Need Help with Network Cameras.

[hdtvjeff]

May I add to this thread as I am in a similar situation.

I have many cameras wired and wireless operating off a netgear router.

I bought a property adjacent to mine and ran cat 5 150 feet to this new property where I have installed more cameras.

I also did the second router thing with disabling dhcp, entering same ssid and wireless code and same channel and diff channel too.

my laptop in that dwelling or my smartphone will instantly lock onto the signal.

My problem is that my Panasonic wireless cams blink amber not green as they should.
These cameras are aligned to the first router; all I did was move them to other house.

So, what would be a reason the cameras are not being recognized and what can I do about that?

Secondly, If I buy network thermostats for the second property will my laptop or tablet "see" them and allow me to configure them over the network?

Many thanks,

JAS

 

[matricks]

My problem is that my Panasonic wireless cams blink amber not green as they should.

What does this mean (according to the documentation)? Is there an actual problem, or is it just the change of the lights?

Wi-Fi client devices can recognize known networks by two means, MAC address of access point and network name. Within the wi-fi terminology, these are called BSSID and ESSID, respectively. Some devices use any one of them, some use one specific, and some use both to identify a known network. Your cameras may use the BSSID, and thus no longer have connectivity, because they don't recognize the current available network. Try reconfiguring the camera and connect it to the network, and see what happens.

 

[hdtvjeff]

Amber means no connection on the Panasonic cameras.

To go back to my post. I might mention too that on the Netgear router that I configured as my slave router, I did the following when configuring it:

Modem to WAN port.
Lan port to PC
Disabled DHCP.
IP range was 192.168.1.2 through 192.168.1.254 (I tried setting as the router's IP 192.168.1.255 but it would not take so I truncated the range to 192.168.1.253 and named router 192.168.1.254
SSID and WEP KEY the same.
I am not sure if Channel should remain the same (Tried both ways)
Have I created a Access point in doing this?

If this is working as it should "EVERYTHING" that would occur and be possible in front of my main router be possible in front of the second Router (AP) ?

When this setup did work I was able to login wirelessly using my smartphone or laptop.

My IP Wireless network cameras would not connect when transferred from Main router area to secondary router area.

I am a newbie with networking and appreciate all help.

Thank you,

JAS

 

[Attic]

Can you try resetting the IP Cameras network settings?

You mention the laptop will lock on to a wireless signal in the location the IP cameras are. Given that, the IP cameras should be able to see the same signal.

The 2nd router should not have it's IP assigned to start unless you are deciding to do this for a particular reason. The 2nd router (in AP mode), will be given an IP by the first router which is a DHCP server. The 2nd router will need to be given this IP by the first router.

This can be changed if desired by setting a static IP for the 2nd router, but this should be done from the first router.


Your setup is:
Modem ----> Router WAN Port -----> Router LAN Port ----> 2nd Router (Set to AP Mode)

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FWIW for folks not seasoned in networking, the Apple Airport Extreme and the Apple Express wireless routers make this process very very simple and straightforward. If you can download an app, you can setup and extend wireless networks. For folks who don't want to actively manage and troubleshoot or otherwise tinker/work on their home network the Apple devices are the best choice.

 

[hdtvjeff]

Hi,

A little confused, do I enter an IP address for the second router which is out of range from the first router or will the first router through DHCP assign one?

Also, do the channels stay the same on both?

JAS

 

[Attic]

Hi,

A little confused, do I enter an IP address for the second router which is out of range from the first router or will the first router through DHCP assign one?

Also, do the channels stay the same on both?

JAS

1st router will assign an IP through DHCP to the 2nd "router".

Don't think of the 2nd router as a router, it will be turned into a wireless access point and won't take on any routing behavior.

Channels can be left at auto for both devices, router 1 and the Router2/AP. Channels can be changed later if needed. Router 2 becomes a device on Router 1's network and will have an IP within range of the Router 1's IP Pool ( ex) 192.168.1.2-192.168.1.254). Devices connecting through router 2 will also have an IP within Router 1's pool.



Router 2 manual

PG 99-101 appear to handle our setup here. Confirm you are running a cable from router 1 to router 2's WAN port and don't set a fixed IP for router 2.