My security cam system only has LAN and my home only has WIFI

[kharl]

Hello guys!


i just got a small pretty cool Network Video Recorder, cameras over network, less cabling better quality, i am happy with it, but id like to take advantage of the remote monitoring functions too.


The system has a LAN jack for the internet connection in the rear and in my house, the internet is provided by a wireless modem. the only port it has is a micro usb.


other than getting an additional service from my ISP only for that, what can i do?


i have too little knowledge on networking, i did a small network with a laptop and a wireless router in order to use the app in my phone to adjust the camera position, i mean, i did use the remote monitoring fuction but it only works if my phone and the system are in the same network. What i did is, i use another laptop i have around there i enabled the internet sharing so i connect the laptop to internet via wifi and the NVR to the laptop via LAN cable, the system did recognize the internet,, and my app too but when i wanted to view the cameras, no video at all, then i decide to try to then (with the laptop connected to the wify, to connect the laptop to the router IN line, and to connect the NVR to the router, and then i created a second wifi network with that router and then it work, but only work if both the NVR and the cellphone are in the same network.


but id like to do this without having a router and a computer all time and without the need of be in the same network in order to work.


i understand a router is for providing internet over wifi or lan, but is there a possibility to use the router (which has both lan and wifi function) to "catch" internet over wifi then to provide internet over LAN to the NVR?


or, then, the laptop does provide internet over lan but then it does not work inthe app.




what can i do?


thank you guys

 

[Digital Life]

I would buy a router that is capable of connecting to your first router by wireless and hook the camera with a lan cable to the new router. Everything would be on the same network.

What your looking for would be called a range extender, Some of the more decent all in one routers are capable of this and for around $50 or a bit less should cover it.


Or you could go with Powerline networking which will connect the lan cable to your AC house wiring and hook that to your ISP's router.

Review: 5 power-line devices that take you online where Ethernet or Wi-Fi can't | Computerworld

Powerline networking: what you need to know | TechRadar

 

[kharl]

I would buy a router that is capable of connecting to your first router by wireless and hook the camera with a lan cable to the new router. Everything would be on the same network.

What your looking for would be called a range extender, Some of the more decent all in one routers are capable of this and for around $50 or a bit less should cover it.


Or you could go with Powerline networking which will connect the lan cable to your AC house wiring and hook that to your ISP's router.

Review: 5 power-line devices that take you online where Ethernet or Wi-Fi can't | Computerworld

Powerline networking: what you need to know | TechRadar

The "first" router is wireless and wired.
Remember, the target is to connect the NVR system to the internet so i can use the app to watch it from the internet (anywhere).

 

[Digital Life]

The "first" router is wireless and wired.
Remember, the target is to connect the NVR system to the internet so i can use the app to watch it from the internet (anywhere).

Yes you hook the second router up to it with WiFi and it will get the internet too.


https://www.linksys.com/us/r/resource-center/what-is-a-wifi-range-extender/


Best WiFi extenders of 2019: the best ways to expand your network | TechRadar

 

[kharl]

Yes you hook the second router up to it with WiFi and it will get the internet too.


https://www.linksys.com/us/r/resource-center/what-is-a-wifi-range-extender/


Best WiFi extenders of 2019: the best ways to expand your network | TechRadar

so, it would be:


The laptop catching internet over wifi, then sharing it via LAN to a router, then that router sharing internet via wifi, a second router connected to this last one over wifi, this last router connected to the NVR via LAN.
Wifi modem --> laptop --> router --> router --> NVR


all that for having access to the remote service of the NVR

thats it?


wifimodem -

 

[Digital Life]

No


Cam > Lan of router 2 > Wifi router 2 >>>>> Wifi router 1 > Internet

 

[kharl]

ok, i will show you what i have.

The wifi modem (white), the router; has lan and wifi and the NVR

 

[Digital Life]

What is the make and model of the black router.


What is the make and model of the white router.

 

[kharl]

What is the make and model of the black router.


What is the make and model of the white router.

The white modem is Alcatel MW41NF

the black router is Belkin G Wireless Router F5D7234-4


someone told me that i could solve it all with this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0195Y0A42


can you verify me if that would work?

 

[Digital Life]

someone told me that i could solve it all with this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0195Y0A42

I'm not sure it looks like it has an Ethernet port, For this to work it must have at least one Ethernet port for the camera to plug into, It more than likely would work.



Are you using the Belkin router for anything right now because if you can move it there are several tutorial's online that can show you how to make a wireless bridge with it.
How to Set Up a Wireless Bridge With a Belkin Wireless G Router | Chron.com


Google found a lot hits to do this.
belkin g wireless router "f5d7234" repeater - Google Search

 

[kharl]

I'm not sure it looks like it has an Ethernet port, For this to work it must have at least one Ethernet port for the camera to plug into, It more than likely would work.



Are you using the Belkin router for anything right now because if you can move it there are several tutorial's online that can show you how to make a wireless bridge with it.
How to Set Up a Wireless Bridge With a Belkin Wireless G Router | Chron.com


Google found a lot hits to do this.
belkin g wireless router "f5d7234" repeater - Google Search

Yes it has one ethernet port
no, i am not using the Belking router, so i can completely dedicate it for that, it would be perfect if it works for this


you gave me enough information about it i will see if i put it in practice this night, the only ting i am worried now is, about the configuration of the router, it needs a pc to access, and the camera system works without the pc, i guess i must configure it in a pc and once configured then to connect it to the camera system


Thak you a lot for your time

 

[johnhoh]

i just got a small pretty cool Network Video Recorder

The only thing I want to know is what is the exact make and model of the NVR. This solution might be simpler than it sounds here.

 

[kharl]

the only thing i want to know is what is the exact make and model of the nvr. This solution might be simpler than it sounds here.

zosi zr08rn

 

[johnhoh]

I looked at your manual here and it had a diagram to connect the NVR to the internet. It says to use an ethernet cable. Looks easy enough, am I missing something?
Manual for POE NVR _Zosi View - English – Zosi Help Center Support

 

[Digital Life]

I just looked up your belkin router it's very old technology ~2009, Although this will work I am not sure how reliable it will be, WiFi back then was not the best in the world.

You might have to downgrade the WiFi security settings on your white router to get the belkin to connect to it.

I would get it working with what you got right now and see how you like it but I would defiantly keep my eye's open for a good deal on a router, As fo that TP-Link N300 Wifi Extender you linked to I would personally buy one that's a bit better, One with more LAN ports and probably closer to the $50 price tag -- You get what you pay for.

 

[kharl]

I looked at your manual here and it had a diagram to connect the NVR to the internet. It says to use an ethernet cable. Looks easy enough, am I missing something?
Manual for POE NVR _Zosi View - English – Zosi Help Center Support

yeah, it is easy, and the app in the phone works flawelesly, i worth every cent i paid.
the only problem is that, i onlyy have WIFI in my house

 

[kharl]

I just looked up your belkin router it's very old technology ~2009, Although this will work I am not sure how reliable it will be, WiFi back then was not the best in the world.

You might have to downgrade the WiFi security settings on your white router to get the belkin to connect to it.

I would get it working with what you got right now and see how you like it but I would defiantly keep my eye's open for a good deal on a router, As fo that TP-Link N300 Wifi Extender you linked to I would personally buy one that's a bit better, One with more LAN ports and probably closer to the $50 price tag -- You get what you pay for.

yeah its pretty old, and yes it is reliable, i bought that in order to replace a lot more modern netgear i had, the netgear constantly had signal drop and constant reset of the settings and was common in those netgear then i got that older belking, not the fastest but for the service i have contracted from my ISP for that time, and EVEN NOW the speed is fine.

 

[kharl]

I just looked up your belkin router it's very old technology ~2009, Although this will work I am not sure how reliable it will be, WiFi back then was not the best in the world.

You might have to downgrade the WiFi security settings on your white router to get the belkin to connect to it.

I would get it working with what you got right now and see how you like it but I would defiantly keep my eye's open for a good deal on a router, As fo that TP-Link N300 Wifi Extender you linked to I would personally buy one that's a bit better, One with more LAN ports and probably closer to the $50 price tag -- You get what you pay for.

Ok, i am then pending to your instructions

 

[johnhoh]

yeah, it is easy, and the app in the phone works flawelesly, i worth every cent i paid.
the only problem is that, i onlyy have WIFI in my house

Ah, did not know that. You can get a new router that is popular and reliable for $20. That's what I would do.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-N300...2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&s=pc&sr=1-19

 

[kharl]

Ah, did not know that. You can get a new router that is popular and reliable for $20. That's what I would do.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-N300...2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&s=pc&sr=1-19

yeah i know but despite speed, what would be the difference?


if it is possible i would like to try with this one if does not allow it due hardware, firmware, or any function then i see to get the right one for this