What is IP?
Internet Protocol. A packet-based protocol for delivering data across networks.
It is the basic communication language or protocol of the Internet |
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What is POE?
POE is “Power over Ethernet”. It allows Cat 5 Ethernet cable to deliver both data and power to Network enabled devices by the POE standard IEEE802.3af. Power over Ethernet supplies generally act as a DC injector.
The normal use of this device is in eliminating the DC power supply wiring required for an IP Camera. |
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What is remote surveillance software?
Remote video surveillance software allows the user to login either through internet explorer and an active internet connection there by permitting either live security camera views and or access to the logged data base for any of the connected CCTV cameras. |
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What is a Web enabled?
Web-enabled software application or hardware device is one that requests, and is given access to, services and/or resources via an HTTP request. Typical for a video surveillance IP camera. |
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Standard IP camera features
- Various protocols, UPnP, TCP/IP, HTTP, SMTP, FTP, Telnet, NTP, DNS, DDNS and DHCP
- Ethernet 10baseT / 100 BaseT
- Basic TCP/IP Settings , DHCP / Static, DNS Service
- 802.11g on cameras offering wireless support
- Date and Time Configuration
- Motion Detection
- Pre/Post Alarm Snapshots delivered via Email or FTP
- UPnP & DDNS Support
- Color camera / stand alone network integration
- Image size configuration / image resolution
- Frame rate configuration
- Image Rotation / mirror / Flip
- MJPEG , MPEG4
- Time / Date stamp overlay on image.
- User Security Settings
- How to choose a network camera?
- Indoor or outdoor surveillance camera?
- Is night vision required?
- Is audio recording required?
- Does the camera require a wireless connection?
- What is your desired frame rate?
- Will you camera require email notification for event triggers.
- Will the supplied lens meet your requirements?
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How do I choose my Surveillance / Recording software?
- Determine if you require remote viewing and control?
- What is the total number of webcams or spy cameras required for this location and connected to the Software application?
- Will you need to monitor more than one location?
- Is your computer adequate for the surveillance software application?
- How many days of event based or continuous security camera recording are required?
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Webcam | CCTV | Surveillance | Video Surveillance |
Spy Camera | Security Camera | IP Camera
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