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Can i use a CCTV security camera as my webcam on my windows 10?

Anonymous
2020-03-26T15:14:09+00:00

I have an old CCTV camera which i would like to use as a webcam instead of buying a new one.

I have built my own computer, bought a monitor not realizing there is no in-built camera.

My cctv cam has an ethernet outlet. Which port should it be connected to on my computer and how do i set it up to be used as a webcam.

I am 11 years old, so please be detailed as possible. Thanks a ton!~

SH

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-03-26T16:16:31+00:00

    So after reseting it and connecting it, my device manager is finally showing it, but now i need to figure out how to set it up.

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  2. Ferdinand Nanalig 28,775 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2020-03-26T15:43:24+00:00

    Sorry about that, This is not going to work as your personal camera.

    This is designed to only work as a CCTV security camera.

    Since you only have an Ethernet cable available from the camera it only means that you can only connect that to your router.

    I may suggest buying an after market or affordable USB webcams that are very easy to use and install.

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  3. Ferdinand Nanalig 28,775 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2020-03-26T15:17:50+00:00

    Hi there ssshh_08, I will be your Independent Advisor for today, I hope we can both resolve your problem.

    If you are using a Desktop computer you will only have 1 Ethernet port at the back of your computer tower. And also how old is the Camera that you are trying to install? Most likely these types of cameras needed a driver to install on the machine to get it running.

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-03-26T15:55:07+00:00

    Even if i reset the camera as it has a factory setting in the back and then use a lan to usb cable... even then it wont work?

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-03-26T15:37:23+00:00

    I connected Ethernet to Ethernet then went to Device Manager, but it is not detecting anythig.

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