FabSwingers.com > Forums > The Lounge > Connecting issues with smart device
Connecting issues with smart device
Jump to: Newest in thread
 |
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
Boring thread alert:
I bought an indoor security camera to keep an eye on my dog when I’m out, I downloaded the app, followed it but the finally bit where you connect the camera to the router never connects, it says the camera is on 2.4GHz not 5Ghz which I think I’m on, has anyone else done or had problems with similar just wondering if there’s something obvious I’m missing, I’m with Sky if that makes a difference ?!
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Boring thread alert:
I bought an indoor security camera to keep an eye on my dog when I’m out, I downloaded the app, followed it but the finally bit where you connect the camera to the router never connects, it says the camera is on 2.4GHz not 5Ghz which I think I’m on, has anyone else done or had problems with similar just wondering if there’s something obvious I’m missing, I’m with Sky if that makes a difference ?!
"
If its 2.4ghz it will only connect to that on your router. If you have a single channel router (some are default to this) you would need to set your router to show both channels on your WiFi and connect to the 2.4ghz wifi. I'm no IT expert but hopefully that sorts it... |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"Boring thread alert:
I bought an indoor security camera to keep an eye on my dog when I’m out, I downloaded the app, followed it but the finally bit where you connect the camera to the router never connects, it says the camera is on 2.4GHz not 5Ghz which I think I’m on, has anyone else done or had problems with similar just wondering if there’s something obvious I’m missing, I’m with Sky if that makes a difference ?!
If its 2.4ghz it will only connect to that on your router. If you have a single channel router (some are default to this) you would need to set your router to show both channels on your WiFi and connect to the 2.4ghz wifi. I'm no IT expert but hopefully that sorts it..."
I’ve done this and it still doesn’t work, I’m very close to writing a scathing review on Amazon. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I think this is your best thread to date.
It’s been in the pipeline for months, I’ve been honing it for the masses."
I'm disappointed you've not done a countdown each day. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Boring thread alert:
I bought an indoor security camera to keep an eye on my dog when I’m out, I downloaded the app, followed it but the finally bit where you connect the camera to the router never connects, it says the camera is on 2.4GHz not 5Ghz which I think I’m on, has anyone else done or had problems with similar just wondering if there’s something obvious I’m missing, I’m with Sky if that makes a difference ?!
If its 2.4ghz it will only connect to that on your router. If you have a single channel router (some are default to this) you would need to set your router to show both channels on your WiFi and connect to the 2.4ghz wifi. I'm no IT expert but hopefully that sorts it...
I’ve done this and it still doesn’t work, I’m very close to writing a scathing review on Amazon."
Can I ask which camera it is? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"Boring thread alert:
I bought an indoor security camera to keep an eye on my dog when I’m out, I downloaded the app, followed it but the finally bit where you connect the camera to the router never connects, it says the camera is on 2.4GHz not 5Ghz which I think I’m on, has anyone else done or had problems with similar just wondering if there’s something obvious I’m missing, I’m with Sky if that makes a difference ?!
If its 2.4ghz it will only connect to that on your router. If you have a single channel router (some are default to this) you would need to set your router to show both channels on your WiFi and connect to the 2.4ghz wifi. I'm no IT expert but hopefully that sorts it...
I’ve done this and it still doesn’t work, I’m very close to writing a scathing review on Amazon.
Can I ask which camera it is?"
I’ll PM the model.  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"I think this is your best thread to date.
It’s been in the pipeline for months, I’ve been honing it for the masses.
I'm disappointed you've not done a countdown each day. "
I’m saving that for when I take my wig’s down to the dry cleaners. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *otMe66Man
over a year ago
Terra Firma |
I remember having this problem a while back with a wifi booster...
If I remember correctly, I had to change my phone to 2.4Ghz to make a connection through the app to the hardware, this allowed setup to be completed and I then changed my phone back to 5GHZ.
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *elle xWoman
over a year ago
Doire Theas |
"Boring thread alert:
I bought an indoor security camera to keep an eye on my dog when I’m out, I downloaded the app, followed it but the finally bit where you connect the camera to the router never connects, it says the camera is on 2.4GHz not 5Ghz which I think I’m on, has anyone else done or had problems with similar just wondering if there’s something obvious I’m missing, I’m with Sky if that makes a difference ?!
"
Wait you have a dog  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Boring thread alert:
I bought an indoor security camera to keep an eye on my dog when I’m out, I downloaded the app, followed it but the finally bit where you connect the camera to the router never connects, it says the camera is on 2.4GHz not 5Ghz which I think I’m on, has anyone else done or had problems with similar just wondering if there’s something obvious I’m missing, I’m with Sky if that makes a difference ?!
Wait you have a dog "
I know  Stopped reading there tbh |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *elle xWoman
over a year ago
Doire Theas |
"Boring thread alert:
I bought an indoor security camera to keep an eye on my dog when I’m out, I downloaded the app, followed it but the finally bit where you connect the camera to the router never connects, it says the camera is on 2.4GHz not 5Ghz which I think I’m on, has anyone else done or had problems with similar just wondering if there’s something obvious I’m missing, I’m with Sky if that makes a difference ?!
Wait you have a dog
I know Stopped reading there tbh"
 |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
"How close to the router is your camera?
If it's quite close, try moving it further away. You may then find it drops the 5GHz (short distances) & tries to latch on to the 2.4GHz"
I tried this, I connected the camera to an extension lead and walked to the bottom of the garden and it still didn’t work!  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *oozleMan
over a year ago
high wycombe |
Make sure you don’t have a firewall blocking the connection, check that the router is set to dual channel etc, troubleshooting things without knowingly hardware and associated settings can be troublesome. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
» Add a new message to this topic
