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Old 09-05-2012, 06:39 AM   #34
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Re: being able to tap into the video stream(s) remotely say from a smartphone, does my PC have to be on? The modem next to my desk is always lit up and on regardless of whether or not the PC is on.
Yes. If you're using a dedicated recorder (DVR/NVR), then your PC has no purpose when you're away. You can also turn an old PC into a recorder with various NVR software. For lightweight applications something like Milestone Go would work pretty well.

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Also, I Googled "Ubiquiti Nanostation M2" and saw their site-but frankly can't tell if they offer wireless add-ons or whole camera systems that are wireless. Some more advice here would be much appreciated.
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Ubiquiti has primarily been a supplier of equipment for wireless ISPs (WISPs), though their equipment is used in lots of industries. They make a wide range of devices that can go at very high speeds over very long distances, but you wouldn't need any of that for a typical residential or small business install. They have also recently begun offering some cameras and VMS systems, though the products are pretty basic and do not offer a lot of options. However if you're just looking to bang up a simple camera or two it might be worth considering.
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