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D-Link IP Cameras for Home => DCS series Network Cameras => Topic started by: jeffjohn on April 12, 2011, 09:25:12 AM

Title: simple solution to IPCam dropout
Post by: jeffjohn on April 12, 2011, 09:25:12 AM

I use DSC5300s to monitor a holiday home.  One Cam, in particular won't run for more than 2 or 3 weeks and resetting is clearly impractical.  I bought a 7-day solid-state mains timer unit for 10 € and set switch off/on at midnight every Sunday.  Since then no observed problems.   :D

Title: Re: simple solution to IPCam dropout
Post by: WyreNut on April 16, 2011, 01:13:53 PM

Cool low-tech approach!  :)

I've used FTP to log into my camera, then send the "Reset" command to reboot it.

I did find cooling issues with my camera were causing a lot of problems!  The tiny fan had failed inside, and I simply drilled out a bunch more holes to ventilate it!  (Another low-tech approach!)

The dropouts practically disappeared, and the camera has been running for months at a time.  :)

WyreNut