USB Webcam hooked up to USB port on router??

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jkf1983
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 16:35    Post subject: USB Webcam hooked up to USB port on router?? Reply with quote
Is it possible to hook up a cheap usb webcam to a wireless router to view it remotely?
Is there a router anyone would recommend to do this?
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jsteng
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 5:06    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hook it up? Sure why not.

Will it work? NO.

USB powered webcam are "dump" devices. they dont have any intelligence into it, they need a host machine (PC) to control em. And I doubt you can install that intelligence (drivers) into Routers with USB...

Best is for you to buy an expensive Wireless IP Cam instead.
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jkf1983
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 5:11    Post subject: Reply with quote
Bummer. That's what I figured. Thanks!
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 14:19    Post subject: Reply with quote
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