How to Install a Traffic Cam or Webcam

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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 need help, please contact us for free assistance in setting up your NH traffic cam.

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.

How to Install a Webcam Yourself:

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

• A web camera (see recommendations below)

• Webcam FTP upload software (Get a FREE Trial from Coffee Cup Software). NOTE: If this software will not work, we recommend using the software from www.VisionGS.de with assistance from us.

• An extension cable if the computer is beyond 4-5 feet from the camera location (see recommendations below).

• Computer with windows 98 or higher, left on 24/7/365 if possible.

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

From Staples

This webcam usually runs around $85

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'

From Buy.com

This webcam usually costs around $115.00

From Buy.com

This webcam usually costs around $43.00

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.