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How to Install a Traffic Cam or Webcam

 

Installing a Webcam or Traffic Cam:

Installing a webcam or traffic cam is easy. Basically, you will need a webcam and webcam software that automatically uploads to a server. If you would like instructions on installing the traffic camera yourself, please see the information below. If you would like us to install the traffic cam for you to use on our NH Traffic Cams.com site, we charge only a small fee. Either way, if you own a business, you will get free advertising for as long as you allow us to use the images you generate from your traffic cam. If you do not own a business we can donate the web page to a charity of your choice or we can create a family page for you. All other ideas will be considered in exchange for setting up a traffic cam at your location.

 

Have us Install your Traffic Cam:

Depending on the cam you select, a complete installation (in New Hampshire only) starts at only $95 one-time fee! For this low cost, you obviously must allow NH Traffic Cams.com to use the web cam images on our site. The only possibility for additional charges to install the web camera are if an extension cable is needed (up to 10 feet) is $30, or if you want a higher quality camera. For different web cameras, the price varies. Please contact us for pricing. If you buy the web cam ahead of time, and install the webcam software yourself, we are still available to complete the installation of the software and connect you to our site for a minimal fee of $50

 

How to Install a Webcam Yourself:

To install a camera for use as a traffic cam, you will need the following:

Once you have everything required, follow instructions provided to install the Coffee Cup webcam software and the webcam.

 

Next, restart your computer. Once the computer has been restarted, open the Coffee Cup Software. Please note: The instructions provided here are for Coffee Cup Software version 4.0:

  • Click on "Options"

  • Click on the "General Settings" tab

  • Check "Run at Windows Start up"

  • Check "Reload Last Used Video Connection on Start Up"

  • Click on the "FTP Upload Settings Tab"

  • Check "FTP Upload Enabled"

  • Set "Capture an Image and Upload it Every" to 30 seconds (preferably)

  • For "Name of Image on website" It is best to use webcam.jpg, or your business name if you want to use it on NH Traffic Cams.com

  • Click on "Edit/Add Servers" and add your server info if you want to upload the webcam images to your own website. If you do not have a website and want to upload the images directly to NH Traffic Cams.com, please Contact us for detailed information for this section.

 

Webcam & USB Extension Cable Recommendations


 

From Staples

This webcam usually costs around $139.00

Logitech® QuickCam® Orbit MP

Logitech® QuickCam® Orbit MP

Logitech® QuickCam® Orbit MP


 

From Staples

This webcam usually runs around $85

Logitech® QuickCam® Pro 5000

Logitech® QuickCam® Pro 5000

Logitech® QuickCam® Pro 5000


 

From Staples

This USB Extension cable usually runs around $29.95

Belkin USB A/A Extension Cable, 10'

Belkin USB A/A Extension Cable, 10'

Belkin USB A/A Extension Cable, 10'


 

From Buy.com

This webcam usually costs around $115.00

Logitech QuickCam Orbit

Logitech QuickCam Orbit

You've never seen anything like the unique combination of form and function in the QuickCam Orbit MP. Motorized pan and tilt keeps this stylish camera focused on you, and the True 1.3 Megapixel sensor delivers superior quality images.


 

From Buy.com

This webcam usually costs around $43.00

Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX Webcam - Black, Charcoal - CMOS - USB

Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX Webcam - Black, Charcoal - CMOS - USB

QuickCam Communicate STX takes your video communications to the next level. Clearer video with 640 x 480 VGA quality and RightLight technology provides improved image clarity even in low light, and your calls are always echo-free with the integrated microphone and RightSound technology.


 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

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