Copyright (c) 2008 Wes Fernley
With security being a topic on most peoples’ minds, many wonder what the best way is to monitor their home and belongings. Various security systems exist and using a combined home security system with surveillance cameras can add extra protection against intruders.
IP Network Camera Placement
Choosing the location to install your IP surveillance cameras should be researched and tested. The location should have a broad viewing angle of the area you are looking to monitor. If multiple IP cameras are required to view the whole room, be sure to place them where they don’t overlap, however, to catch every aspect of the room.
Lighting is also a concern. The room should have sufficient lighting allowing the IP camera to have a clear vision of what is happening and who is intruding. When purchasing an IP camera for low lit rooms, be sure to check the lux rating. The lower the lux rating of the IP camera, the better picture it will give in low light. If the room is completely dark, purchasing an infrared (IR) sensitive IP camera would be wise as these can work in zero lighting conditions.
Wireless Connectivity
One of the main benefits of IP network cameras, is the ability to have a wireless connection to your home network. Considering wireless networks are very popular nowadays as many people use laptops, it will be easy to also install your wireless IP camera to your existing network. This will also limit the amount of wires running to the camera as it will only require a power cable.
Remote Viewing
Using IP cameras for home security offers the ability to view the cameras remotely from any location using a standard web browser. By configuring your home network to allow remote access to the IP cameras, you can login securely to each camera to view live video and access PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) controls if supported by your camera. This gives you peace of mind knowing everything is safe back home.
Most IP cameras also support motion detection with alerts via email, SMS text messaging or other means. Having this configured on your camera, will give you the added bonus of being alerted when motion is detected. You can then login to the cameras remotely to view what is happening.
Remote Recording
With traditional CCTV (Closed Circuit Television Cameras), video recordings would be taped to a local VCR or DVR (Digital Video Recorder). If the intruder wanted to find the video recording, it would be possible for him to destroy any video evidence if it was located on the premises. Remote recording is possible for IP cameras. There are a few ways of doing this.
Remote PC – By setting up a remote PC at another location with Internet access, you could install IP camera recording software to monitor and record from each IP camera simultaneously. You could do straight 24/7 recording or on motion detection.
IP Camera Hosting Services – Remote Recording services can also be purchased from professional companies that securely record from your IP cameras to a remote secure location. An example of a company that offers these services is Network Webcams.
Outdoor Monitoring
IP surveillance cameras can also be placed outdoors using enclosures. Like indoor cameras, you will want to place them where they can view the entire monitoring area and have access to power and ethernet if required. Outdoor lighting will also be an issue as the camera will require proper lighting. Only certain outdoor IP surveillance cameras support infrared (IR) as most infrared IP cameras will reflect off the glass of the enclosure and give a white image. If infrared is required, purchase an outdoor infrared IP camera that comes with the enclosure attached as this will give the best image considering the enclosure is built for infrared. Another option is to use external IR illuminators which attach to the outside of the enclosure.
Using an IP camera to monitor your home will give you many benefits and the peace of mind knowing your home and belongings are safe.
Wes Fernley
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March 8th, 2010 at 5:52 am
can anyone explain the exact meaning of this home monitor system?
Survey your home, office or work site using this network camera server that lets you connect up to 12 network cameras (not included). Capture and access still images and video via your Web browser, view footage on a TV, or send it to your e-mail address, FTP server or a compatible cell phone.
Product Features
From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores
Allows you to capture still images and video and access footage via your Web browser (Internet connection required), view footage on a TV (adapter required, not included) or send footage to your e-mail address, FTP server or compatible cell phone
Supports connection of up to 12 network cameras (not included)
10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet interface for fast Web connectivity and footage transfer
Supports ID/password authentication and IPsec encryption for improved security; supports IPv4 (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DHCP, DNS, ARP, ICMP, and POP3 before SMTP) network protocols
Allows capture ofSurvey your home, office or work site using this network camera server that lets you connect up to 12 network cameras (not included). Capture and access still images and video via your Web browser, view footage on a TV, or send it to your e-mail address, FTP server or a compatible cell phone.
Product Features
From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores
Allows you to capture still images and video and access footage via your Web browser (Internet connection required), view footage on a TV (adapter required, not included) or send footage to your e-mail address, FTP server or compatible cell phone
Supports connection of up to 12 network cameras (not included)
10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet interface for fast Web connectivity and footage transfer
Supports ID/password authentication and IPsec encryption for improved security; supports IPv4 (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DHCP, DNS, ARP, ICMP, and POP3 before SMTP) network protocols
Allows capture of JPEG still images at 640 x 480, 320 x 240 or 160 x 120 (for cell phone only) resolution; also allows capture of MPEG video at 640 x 480 resolution at 12 fps, 320 x 240 resolution at 30 fps or 160 x 120 (for cell phone only) at 30 fps
Image buffer stores up to 125 frames at 324 x 240 resolution; built-in Secure Digital media card slot lets you expand the server’s storage capacity (media not included)
Built-in calendar timer, time and day access control and auto time adjustment with NTP
Motion-detection sensor and motion-based image capture and transfer function allows the server to automatically send images and video to your e-mail address when the external sensor, alarm, motion detection and/or timer is activated
Allows up to 150 simultaneous viewing connections by linking up to 4 additional network servers (not included)
RCA audio input and RCA audio output allow you to connect an optional speaker or microphone (both not included) for easy 1-way or 2-way communication
Includes AC power adapter, power cord and installation software CD-ROM
March 8th, 2010 at 10:54 am
It’s a video monitoring system. There are hundreds of them on the market.
What’s not to understand??
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