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loggenrock
Explorer
May 14, 2014

Setting up IP Camera - need DNS - ideas?

Hey all! I'm setting up an IP camera to monitor the sticks and bricks while on the road, etc. To allow for remote access, instructions say I need to establish a DNS, since my ISP uses a dynamic IP address. This all sounds cool, but I have only limited concept of what it all means...! A couple of the DNS providers listed also charge a yearly fee, albeit not much - $15 to $25. Did a search and find there are multiple free DNS providers, including Google. Anyone more well versed than me have any insight/comments/suggestions??? As usual, I appreciate your input! ST
  • 96Bounder30E's avatar
    96Bounder30E
    Explorer II
    May 14, 2014
    I use No Ip and have not had to log in.....but I spent the $14.95 for the enhanced service......
  • Captain_Obvious's avatar
    Captain_Obvious
    Explorer
    May 14, 2014
    I use http://freedns.afraid.org/
    It's free, a little more technical in nature though. No-ip is another one, but I grew to dislike their requirement of logging in to their website every so often.
  • CodyClassB's avatar
    CodyClassB
    Explorer II
    May 14, 2014
    I have both Panasonic and Foscam cameras . They offer free DNS (myfoscam.org and viewnetcam.com) . I used IP Cam Soft for Ipad to remotely view my cameras.
  • Community Alumni's avatar
    Community Alumni
    May 14, 2014
    Did you check to see if your webcam manufacturer provides free DNS service? I use two different brands of webcams and both provide free DNS service. However, I don't bother using them, I use the IP address to access the webcams since my IP address stays the same for several months at a time.

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