CCTV Camera World Knowledge Base

  1. Wireless IP Camera Setup Guide

    Wireless IP Camera Setup Guide
    We receive many requests for wireless camera streaming for security and other unrelated applications such as monitoring manufacturing processes or placing cameras on UAVs. Until 2012, the options available were limited to analog D1 resolution wireless video transmitters of 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz frequencies such as the one found in this outdoor wireless security camera. These RF […]
  2. How To Setup a Point To Point Wireless Access Point Link for IP Cameras

    How To Setup a Point To Point Wireless Access Point Link for IP Cameras
    Our 2.4GHz wireless access point radio is a great product to use for long range wireless video transmission, especially in cases where your camera's built-in wireless radio or wireless router are just not strong enough to provide a stable video signal. If you currently have a wireless IP camera and noticed your camera is frequently dropping […]
  3. Recording IP Security Camera Systems to FTP or the Cloud

    Recording IP Security Camera Systems to FTP or the Cloud
    Cloud storage has become increasing popular the last few years for storage solution needs that arise in companies. It has also become very popular as a solution for off-site storage and backup of footage from IP cameras and IP camera systems that need lots of storage space, as recording in HD resolution is very memory […]
  4. Security Camera System Port Forwarding on your Airport Extreme Router

    Security Camera System Port Forwarding on your Airport Extreme Router
    In order to view your cameras while you’re out shopping, at work, on vacation, or anywhere but home you’ll need to forward the ports on your router's firewall to stop the packets being sent from being filtered by your router. What does this mean? Our DVRs and NVRs are always open to communications and are […]
  5. Port Forwarding Bell Hub 1000 for Security Systems

    Port Forwarding Bell Hub 1000 for Security Systems
    If you want to view your cameras remotely and are not familiar with networking, then you might be stuck wondering why you time out all of the time. Don't worry, you're not alone. This is due to ports on your network being closed and unavailable for network packets to travel through on layer 4 of […]
  6. Port Forwarding for Actiontec GT784WN

    Port Forwarding for Actiontec GT784WN
    In order to view your surveillance system remotely there are a few things that have to be configured on your network. First, you will have to create port forwarding rules in your router in order for the data that's put out by your DVR/NVR to pass through the firewall within the router on your network. Second, […]
  7. How to Reset Your NVR or DVR

    How to Reset Your NVR or DVR
    Sometimes a single configuration can mess with your entire surveillance system's functionality. Zeroing down the exact cause can be very time-consuming. If you have a misconfigured NVR or DVR recorder and want to correct it, but don't know what setting is the culprit, you can use the "DEFAULT" feature to reset the digital video recorder […]
  8. How to Connect a HDCVI PTZ Camera to your DVR

    How to Connect a HDCVI PTZ Camera to your DVR
    In order to install a PTZ camera and have its features work generally you will need to connect two additional leads for RS485 Serial Data. RS485 will control the Pan/Tilt/Zoom functions on your PTZ. With HDCVI there is an alternative, you can send video and PTZ controls over the same line with this technology. Today […]
  9. Port Forwarding ASUS RT-N66U for your NVR Recorder

    Port Forwarding ASUS RT-N66U for your NVR Recorder
    Port forwarding is essential to viewing your surveillance system remotely. Without redirecting your packets you'll be stuck timing out every time you try to view your feed from a remote network. We try to make this process as simple for our end users as possible. I remember the first time I attempted to forward ports […]
  10. How to Connect an Analog PTZ Camera Using Video Power Data Baluns and Ethernet Cable

    How to Connect an Analog PTZ Camera Using Video Power Data Baluns and Ethernet Cable
    Installing an analog Pan Tilt Zoom Camera (PTZ Camera) has a little more complexity to it than a regular camera alone. There are 2 RS485 leads that also need to be wired to the DVR or PTZ Controller. Using Video/Power/Data Cable can be costly. However there is an alternative. If you use a pair of […]
  11. How to make your own Inspection Camera

    How to make your own Inspection Camera
    Here at CCTV Camera World, we customize our products to fit our customer's needs. A ton of time goes into developing new innovative ways to use our products. Today we discovered a new way to use our cameras, and we're going to share it with you. I'm telling you, the possibilities are endless.
  12. How to change the order of IP cameras connected to your NVR

    How to change the order of IP cameras connected to your NVR
    Want to change the order of PoE IP cameras connected to your PoE NVR, then this is a must watch video for the quick trick needed to reset the camera settings on the NVR. First, make sure you connect the cameras to the numbered PoE ports on the back of your NVR recorder. Disregard the […]
  13. DDNS Setup using NO-IP and your Computer

    DDNS Setup using NO-IP and your Computer
    So you’re having trouble viewing your surveillance system remotely, and you’ve already read our articles on forwarding your ports. Unless you pay your internet service provider for a static IP address you will need to set up Dynamic DNS (DDNS) in order to access your home network remotely. This article will explain what is DDNS, […]
  14. Wireless Security Camera System Setup Guide for Long Range Transmission

    Wireless Security Camera System Setup Guide for Long Range Transmission
    This How To guide discusses the steps necessary to setup a wireless camera system for long range transmission that can be used indoors or outdoors. We show how our wireless security cameras with built-in WiFi radios can be used with professional 2.4GHz WiFi access points to establish reliable signals for transmission up to 300ft. Clear […]
  15. How to make wired IP cameras in to Wireless IP Cameras

    How to make wired IP cameras in to Wireless IP Cameras
    If you are looking to set up one IP camera as a wireless web cam for your home or business that is also accessible from anywhere in the world, then this guide is for you! In this setup we will discuss how to make your wired IP security camera in to a wireless camera so […]
  16. How to view IP Cameras from a web browser

    How to view IP Cameras from a web browser
    Let's say you know very little about IP security cameras and you just purchased one. You have it in your hands, and you are wondering how to view the darn thing. If you've purchased one of CCTV Camera World's IP cameras then it's easy to view your camera on your computer. The guide below is […]
  17. How to find the IP address for your Ubiquiti access point?

    How to find the IP address for your Ubiquiti access point?
    Whether you are trying to find the IP address of a new Ubiquiti access point or one that you just simply forgot what you set its IP to, this quick guide will show you how to find the device on your network.
  18. The Beginners Guide to Wildlife Photography

    The Beginners Guide to Wildlife Photography
    With the advent, and rampant popularity of the digital camera and then the rise of the smart phone it seems that almost everyone is an amateur aspiring photographer with a least one zoom lens and photo under their belt. It is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby, as you are able to commemorate special moments in […]
  19. Motion Detection Recording Setup for Security Camera DVRs

    Motion Detection Recording Setup for Security Camera DVRs
    This article will take you step by step through the process of enabling motion activated recording in your DVR or NVR recorder that you have purchased from CCTV Camera World. This is a very straightforward and simple process that should be very similar regardless of your unit and firmware. When you have your cameras set […]
  20. Xfinity Router Port Forwarding

    Xfinity Router Port Forwarding
    This article will take your through the process of port forwarding your Xfinity router. Port forwarding is a necessary process of establishing port rules within your router to allow internet traffic outside your home network to access your security system. This in turn allows you to view your live camera feeds from wherever you are, […]

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