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by tjs00
Sun Jun 21, 2020 5:26 pm
Forum: IP Cameras
Topic: New Network - now can't setup wi-fi
Replies: 13
Views: 8592

Re: New Network - now can't setup wi-fi

Definitely a good idea, but already reset cameras in an attempt to set up via Amcrest's instructions. Next time! I am marking this closed as the only solution that has worked is to run a long ethernet cable to the installed cameras.
by tjs00
Sun Jun 21, 2020 5:36 am
Forum: IP Cameras
Topic: New Network - now can't setup wi-fi
Replies: 13
Views: 8592

Re: New Network - now can't setup wi-fi

Yeah, good idea Revo2Maxx, I should have done that before so I had a stable network set up regardless of ISP. Grr..
by tjs00
Sun Jun 21, 2020 4:43 am
Forum: IP Cameras
Topic: New Network - now can't setup wi-fi
Replies: 13
Views: 8592

Re: New Network - now can't setup wi-fi

Not sure why these cameras just don't support WPS! I can reach the cameras and all ports are available, I just can't take them down to get them close to the router (hence the long path cable I mentioned).
by tjs00
Sat Jun 20, 2020 8:01 pm
Forum: IP Cameras
Topic: New Network - now can't setup wi-fi
Replies: 13
Views: 8592

Re: New Network - now can't setup wi-fi

Old router was taken away when they did the upgrade. I fear my best solution is to buy a 100' ethernet cable and temporarily run it to each camera to do a an ethernet wifi set up.... $25 down the drain.
by tjs00
Sat Jun 20, 2020 6:51 pm
Forum: IP Cameras
Topic: New Network - now can't setup wi-fi
Replies: 13
Views: 8592

Re: New Network - now can't setup wi-fi

Unfortunately I followed the Amcrest video for setting up on a new network (essentially a new location) and the first step is to reset to factory :(.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60WJ2PnBPmM
by tjs00
Sat Jun 20, 2020 5:46 pm
Forum: IP Cameras
Topic: New Network - now can't setup wi-fi
Replies: 13
Views: 8592

New Network - now can't setup wi-fi

I had all four of my cameras working just fine for years. I switch internet providers today. I can no longer set up my cameras. I reset them them and am using the App Setup method. However, it is trying to do an "Audio Sync" as it asks me to hold my phone near the camera and it will emit a...