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Home > The Linksys Wireless-G Internet video camera -- a closer look at the available features and third-party reviews of this popular model
November 27, 2006
By: Lynn Bryant
Internet video cameras come in all shapes and sizes. The
only real way to determine which model is right for you is
to take a closer look at the cameras features and read up on
how the camera ranks among third-party reviewers. This
article does just that for the Linksys Wireless-G Internet
video camera (model WVC54GC). Learning more about the
features this camera offers and hearing how this camera is
ranked may help you decide if this camera is a viable option
for you.
First, we will look at the most notable features of the
Linksys WVC54GC that make it stand out among other
Internet video security cameras.
- Built-in web server -- For starters, this
camera is built as its own stand-alone web server. This
means that you can connect the camera directly to an
existing network either wirelessly, or via an Ethernet
cable. Once the camera is connected to your home network,
you can view captured video from any PC in your home. You
can also configure a port on your router to allow you to
gain access to the camera directly through the Internet
from anywhere in the world.
- Configurable security mode -- Another great
feature of this camera is its security mode setting that
can be configured to automatically send an email message
with a short video clip attached if motion is detected.
- Easy recording -- A recording utility tool
allows you to easily record both audio and video data
captured from your camera directly to your local hard
drive. You can set up this feature to record live feeds,
or to just record at predetermined intervals.
- Quality images -- This camera supports
resolution of up to 320x240 pixels and supports enhanced
MPEG-4 compression.
Now we will look at how this camera ranks among some
third party reviewers.
ZDNet,
which performs reviews on emerging software, and technology,
posted a
review of the Linksys Wireless-G camera. Out of 10
points, they rated this camera a 7.5. Some of the pros
listed were easy wireless or wired connectivity and
accessibility from anywhere via the Internet. A few of the
cons mentioned were its large and bulky camera size, lack of
a remote pan/tilt/zoom option, and no outdoor housing
option. They also remarked that the camera setup was
straightforward and image quality was satisfactory.
Another website called
I Review Electronics conducted a similar review on this
camera. They gave this camera a mediocre review. They rated
the features high, but stated that they could not recommend
the camera because several users stated that the camera had
dark resolution in low-light conditions. It was also
reported that some users had trouble connecting the camera
to their WEP-enabled wireless network. Click on the
following link to read their entire
Linksys Model WVC54GC review.
Overall, it appears that this camera has a lot of
potential, but the picture quality, camera size, and lack of
remote camera control are potential drawbacks to this model.
Because this camera is priced low for the features it
contains, you may be able to overlook these drawbacks.
Nevertheless, it still remains a notable Internet video
camera for the price.
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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