misterbones

Hi Folks, I'm a complete newbie and apologize if this is in the wrong forum or already answered...My wife has a small business in another state that currently uses DSL Internet with a static IP which we currently use to access her Swann cameras (4) and DVR...She wants to get rid of her DSL service, in addition to her credit card system through a bank and go with Square. My plan is to get a hotspot/router through Verizon with a static IP and run the cameras through that (as well as the Square connection). I'm wondering if anyone has used a cell hotspot Internet connection (with or without static IP) in order to access their cameras...We don't use them often, just take a look once in a while to see if the employees opened on time, etc., but do need access in the case of shoplifting or break ins to take a look at and download the video (literally only maybe once every couple of months, tops). If anyone can respond, I'd appreciate. Any resources would be useful too. The system we have in place (Swann DVR) is not likely to change...we can't afford a new system and it is not feasible to use a computer server on site because I would be the only person who could support it in case of malfunction (power outtage, resetting, updating OS, etc.) and I am 3 states away. Do wish I had a 3rd party app that could access and control the DVR, though...Swann View Plus sucks on PC (although the app functions pretty well on iOS). Thanks, Paul

Oh yeah...I'd prefer to avoid monthly fees.

Hi folks, My wife has a small business with 4 cameras and a Lorex DVR. Internet access to the dvr and camera has been painfully available to an extent. Recently, something happened and the dvr is now inaccessible. It's difficult for me to fix it because the business is in another state...I could probably get it up and running if I was back there. I basically have come to hate Lorex...our support is no longer free and I was considering getting a new DVR (keep the old cameras in place) in order to try a different company with better internet service and support...Does that make sense? What is the best company for Internet access to your cameras and your DVR'ed stuff? Should I go PC? Basically, I'm looking for 1. a reliable internet connection to camera, 2. a system that is relatively pain-free once set up (doesn't require manual input if system reboots, etc.), 3. Something that will work well with me being at a distance (guess that's related to the first 2). I've tried doing research, but it looks like all the entry level surveillance camera/dvr services are the same. Any help would be appreciated.