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by: Dan Michaels
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Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 Time: 11:24 AM
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Setting up a network camera is not as complicated as it might sound. The cameras are IP-based video cameras meaning that they connect to an IP network. Once your network is setup with the camera, it allows for remote access and video management from anywhere around the world with internet access. It is a great setup because you have the flexibility to add or remove additional network based security hardware with minimal change to the infrastructure.

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. It's the same setup whether you are just watching your home through a single camera set up, a small shop owner with a couple indoor and outdoor cameras, or a giant corporation. The infrastructure and management just gets a little more complicated with more cameras.

First you need to determine if you want a wired or wireless camera. Remember that wireless cameras still need to be plugged into the wall socket for power and that wired cameras need to be able to reach both the network router and a power source.

For outdoor purposes, the flexibility of a wireless camera makes it an ideal candidate for outdoor security cameras. Keep in mind that many factors affect the range and strength of the wireless signal. Thick walls and metal objects are the worst enemies of wireless signal.

While it may not be so pertinent to mention today in most homes, there still is concern of sufficient bandwidth. To sufficiently transfer video surveillance, make sure you network speeds are at least 56mbps and if you're connecting multiple cameras you may need to up your network load capabilities.

You also have the option of talking to your internet service provider about what the data transfer speed is currently and any upgrades that may be available if you need to beef up your network. Just do not let them sell you stuff you don't need, they seem to have a knack for that. Just find out what speeds they offer and what you currently have.

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.

It then becomes a matter of plugging in the power, plugging in the Ethernet cable from the camera to your computer even if it is a wireless, and installing the software onto your computer and clicking yes a bunch of times. Once you are done with the software install you are done with a wired camera. With a wireless camera you can unplug the Ethernet cable and mount the camera anywhere as long as it is within range of your wireless router.

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Security cameras are great investments in the safety of you and your family. Outdoor Security Camera Resource was established to help you learn about security surveillance cameras.

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