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IP Camera's - Sending e-mails when motion is detected

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  • 09-07-2010 11:43am
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    minibob
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭


    Hi,
    Eircom customer and recently purchased an IP Camera. The camera is setup to send an e-mail when motion is detected. The e-mail settings used for the outgoing SMTP server is as follows:
    mail1.eircom.net and port number 25.

    This is not working. Spoke with the IP camera manufacturer and all the settings are correct. But the e-mails are getting blocked at the Eircom SMTP server. Any idea on how to resolve? Troubleshooting for past week and getting pretty fustrated.

    Thanks,
    Gerard
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    watty
    Registered Users Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    eircom is definately the network the cameras are on?

    They have to use the SMTP of whatever ISP they use, not your connection (I'm not assuming the cameras are on same DSL line as you use on eircom)

    You can send email from same network connection as the camera?


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    drBill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 329 ✭✭drBill


    Do Eircom require that you authenticate before using their SMTP server?


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    #4
    minibob
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭minibob


    watty wrote: »
    eircom is definately the network the cameras are on?

    They have to use the SMTP of whatever ISP they use, not your connection (I'm not assuming the cameras are on same DSL line as you use on eircom)

    You can send email from same network connection as the camera?

    Thanks for the quick response. Yes it is a DSL connection - based in Limerick. I use Blacknight to host e-mail account. Normal e-mail works perfectly fine.
    Gerard


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    minibob
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭minibob


    drBill wrote: »
    Do Eircom require that you authenticate before using their SMTP server?

    No authentication required by Eircom.


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    #6
    minibob
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭minibob


    Guys, solved this one. The IP address of the Eircom mail server had to be used.
    Thanks,


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    ingen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,076 ✭✭✭ingen


    im using the same with axis network cameras, all i put in the camera mail settings is : mail1.eircom.net as mail server.

    works fine


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    watty
    Registered Users Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    So either the IP cameras don't have DNS or you didn't enter a DNS server into the IP Cameras.


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    #9
    bkehoe
    Registered Users Posts: 2,153 ✭✭✭bkehoe


    Just curious what type of camera you have and how you find using it?


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    #10
    minibob
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭minibob


    HAI - www.homeauto.com. Purchased at connectedhomes.ie


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    #11
    MunsterCycling
    Registered Users Posts: 4,864 ✭✭✭MunsterCycling


    Cost, their site has no prices


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    ingen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,076 ✭✭✭ingen


    MunsterCycling wrote: »
    Cost, their site has no prices


    well i use the axis cams, bought from www.encom.ie

    i find them great, i have a few, hooked up to dsl modems, set to motion detect, switch on lights etc.. they have pc based software that records onto a server or pc, which works very well, say if you had no internet connection.

    very reliable too.. say you had 3 cameras plugged into your dsl modem, you can remotely connect to any of them and watch live... ( say you are on holidays etc)

    they have a webserver built into them so all you do is plug one of the cameras into a dsl modem, you dont need to leave a pc on. the axis cameras are one of the better ones out there.
    some of the newer ones are POE so you only need to run 1 cable.


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    #13
    minibob
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭minibob


    You need to give Connected Homes a call as some products are for professional installers. This IP camera hooks into a complete automation system - all IP based. Does all of the above with iPhone connectivity etc...


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    #14
    MunsterCycling
    Registered Users Posts: 4,864 ✭✭✭MunsterCycling


    Cheers but don't deal with companies that have secret pricing that they change as the customer comes along.


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    #15
    minibob
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭minibob


    Not all homeowners are familiar with installing IT type devices - thus like any trade you have professional installers and not the DIY market.
    Anyway happy with the purchase and price paid!


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    #16
    MunsterCycling
    Registered Users Posts: 4,864 ✭✭✭MunsterCycling


    But how much did they cost you and what model cameras?


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    #17
    minibob
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭minibob


    HAI Indoor/Outdoor IP Mini Dome Camera - Delivered for 438 Euro (Including VAT).


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