Setting up an internet camera is actually a surprisingly simple process. These IP-based cameras are video cameras that connect directly to an IP network. And through any computer with internet access, the camera can be controlled and monitored. Because of its flexibility, this is a great way for someone who wants to customize their surveillance options.
If you ever wondered why you’re children are always bruised when left with the nanny, now you can watch your kids get beaten to a pulp while you’re sitting at a cubicle twiddling your thumb. To start, determine if you want a wireless or a wired camera. This is actually an obvious choice for some because wireless just sounds so much cooler. Remember that a wireless security camera still might need to be plugged into the wall socket if that is the cameras power source.
The wired camera requires an Ethernet cable to run from the camera or the receiver unit if separate to your router or computer depending on your set up. A wireless just requires a receiver plugged into your computer and will transmit the video feed from the camera to the computer. I hope you buy units that are built into the camera so your line of communication, regardless of wire or wireless, is camera to computer/router and nothing in-between.
While it may not be so pertinent to mention today in most homes, I’ll do include this for the technological caves some people still live in- ahem, my parents. To sufficiently transfer video surveillance, make sure you network speeds are at least 56mbps and if you’re connecting multiple cameras you may need up to up your network load capabilities. You can talk to your internet provider about your network capabilities although I must note that standard DSL should cut it.
Once you have everything ready setup is pretty standard. If it’s a wired camera you just need to keep in mind what your limitations are with the Ethernet cable. For both wired and wireless, figure out where you want to mount it and how it is going to be powered. Plug the power cable into the wall; plug in the Ethernet cable to your computer; and install the software that came with your camera.
It’ll walk you through a few steps basically just click yes a bunch of times. Once this is complete, unplug the Ethernet cable if you have a wireless and mount the camera where you want as long as it is within range of your wireless router and has access to a power source. This especially is the case if you’re using this as an outdoor security camera where power sockets are less available.
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