d_l
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Reno, NV
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Re: What's the latest ATT wireless router for 79.99/renewal?
I don't use viewnetcam.com, but use DynDNS.com through the client in my router to update my IP. I have three cams working in multi though.
To set it up, there is one hostname from DynDNS.com for all the cams that points to the router's WAN IP. Then each cam has its own unique port number which is port forwarded through the router to the cam's IP. I selected ports that didn't have known trojans associated with them.
The set up procedure must be run through for each cam which is tedious, but once set it all works fine so that the multi screen page can be accessed from each cam. This way if you initially access any one cam, you can then jump to the multi view on that cam. |
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pal481
join:2002-01-08
Huntley, IL
2 edits | reply to d_l
Thanks for the xanboo link. Motorola Homesight seems to be a partner, which makes sense, because the equipment looked so familiar.
I went with a GE Caddx wireless system for monitoring. It's a work in progress, waiting for parts.
I haven't really thought about home automation yet, but the ATT system might work. I'll have to study it further.
BTW, I am having a hard time getting 4 cameras to be seen at viewnetcam.com. I can't seems to find the magic IP addressing scheme that works, any ideas there would be appreciated. I can see one camera, but not multi. |
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d_l
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Yes, this is a service sold by AT&T to help you watch your home, kids, elderly parent, etc. while you are away. It isn't new. They started it last fall, but apparently they are trying harder now to promote it.
They are in partnership with Xanboo: »www.xanboo.com/ and it is Xanboo's gateway and sensors that are being sold.
As best I can gather from their manuals, installation guides, and FAQs (this stuff has been incredibly simplified for the end user so technical details are left out for the rest of us  ), the gateway acts as sort of a DDNS client and keeps the AT&T Remote Monitor site appraised of your IP. To view live action on your network cams, you go through AT&T's site which then gets the feed from the cams and "reformats" it into a pop up window. The AT&T site also acts as a storage site for any video captures that may have happened while you were away. These captures could be on a timed basis or even triggered by macro controlled sensor actions. You can also set permissions for others to view your video captures or your live feeds though the AT&T site.
There is a question as to whether your BC-C30A cams would work with this system. They might. There is a "discovery" mechanism that finds other Panasonic cams on your router during the set up, but they don't sell BL-C30A cams in their store. If they were in the system, I not sure you could access them directly using the Viewnetcam.com method.
I can't say if this only runs on Cingular phones. I thought that it should work on any phone.
The initially supplied equipment is a fabulous deal for only $99 and is easily worth at least two to three times that. You might break you wallet adding the additional sensors to your system though.  They seem pricey. The $10/mo is probably a reasonable price for the simplicity, convenience, and the on line storage space of the AT&T service. I don't know if the gateway and sensors could be used without the service. The camera and powerline adapters certainly could be used separately.
Sorry for the long winded post. I've researched this a bit previously.  |
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pal481
join:2002-01-08
Huntley, IL
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d_l,
That link works, the brochure says att.com/remotemonitor, ends up at the same thing.
I would assume since they are using a (wired) Panasonic camera, that Pansonic's Viewnetcam.com DNS service will do the video?
Is this a step by ATT into home security monitoring, because, I might be interested in a home security monitoring service that only costs 9.95 per month.
I suppose you need a cingular cell phone to run the home automation stuff. |
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d_l
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Reno, NV
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Is this the service the flyer is promoting?: »https://www.attrm.com/
The wireless "gateway" in the included equipment controls the wireless sensors the system uses and must be attached to your existing router with a patch cable. One of the powerline network adapters is also to be attached to another port on your router to connect the network camera at a distance over your electrical wiring rather than using a long ethernet patch cord. |
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lev
Napoleon is always right
Premium,Ex-mod 2002-08
join:2001-05-30
Chicago, IL
clubs:  | reply to pal481
No. Could you scan and upload it? |
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pal481
join:2002-01-08
Huntley, IL
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I just received the new modem/wireless router today. It is the 2Wire 2701HG-B. That's up and running.
In the package is a flyer for an at&t remote monitor. I just set a Panasonic system up that has a camera that looks like the camera used by this system. Is there a wireless router used with this system. At $99 for the equipment, it may be a good deal. Anyone see this or have comments? |
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lev
Napoleon is always right
Premium,Ex-mod 2002-08
join:2001-05-30
Chicago, IL
clubs: | reply to pal481
This year it's the 2701 HG-B. |
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pal481
join:2002-01-08
Huntley, IL
1 edit | I got an email from ATT regarding renewal for my current speed 3/584 dynamic for 24.99 month by month or by year. I choose month by month. It then offered a new wireless modem. Last year it seemed to the 2700 HG-B, is it the same or a newer model?
BTW, I have been a member here for six years now, and I just noticed I don't like clowns... |
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