There are network cameras that are limited to 100 meters. -----Original Message----- >From: Steve Tomporowski <didym...@gmail.com> >Sent: Dec 22, 2008 7:45 AM >To: The Hardware List <hardware@hardwaregroup.com> >Subject: [H] A Long Way for a Webcam > >Here's the situation. I have a Microsoft Lifecam (USB) that is far >enought away to required 50 foot of cable to get to the computer. Due >to various restrictions, neither the computer nor the camera can be >moved. The camera will work with two 15 foot extentions, but will not >work with one more. If a hub is inserted, that does not help, in fact >the webcam will not work with a hub at all. Other than moving the >computer closer to the 30 ft limit (not counting the 6 foot cable on >the Webcam), I don't have any ideas. I'm open to suggestions. Is >there a better way to do this? The local Best Buy doesn't have >anything other than USB webcams. I've also tried a logitech webcam >and it has more problems than the Microsoft. > >How can I get this done? > >Thanks....Steve
Mark Dodge