HOW-TO Setup ZoneMinder with your USB webcam for security and surveillance

[Stian1979]

Jul 16 01:57:42 localhost zmpkg[3031]: INF [Command: start]
Jul 16 01:57:42 localhost zmfix[3039]: ERR [Can't stat /dev/video0: Permission denied]
Jul 16 01:57:43 localhost zmdc[3043]: INF [Server starting at 07/07/16 01:57:43]
Jul 16 01:57:44 localhost auditd[1773]: dispatch err (pipe full) event lost
Jul 16 01:57:44 localhost last message repeated 9 times
Jul 16 01:57:44 localhost auditd[1773]: dispatch error reporting limit reached - ending report notification.
Jul 16 01:57:44 localhost auditd[1773]: dispatch err (pipe full) event lost
Jul 16 01:57:44 localhost last message repeated 9 times
Jul 16 01:57:44 localhost auditd[1773]: dispatch error reporting limit reached - ending report notification.
Jul 16 01:57:45 localhost auditd[1773]: dispatch err (pipe full) event lost
Jul 16 01:57:45 localhost last message repeated 9 times
Jul 16 01:57:45 localhost auditd[1773]: dispatch error reporting limit reached - ending report notification.
Jul 16 01:57:45 localhost auditd[1773]: dispatch err (pipe full) event lost
Jul 16 01:57:45 localhost last message repeated 12 times
Jul 16 01:57:45 localhost auditd[1773]: dispatch error reporting limit reached - ending report notification.
Jul 16 01:57:45 localhost auditd[1773]: dispatch err (pipe full) event lost
Jul 16 01:57:45 localhost last message repeated 10 times
Jul 16 01:57:45 localhost auditd[1773]: dispatch error reporting limit reached - ending report notification.
Jul 16 01:57:46 localhost auditd[1773]: dispatch err (pipe full) event lost
Jul 16 01:57:46 localhost last message repeated 9 times
Jul 16 01:57:46 localhost auditd[1773]: dispatch error reporting limit reached - ending report notification.
Jul 16 01:57:46 localhost auditd[1773]: dispatch err (pipe full) event lost
Jul 16 01:57:46 localhost auditd[1773]: dispatch err (pipe full) event lost
Jul 16 01:57:46 localhost zmdc[3043]: FAT [Can't bind: Permission denied]
Jul 16 01:57:53 localhost zmdc[3041]: FAT [Can't connect: No such file or directory]
Jul 16 01:57:53 localhost zmpkg[3031]: ERR [Unable to run "/usr/local/bin/zmdc.pl startup", output is "Starting server"]

there is a rpm for zoneminder in fedora repos is there any reason why i couldnt use that to install

[Stian1979]

Originally Posted by ramasees

there is a rpm for zoneminder in fedora repos is there any reason why i couldnt use that to install

In what repo?
I know there is a FC4 live cd with zoneminder, but it's a old version.
I feel uncomfertable leaving my apartment after having som visitors robbing me while I was in japan enjoying life for a few days.

Once I'm away longer then 4 hours I start to worry and a few cameras would lift a burdon off my back.

[Stian1979]

Originally Posted by ramasees

in the default repos

Why did I newer check that out

[Stian1979]

I installed zoneminder using pirut and got

zoneminder failed. The error was: Avslutter zoneminder: DBI connect('database=zm;host=localhost','zmuser',...) failed: Access denied for user 'zmuser'@'localhost' (using password: YES) at /usr/lib/perl5/vendor_perl/5.8.8/ZoneMinder/Config.pm line 89
Can't call method "prepare_cached" on an undefined value at /usr/lib/perl5/vendor_perl/5.8.8/ZoneMinder/Config.pm line 91.
BEGIN failed--compilation aborted at /usr/lib/perl5/vendor_perl/5.8.8/ZoneMinder/Config.pm line 100.
Compilation failed in require at /usr/lib/perl5/vendor_perl/5.8.8/ZoneMinder.pm line 33.
BEGIN failed--compilation aborted at /usr/lib/perl5/vendor_perl/5.8.8/ZoneMinder.pm line 33.
Compilation failed in require at /usr/bin/zmpkg.pl line 45.
BEGIN failed--compilation aborted at /usr/bin/zmpkg.pl line 45.
[FEILET]

ERROR 1045 (28000): Access denied for user 'zmuser'@'localhost' (using password: YES)
Starter zoneminder: DBI connect('database=zm;host=localhost','zmuser',...) failed: Access denied for user 'zmuser'@'localhost' (using password: YES) at /usr/lib/perl5/vendor_perl/5.8.8/ZoneMinder/Config.pm line 89
Can't call method "prepare_cached" on an undefined value at /usr/lib/perl5/vendor_perl/5.8.8/ZoneMinder/Config.pm line 91.
BEGIN failed--compilation aborted at /usr/lib/perl5/vendor_perl/5.8.8/ZoneMinder/Config.pm line 100.
Compilation failed in require at /usr/lib/perl5/vendor_perl/5.8.8/ZoneMinder.pm line 33.
BEGIN failed--compilation aborted at /usr/lib/perl5/vendor_perl/5.8.8/ZoneMinder.pm line 33.
Compilation failed in require at /usr/bin/zmpkg.pl line 45.
BEGIN failed--compilation aborted at /usr/bin/zmpkg.pl line 45.
[FEILET]

[icy-flame]

Originally Posted by ramasees

with me being a bit slow i always look for rpms first heres some useful sites i found that i use
http://rpm.livna.org/rlowiki/
http://freshrpms.net/
http://atrpms.net/
http://dag.wieers.com/rpm/packages/rpmforge-release/
http://rpmfarm.free.fr/
http://dribble.org.uk/configuration.html
http://kwizart.free.fr/fedora/7/x86_64/repodata/
http://download.tuxfamily.org/rpm/dr...dora/7/x86_64/
http://newrpms.sunsite.dk/index.php?section=1

Not all rpm repos are compatiable with each others. I learn my lessons the hard way before

Call me a nerd, but I always prefer to compile my own software unless they are very popular or non-critical. For you can compile the latest stable version, rpm release tend to take some time, and the compiled version generally run faster / more efficient becaue it is optimised for that particular computer.

[Stian1979]

I did zoneminder again the hard way and Iæm now stuck the same place (almoust)

I figured out I will probartly find out the problem fasster this way then the fedora rpm witch seam to be bad.

I could not even get up a webpage in ff.

Now the console is still stopped, but I can see pictures in zones, but I can not find out how to get live streaming.

Jul 17 00:01:00 localhost zmpkg[3600]: INF [Command: start]
Jul 17 00:01:01 localhost zmfix[3608]: ERR [Can't stat /dev/video0: Permission denied]
Jul 17 00:01:01 localhost zmdc[3613]: INF [Server starting at 07/07/17 00:01:01]
Jul 17 00:01:07 localhost auditd[1717]: dispatch err (pipe full) event lost
Jul 17 00:01:07 localhost last message repeated 9 times
Jul 17 00:01:07 localhost auditd[1717]: dispatch error reporting limit reached - ending report notification.
Jul 17 00:01:08 localhost auditd[1717]: dispatch err (pipe full) event lost
Jul 17 00:01:08 localhost last message repeated 9 times
Jul 17 00:01:08 localhost auditd[1717]: dispatch error reporting limit reached - ending report notification.
Jul 17 00:01:08 localhost auditd[1717]: dispatch err (pipe full) event lost
Jul 17 00:01:09 localhost zmdc[3613]: FAT [Can't bind: Address already in use]
Jul 17 00:01:12 localhost zmdc[3610]: FAT [Can't connect: Permission denied]
Jul 17 00:01:12 localhost zmpkg[3600]: ERR [Unable to run "/usr/local/bin/zmdc.pl startup", output is "Starting server"]
Jul 17 00:02:17 localhost zmc_dvideo[2937]: INF [New: 19000 - Capturing at 7.04 fps]

[fire-fly]

Originally Posted by Stian1979

I found a webcam one night while looking for a USB ekstention cable witch had 3 smal pictures on the front.

The Mac Logo, Windows logo and a sweet litle penguin stating there webcam could be used on all 3 systems. It cost 700NTD witch should be about 20USD. If I drop by again I could find out the brand for you and there www so you could see if they got a dealer close to where you live.

Hey Stain1979
yap, thanks if drop by.
Cheers
firefly

[Stian1979]

Originally Posted by fire-fly

Hey Stain1979
yap, thanks if drop by.
Cheers
firefly

www.gdmall.com.tw

the model is called cybercam.
I droped by two days ago to find a powersupply to my router.

[Stian1979]

I have tryed to install zoneminder from the repo, but has so far not found out how to view the zoneminder page.

typin localhost in the browser only give me the apache test page or dont give me annything at all if I remove the lines for test page in the /etc/httpd/conf.d/welcome.conf

[icy-flame]

try:

http://localhost/ZoneMinder/zm.php

Do you have SELinux enables? Good security feature, but its a know trouble maker for most users. I had it disabled on all of my boxes, may not be the best way to do things, but I dont have the time to figure out the right way yet.

[Stian1979]

I got it working after changing the apache katalog from /var/www into /usr/share/zoneminder/www

and disable the selinux.

Now I got only two problems. Streaming dont work. I go to options---images:
"ZM_CAN_STREAM AUTO"
"ZM_STREAM_METHOD MPEG"
"ZM_MPEG_LIVE_FORMAT MPEG"
"ZM_MPEG_REPLAY_FORMAT MPEG"
"ZM_OPT_MPEG FFMPEG"
"ZM_PATH_FFMPEG /usr/bin/ffmpeg"

My second problem is I can not reatch the console from the web. Port 80 in the router is open, selinux and firewall disabled.

[icy-flame]

Originally Posted by Stian1979

I got it working after changing the apache katalog from /var/www into /usr/share/zoneminder/www

and disable the selinux.

Now I got only two problems. Streaming dont work. I go to options---images:
"ZM_CAN_STREAM AUTO"
"ZM_STREAM_METHOD MPEG"
"ZM_MPEG_LIVE_FORMAT MPEG"
"ZM_MPEG_REPLAY_FORMAT MPEG"
"ZM_OPT_MPEG FFMPEG"
"ZM_PATH_FFMPEG /usr/bin/ffmpeg"

If you are using firefox, dont bother with ffmpeg for now, it should work via a set of jpg images.

Originally Posted by Stian1979

My second problem is I can not reatch the console from the web. Port 80 in the router is open, selinux and firewall disabled.

do port forwarding from your router? try access it from a remote location, some routers dont support loopbacks that well.

[Stian1979]

Originally Posted by icy-flame

If you are using firefox, dont bother with ffmpeg for now, it should work via a set of jpg images.

I switched to opera and it shows now

Originally Posted by icy-flame

do port forwarding from your router? try access it from a remote location, some routers dont support loopbacks that well.

I asked my gf to access it from hear office and she did not get annything.
The conection just timeout. I gues I have to try with the apache test page.

[fire-fly]

Originally Posted by Stian1979

www.gdmall.com.tw

the model is called cybercam.
I droped by two days ago to find a powersupply to my router.

Hey
Thanks!
Try to hunt for it this week end.
Cheers
fire-fly