I have a security camera system. To view it remotely, I have it connected to the Internet via a cable modem.
So, on this picture, ignore the WiFi router for a moment, the camera system DVR is connected directly to the yellow “Ethernet” port on the modem. Works fine, I can view remotely on my phone from anywhere.
But I also want to have WiFi at the location.
So I bought a WiFi router. I hooked it up like in the picture, and connected my camera system to one of the LAN ports on the WiFi router.
The problem is I can only see my camera system remotely (ie on my phone) when my phone is connected to the WiFi. As soon as I get out of range and get on cell service, or if I hook up to a different WiFi source, I can’t see the cameras.
What am I doing wrong?