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Title: DCS-942L without an internet connection
Post by: Timbowski on February 07, 2015, 09:02:55 AM

Can you set up these cams to operate only within your router/network rather than using the internet connection. We have a cap of 300GB per month and our cams easily use 200+ not leaving much for us, so we have went over several times. I have reduced pic quality, but the whole point in using these is to see/record what is going on, so if I reduce it too much, what's the point.
Thanks!!

Title: Re: DCS-942L without an internet connection
Post by: JavaLawyer on February 07, 2015, 01:05:55 PM

Yes. Internet usage only takes place when the DCS-942L is accessed from outside of your LAN (e.g. when you monitor the cameras from a remote location outside of your LAN). If you refrain from remote access and only monitor the cameras from within your home, the camera usage shouldn't impact your throughput cap.

Title: Re: DCS-942L without an internet connection
Post by: JavaLawyer on February 07, 2015, 01:11:05 PM

Ways to access your camera without impacting Internet usage:

• Use mydlink from a PC connected to the same LAN as the DCS-942L
• Enter the IP address of the camera using an Internet browser on a PC connected to the same LAN as the DCS-942L
• Use mydink Lite or mydlink+ from a mobile device connected directly to your local wireless network (not your data carrier such as Verizon)
• Make sure all DCS-942L recordings are saved to the internal SD card or a storage location located within your LAN
• If you are using D-ViewCam or an NVR, make sure both are hosted within the same LAN as your DCS-942L

How are you currently accessing your camera feed and/or recordings?