhancements can often be less desirable than the basic 802.11 b/g/n models.
With an up to date router you’ll enjoy faster overall performance, better
wireless transmission range, and improved network security.
