How long has that been happening?
it has been a while, but lately more & more
Any changes on the host computer? New software, other drivers - even hardware.
No
Probably not a hardware problem but being intermittent it could be a loose connection somewhere.
have checked, nothing loose
Does the problem occur when other devices connect to the network?
sometime when another computer comes online, it jumps, but only a second. Does not continue.
Does the camera have a static IP?
Yes
Is the cam wired or wireless?
Wired
Have you tried reinstalling the software or see if there are any new versions or updates? Could be some glitch over time.
can not find any updates, so no.
Some make and model information would be helpful. Check the manufacturer's website FAQs and forums. See if anyone is asking about the same or similar problems.
Speed Dome IP Camera "Dome-Inator" - x27 Optical Zoom, 12 Array LEDs, H.264 Video Compression, Motion Detection. No help from manufacture. Once sold, they won't comment or try to fix.
Thanks for getting back with us. We wanted to video the problem, but since we asked question, problem has not happened. Will keep you updated.
https://youtu.be/kUKUquaWTxY