Appendix E: Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix E: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum distance I can have between the camera and the receiver?
A:Typically 450 feet (137 m) with a clear line of sight in open space, or approximately 150 feet (46 m) in a house. Walls, studs, furniture will interfere with the range of wireless transmission.
Q: Why does my "wireless camera" have a power cable?
A:The term "wireless" refers to the lack of a video cable between the camera and the receiver. The camera still requires a power source.
Q: What does 'line-of-sight' mean?
A:
Q: What is pairing?
A:Pairing is an electronic handshake between digital wireless devices. Pairing allows the devices to communicate exclusively with each other.
Q: Can digital wireless cameras be paired to more than one receiver?
A:No.Digital Wireless cameras can only be paired to one receiver. This is to prevent interception by 3rd parties, and prevents any other device from picking up the signal - this also means that you cannot pair one camera to multiple receivers.
Q: How can I extend the wireless range?
A:A range extender kit is available on www.lorexcctv.com. For details, see “Appendix F: Extending Wireless Range” on page 15.
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