I finally got my DCS-2630L up and running on my home wifi network.
Some background: I have comcast (yuck) as my inet provider. I have my own Motorola surfboard cable modem, a Linksys WRT54G hardwired to that and running DHCP with port forward for external access to camera (et al), a Dlink DIR-615 hardwired to that in another room acting as an access point (same SSID, no DHCP). Both routers have Wifi on. 1400 square foot house. 3 camera (Swann ADS-440, Dlink DCS-5009, and now the DCS-2630L), and a NAS that can act as an FTP server. I connect either via MyDlink software, or generic IPCam software (if I want to view all 3 cameras).
I'm a networking novice, but have pieced this together over the years from internet searches, so it's likely not the ideal setup!
Since adding the 2630L to my network, I'm noticing:
1) viewing the camera video live is VERY jerky. Either stops/starts, or seems slow than "catches up."
2) Oftentimes cannot connect to all 3 cameras. One or another will be unavailable.
3) The DIR-615 has the last available firmware update (I believe) on it, and so dates/times are NOT current (only goes up to 2010, I think?). I could install the DD-WRT, but don't feel experience enough to attempt that.
3) Last night, figured out that the 2630L, which is in the same room as the DIR-615, doesn't really LIKE the DIR-615. I had to a) reboot the Linksys, b) turn OFF the DIR-615, c) reboot the 2630L, then finally d) boot the DIR-615 -- all this before I could connect to the 2630L.
4) all cameras have fixed IP addresses and ports forwarded and accessible from outside.
I'm concerned that my setup is causing slowdowns on my wifi and that's why the camera video is so jerky -- is that possible?
I'm also concerned that my setup is just too funky, and that's why the cameras go in and out. Last night, everything was working. Today, from my iPad on work wifi , I can connect to 2 of the cameras, but not the 3rd. Would that be a PORT issue??
Just trying to work out the kinks -- any input is appreciated.
Cara