Setting up remote access cctv for a dummie.
Discussion
SystemParanoia said:
Squiggs said:
PixelpeepS3 said:
Yes you will need broadband and then a remotely accessable cctv system like - https://www.amazon.co.uk/H-View-Security-Recorder-...
If I was using this would I still need a computer/laptop at my parents?hence the suggestion for a cheap disposable raspberry pi
Squiggs said:
Sorry for my ignorance - so is the raspberry pi considered to be a computer????
Absolutely.You could use it as a desktop computer if you really wanted to.
Thats how my kids use it when making stuff on minecraft and coding teleporters and cool stuff like that.
Some websites will bring it to its knees reminding you that this is very limited piece of hardware. but @ £35 for the Pi3 and £10 for the Zero-W ... they're hardly expensive.
OldGermanHeaps said:
Neither is port forwarding on any of the equipment mentioned. If you want secure it costs more. Is it the end of the world if they get comprimised?
We're not talking enterprise level security here.. but cheap IP cameras have hardcoded credentials that botnet farmers know and scan for.98 seconds to be subverted here.
( https://www.hackread.com/mirai-botnet-hacks-survei... )
Port forwarding, to SSH or reverse SSHing with a 4096bit keypair with password login disabled is absolutely more secure than exposing the IP camera to the internet without some sort of protection.
Hell... even without using ssh and just diverting the camera interface via NGIX with HTTP authentication will me more secure
( https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/h... )
Add to that you can run failtoban to protect the little pi from endless repeated login attempts trying to overwhelm its little processor. Not that they would gain access, but the processor has to deal with those login attempts instead of the job you want it to do.
( https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/h... )
So as I was saying; its not NSA / Mi5 levels of security.. but its something
Edited by SystemParanoia on Wednesday 1st March 08:58
Squiggs said:
PixelpeepS3 said:
Yes you will need broadband and then a remotely accessable cctv system like - https://www.amazon.co.uk/H-View-Security-Recorder-...
If I was using this would I still need a computer/laptop at my parents?SystemParanoia said:
Squiggs said:
PixelpeepS3 said:
Yes you will need broadband and then a remotely accessable cctv system like - https://www.amazon.co.uk/H-View-Security-Recorder-...
If I was using this would I still need a computer/laptop at my parents?hence the suggestion for a cheap disposable raspberry pi
We have a wireless IP camera for baby monitoring and, while I've never enabled remote access, I understand that once it's done there's no need for a local computer.
If it is a hacking issue, is that a big deal? Someone who hacks in is going to see a couple of old people wandering around. Maybe the hackers can do the monitoring!
Sheepshanks said:
Maybe the hackers can do the monitoring!
Perfect 
But yes, the computer is only required to make the connection more secure.
When the cameras are exposed to the web directly, they can be viewd by internet strangers ( not really the end of the world )
But they can also be subverted into something called a 'botnet', the device then uses its spare CPU capacity and bandwidth to perform co-ordinated attacks to order for whatever reason.
i.e ( https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/oct/26... )
This botnet attacked a major internet DNS server cluster at a sustained rate of over 1Tbps taking down a few social networking sites and many other popular web locations, the biggest DDOS ever! all achieved by utilising subverted IP cameras and other IOT devices with poor security.
If your devices were used in an attack like this, it would consume all of your upload bandwidth meaning you are unable to view footage from the cameras during the attack.
As Hacking is covered by the computer misuse act, there is a very ( VERY ) slim possibility of being subject to legal action from the victim and being accused of being complicit in whatever action took place.
You really don't want to be involved in any way at all if a US Government resource is hacked from your I.P address
as they like to extradite.as i said, we're talking the slimmest of chances almost to the point of 'never gonna happen'
...but what if
VEX said:
DOnt need a fixed IP address for the broadband service.
I resently installed 5x Canary Security Cameras for a clients who is paranoid about child care.
Great little system for peace of mind.
V.
I have the canany at home - seems a fairly decent solution - It sends notification if it detects any abnormal activity, but also you view the feed live (and even on my first gen model) the picture is very good. I resently installed 5x Canary Security Cameras for a clients who is paranoid about child care.
Great little system for peace of mind.
V.
Also as a side note they are easy on the eye
OP - have a look at this:
http://www.costco.co.uk/view/p/swann-dvr4-4550-4-c...
If you're not a costco member there's a 5% surcharge, but still gives the best priced system around for decent quality. Maplin have similar kit (more expensive).
Setup is extremely simple - plug the dvr into an ethernet port on the internet router, wire the cameras, fire up the app on your phone or laptop (no messing around with router/internet configuration required - it is zero setup so long as it has an internet connection), use the app to scan the QR code on the DVR box and you are connected. Obviously change the default password immediately. No other equipment needed in your parents home, no pissing about with home-brew linux.
Cameras are HD quality, have good night vision and can be set up for motion detection on a schedule. It is as simple a setup solution for your problem as you will get.
http://www.costco.co.uk/view/p/swann-dvr4-4550-4-c...
If you're not a costco member there's a 5% surcharge, but still gives the best priced system around for decent quality. Maplin have similar kit (more expensive).
Setup is extremely simple - plug the dvr into an ethernet port on the internet router, wire the cameras, fire up the app on your phone or laptop (no messing around with router/internet configuration required - it is zero setup so long as it has an internet connection), use the app to scan the QR code on the DVR box and you are connected. Obviously change the default password immediately. No other equipment needed in your parents home, no pissing about with home-brew linux.
Cameras are HD quality, have good night vision and can be set up for motion detection on a schedule. It is as simple a setup solution for your problem as you will get.
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