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Do I need to configure my router?

If your router supports UPnP (Universal Plug-n-Play), then Vulkano should be able to configure your router. Most current consumer routers support UPnP, but here are a few manufacturers whose networking products may not support UPnP: Apple 2Wire AT&T If you got a … Continue reading →

Can I use 2 or more Vulkanos remotely from my house at the same time? Am I able to set different port numbers per Vulkano? (i.e. one for me to use and one for another family member to use remotely at the same time)

At this time, setting individual ports per Vulkano is not supported. This may or may not be problematic depending on what you want to do. It will be a problem if you and the other family member are both using … Continue reading →

Can I have my Vulkano Flow work over Ethernet cable to my router, rather than the WiFi? My concern is the video quality and possible interference in my Wifi signal. So I'm wondering if I can opt for the wired cable network versus the wireless network method.

Absolutely!  Any of the Vulkano models will work fine using an Ethernet connection.  Simply connect the unit to your router using the supplied Ethernet cable (or any suitable CAT-5 cable).  Run the Setup Wizard and select “Skip” if you see … Continue reading →

How do I Port Forward my router?

Port forwarding is currently required by Vulkano in order to access the recording functions (except Vulkano Flow) when you are outside the home, and to allow video streaming to iPhones, iPod Touches and iPads when they are streaming over a … Continue reading →

Do I need to use static IP with Vulkano?

Since Vulkano renegotiates UPnP port forwarding rules whenever it gets an IP address via DHCP, it should not need to have a static IP set if your router supports UPnP (and UPnP is enabled). However, you can use static IP … Continue reading →

Does Vulkano support Wireless Protected Setup (WPS)?

Press the WPS button on the Router.  Some routers use a button within their web interface to enable WPS mode.  Check your router’s documentation to be sure. Press and hold the button (marked as RSVD) on the left side of … Continue reading →

Will Vulkano work with my 802.11g router?

Yes, it will work with a 802.11g router. Vulkano has been tested with many 802.11g & 802.11n routers. While it can connect to an 802.11b router, the performance of 802.11b wireless networks is not fast enough for good video streaming … Continue reading →

What types of wireless encryption does Vulkano support?

Vulkano supports the following wireless security standards: Open (no security) 64-bit WEP 128-bit WEP WPA-personal (TKIP) WPA2-Personal (TKIP or AES) The security mode is detected automatically during the setup process, so there is no need to set the security mode. … Continue reading →

Does Vulkano work behind a proxy server?

No.