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 cctv video feed thru prepaid broadband, for remote viewing, possible?

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maxcheam
post Nov 29 2012, 09:30 PM

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i personally use both Yes 4G and Maxis 3G (public IP activated) to host my CCTV (i'd call it IP Camera instead) at home. Why do I use 2 providers? 'cause Maxis connection is unreliable at times and I will use Yes 4G when that happens.

Maxis is claiming that with their public IPs, you shouldn't be able to access it remotely using another Maxis connection (Maxis Fibre, Maxis 3G, Maxis Wireless Broadband, etc). But you can access it when using other service providers. This is just a matter of routing structure configured at their end.

However, recently, I'm having issues where it is the reverse. I can't use other service providers to access the IP Camera hosted using Maxis connection. I can use another Maxis connection with public IP activated to access it. This is obviously their routing is messed up. Already opened a case with them but it's almost a month now and they haven't fix it yet.

So, for now, I'd recommend to use Yes 4G with the Zoom Gateway. I understand that Yes 4G is quite expensive compared to other service providers. I'm using the 1Malaysia Value Pack that comes with 1GB/month and it's more than enough for hosting IP Camera because I don't watch them all the time using my phone/computer.

Hope this information is helpful! wink.gif
maxcheam
post Dec 1 2012, 10:59 PM

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QUOTE(frogprince619 @ Dec 1 2012, 01:38 AM)
Thank you Max for your explanation. It is very helpful. So looks like Maxis is quite unreliable for now. Will explore YES. My only concern is the coverage of its network.

I have tried 3G at my area using my mobile and the reception is full bar which is why I was considering Maxis.
Not sure about YES though. I am sure the agent will tell me good coverage but how do we confirm before committing?

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you're most welcome! wink.gif

For Yes 4G, it's best if you can test it out personally at your area. Either borrow from someone or pay for it. you can easily get a used Yes Go dongle and buy a prepaid ID to test it out. Check out the sales thread! smile.gif
maxcheam
post Dec 3 2012, 01:01 PM

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QUOTE(frogprince619 @ Dec 3 2012, 10:17 AM)
Hi Max,
I manage to go over to YES shop and they loan me a zoom test unit (deposit RM400).
Tested it out and got a full bar reception at my area.
So...returned and registered.
Will have to try out my AVTech IP Push Video Camera now and see how it works.

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glad to hear that. wink.gif

 

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