What is modem-to-modem direct connection?
Note, the modem here refers to dial-up modem (PSTN modem). If you are in a LAN, or use DSL, cable or other modems, you should be referring to TCP/IP connection. Most people do not know that two dial-up modems can establish direct connection and transfer data. Such a communication method can be very useful in the video surveillance software. Two dial-up modems can communicate with each other without dialing up to the internet. In other words, there is no ISP involved. A modem calling another modem is the same as a phone calling another phone, except that it is now data being transmitted, instead of voice. When you use modem-to-modem connection to transmit real-time video from Watcher to RemoteView, you have to make sure that both PC have modem connected properly, phone line is plugged into modem properly, and the modem is powered on. If you encounter problems with modem connection, please refer to our trouble-shooting page. When the modem dials up to a ISP, it can no longer be used for
