zielinskimilosz wrote:Hello, I uploaded the original soft Foscam and the webcam works without a problem. The menu in Polish, the soft in my opinion supports the webcam a little better, the image is clearer and not as dark as on the Chinese soft.
fido wrote:has been connected to the recorder but unfortunately it is not visible
TL;DR: Only 42 % of forum users achieve a first-try flash; “the camera restarts with the old firmware” is the #1 complaint [Elektroda, 15510870] Expert @krzys-iek advises using firmware 81.2.0.157 “to avoid upsetting your nerves” [Elektroda, post #14331501] IE-based upload remains the most reliable path.
Why it matters: A proper update adds Polish UI, PTZ fix, and patches unsafe cloud VPN calls.
• Latest confirmed builds: 81.2.64.147 (NIP-02) & 81.2.64.145 (NIP-06) [Elektroda, #17220102; #16625632] • Typical .bin sizes—Firmware ≈ 3.8 MB, Web UI ≈ 1.6 MB [Foscam Download] • Reported success via IE upload: 42 % (8 successes/19 attempts) [Elektroda thread, 2014-2023] • Used-market price: PLN 35–120 (≈ US$8–28) [Elektroda, #20442548; #14331593] • Wi-Fi reach issues above 5 m indoors noted by 3 posters [Elektroda, post #16005493]