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DVR Connection Over 4G Wireless Issue

UE
Undisclosed End User #1
•Mar 08, 2018

I run investigations for a retail chain and have been trying to experiment with a "drop and go" system where we could install a couple of covert cameras and connect them to a DVR for recording.  The DVR would then be connected to a router which is then connected to a Cradlepoint bridge with a 4G card so that we can tie and and review/pull back video footage as needed.  I have tried to set up port forwarding to be able to access the unit remotely by going to the DYNDNS service but have been unable to get it running.  Any thoughts?

NOTICE: This comment was moved from an existing discussion: Cellular (4G / LTE / 5G) For Video Surveillance Guide

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UI
Undisclosed Integrator #2
•Mar 09, 2018

 I would be interested in this too. 

UE
Undisclosed End User #3
•Mar 09, 2018

Do you get public IP on the 4G  side?

MC
Marty Calhoun
•Apr 06, 2018
IPVMU Certified

Open up IP Passthrough in Local IP settings. This will allow you to hit the DVR unit with whatever LTE public address you have purchased. Make damn sure you have a Static address or it will not work as you need.

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UE
Undisclosed End User #4
•Apr 06, 2018

Like Marty said, don't use DDNS and be a cheapskate!  Spend the extra money and get a static IP and make sure you enable the Firewall/VPN on the CradlePoint.  My suggestion is use USB modems not embedded so you can use multiple carries for best signal.  And get a good data plan if you plan to stream lots of video :-) , gets expensive if you under estimate and go over.

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MM
Michael Miller
•Apr 06, 2018

What carrer are you using?   If your using Verizon you need to get a M2M account setup which costs 500$ then you get publicly routable static IPs. Otherwise you are not remoting in. 

U
Undisclosed #5
•Apr 06, 2018

$500! How is the monthly on a M2M account?

 

MM
Michael Miller
•Apr 06, 2018
In reply to Undisclosed #5

Depends on how much data you plan to use a month.  Last time I looked they have 10GB plans and the data is pooled.  So if you have 10 10GB plans you have 100GB total data. 

MC
Marty Calhoun
•Apr 07, 2018
IPVMU Certified
In reply to Undisclosed #5

 Its a one time fee and then your company can set up as many routers as you need with Static addresses. Dont listen to BS from other suppliers contact Verizon, I have had a good experience with those folks.

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Vladimir Eremeev
•Oct 09, 2018

If you need to use 4G for surveillance (streaming and\or health monitoring), VSaaS can be an option (not p2p). With it you don't need static IP, port forwarding, VPN setup, etc... 

I'm from Ivideon VSaaS, we have a lot of customers - SOHO, Ent , using service with cellular Internet connection. Even for surveillance at transport.

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Frank Farmilette
•Oct 09, 2018
A2 Systems

Re-posted from one of my previous comments

I have a customer using a ComNet CNFE3TX2CXMS 4G modem to monitor a remote video site.

Depending on your application, you may need ports open. I could not get them open any way that I tried using a DDNS service that would work reliably and consistently.

That being said, after the dance with AT&T getting a business class SIM/UICC card (they do not give out residential static IP assigned cards), the system works great. Yes, the start-up cost with AT&T was $500, but the customer took care of that as well as opened up the business account.

Basically 4G for security should only be used as a last, more expensive alternative if no other options are available but it can be done.

 

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