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Home > A look at the basic steps of how to set up an Internet camera
September 25, 2006
By: Lynn Bryant
Having you been thinking about purchasing an IP-based
video surveillance camera to install for security purposes?
Are you hesitant because you think it will be too
complicated to set up? Once you realize the steps of how to
set up an Internet camera, you will be surprised with how
simple of a process it really is.
IP-based or Internet security cameras are terms for video
cameras that connect directly to an IP network. IP-based
cameras can be controlled, monitored, and viewed directly
through a computer with Internet access. This capability
gives you a tremendous amount of flexibility in how you can
customize your video surveillance. Because IP-based cameras
are networked directly with your computer and network, you
may feel apprehensive about the difficulty level required to
set the system up. Let us look at the steps required to
install an Internet based surveillance camera so you can
decide for yourself if you are up to the task.
- Determine if you are going to be using wired or
wireless surveillance cameras. The type of camera you
choose does make a difference in setup. Wired versions
require that you run Ethernet cables to the location where
you will be mounting the camera. Wireless cameras on the
other hand simply require a wireless adaptor, which plugs
into your computer, which facilitates the electronic
communication between your video camera and the computer.
Improvements in wireless authentication and encryption
make it a very secure alternative. If you are looking for
the simplest route, wireless is definitely the way to go.
- Accurately access your networks load capabilities. The
ideal range of speed your network can comfortably handle
to facilitate video surveillance should be between 56 Mbps
to 10 Gbps. Of course, if you are planning to install a
large number of cameras or have a need for extremely
high-quality video imaging you will need to have a more
powerful network. A 10 Gigabit Ethernet for example could
easily host up to 1000 video cameras or more.
- Begin setting up your video cameras. Once you have
picked out your cameras, the next step is to get them
connected to the network. To do this you will need to
connect the power cable to the camera and plug it into an
electrical outlet. Next, you will need to connect the
video camera to your computer by using an Ethernet cable.
Install the setup software that came with your camera. You
will receive prompts to go through a few easy steps to
make sure the correct IP addresses are populated. Once
this initial configuration is complete, you can then
unplug the Ethernet cable from your camera. The camera can
then be mounted anywhere you desire as long as it is
within range of your wireless router and a power source.
This is really all that is required to set up an IP-based
video surveillance camera. With the setup process complete,
you can then begin to play around with all of the cool
features that make Internet cameras so great. Things like
motion triggers, alert automation, timed recording cycles,
and the list goes on. With a great camera and a little
determination, setting up your own video surveillance
station may not be so difficult after all.
About the Author
Lynn Bryant is a successful freelance writer and
contributor to Video-Surveillance-Guide.com. Your
definitive guide to video surveillance equipment, CCTV
cameras and wireless security systems for home and business.
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