Author Topic: Need Technical Assistance (Read 3141 times)

PaleRyder · « **on:** December 19, 2014, 06:53:00 PM »

Iv'e searched and read as much as I could about connecting to WU but I haven't been able to find a solution to my issue.

See attached screenshot...I continue to get a connection error. I think my issue is with the FTP address, but WU states to just enter what you see in the box. My CAM directions say it should be a number series...?

Any ideas?

ValentineWeather · « **Reply #1 on:** December 19, 2014, 07:08:54 PM »

"ftp://webcam.wunderground.com/" as in the example

PaleRyder · « **Reply #2 on:** December 19, 2014, 07:19:38 PM »

OK, it must not be the FTP address then...Trying image size and frequency next. I know my username and password are correct.

ValentineWeather · « **Reply #3 on:** December 19, 2014, 07:24:55 PM »

Did U put it in like this? ftp://webcam.wunderground.com/ or this: webcam.wunderground.com/
Try the first one with ftp

DanS · « **Reply #4 on:** December 19, 2014, 07:25:50 PM »

Adding the " ftp:// " would have been my guess as well. how about " http://webcam.wunderground.com " ?

PaleRyder · « **Reply #5 on:** December 19, 2014, 07:28:29 PM »

Tried both of the above

Changed my video settings to low...No good. Changed port settings...No good. Banged head against the wall...Some good, but not with cam.

ValentineWeather · « **Reply #6 on:** December 19, 2014, 07:29:41 PM »

If correct address and everything still not working WU webcams are very hit and miss and basically unreliable. I only get a few pics each day that go through.

PaleRyder · « **Reply #7 on:** December 19, 2014, 07:32:43 PM »

Starting to think that...I can fly jets but cant figure out this craziness!
Where else can I post my cam for people/family to view?

Thanks for all your help!

ValentineWeather · « **Reply #8 on:** December 19, 2014, 07:34:06 PM »

Palerider click on the FTP hyperlink I posted above, you should get login pop up. Try logging in to verify username and pass is working. If you can login with browser it is problem on WU side as usual. Don't expect many images going through anyway.

ValentineWeather · « **Reply #9 on:** December 19, 2014, 07:36:17 PM »

Quote from: PaleRyder on December 19, 2014, 07:32:43 PM

Starting to think that...I can fly jets but cant figure out this craziness!
Where else can I post my cam for people/family to view?

Thanks for all your help!

Best place would be a simple webpage.

PaleRyder · « **Reply #10 on:** December 19, 2014, 07:39:46 PM »

Quote from: ValentineWeather on December 19, 2014, 07:34:06 PM

Palerider click on the FTP hyperlink I posted above, you should get login pop up. Try logging in to verify username and pass is working. If you can login with browser it is problem on WU side as usual. Don't expect many images going through anyway.

I received a Index of / on a blank page.

PaleRyder · « **Reply #11 on:** December 19, 2014, 08:00:29 PM »

I did too, but after entering my info I received the "Index of / "

DanS · « **Reply #12 on:** December 19, 2014, 08:05:32 PM »

also on your WU cam setup page there's a choice of camera settings for "FTP" or "URL".

PaleRyder · « **Reply #13 on:** December 19, 2014, 08:14:09 PM »

Yes, but I don't have a website and not really looking for starting one at this time.
If I found an easy way to obtain one, and manage it (don't have a lot of time) and one that I could stream an image on, I may do it. Wouldn't need WU then I imagine...

ValentineWeather · « **Reply #14 on:** December 19, 2014, 08:18:47 PM »

You have the correct login and pass. Give it some time maybe pic will eventually go through. Make sure you haven't exceeded pic size.

PaleRyder · « **Reply #15 on:** December 19, 2014, 08:25:52 PM »

Will do..I have dialed down the video resolution to lowest. Once it goes through (if) I will dial it up.

As a follow-on. Any recommended locations to purchase a web site/domain?

ValentineWeather · « **Reply #16 on:** December 19, 2014, 09:30:26 PM »

Some people are using here: http://www.wxforum.net/index.php?topic=24485.0

PaulMy · « **Reply #17 on:** December 20, 2014, 01:21:06 AM »

Godaddy has lots to offer for both domain and hosting.

Enjoy,
Paul

PaleRyder · « **Reply #18 on:** December 20, 2014, 07:01:23 PM »

Quote from: PaulMy on December 20, 2014, 01:21:06 AM

Godaddy has lots to offer for both domain and hosting.

Enjoy,
Paul

Thanks! I have now registered a domain (Nomadweather.com) with GoDaddy. I have their webpage maker but I am at a loss on how to have my IP webcam (Foscam) send images to the site.
Any suggestions?

shimon · « **Reply #19 on:** December 23, 2014, 10:50:49 PM »

If you want people to view your webcam you can do it without a website. Since it's an IP cam, as long as the router is on and you are connected the Internet, the webcam is accessible from anywhere. However, you will need to set up a static IP address through DDNS. There are many free static IP sites like no-ip.com (or similar). You then set up a "visitor" login or some IP cameras have the option to set up certain streams to be login-free so you just need to go to the web address and see the IP cam stream (provided they have the correct plugin for that type of stream). You can also set up a jpg image refresh using some Java script which requires no video plugins. I set up a cam in a sheep-shed so anyone can see these sheep. Just copied some Java to refresh a jpg image every second to make a poor-man's video stream: http://fullyfleeced.com/sheepcam/

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Author Topic: Need Technical Assistance (Read 3141 times)