IP Camera For Internet Surveillance

IP Camera can cater the need of those users they want only one standalone but versatile camera for remote monitoring. This small unit is basically a mini-computer with the built-in software to handle the task of video streaming. The installation and configuration are designed to be simple enough even for users without professional computer knowledge. Monitoring from remote site requires only any common Internet browsers such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc. Advantages of IP Camera: 1. No computer is required.
2. Flexibility - A single and stand-alone unit that can be placed anywhere. Only network cable and power are required to connect with simple configuration..
3. Functionality - Most this kind of camera can provide recording, ftp upload, email notification in addition to basic live monitoring.
4. Installation - Apart from static IP addressing, DHCP may also be supported for more user-friendly setup. DDNS is generally supported for users with entry-level broadband.
5. Ease of use - No additional software is required at the client side. Many models support both ActiveX and Java that are standard setup for most Windows desktop.
6. Stability - It works without any additional components, to give greater stability.
7. Quality - Many formats of high picture quality including Motion JPEG, MPEG4 and AVI are supported. Some models even offer CCD sensors apart from the most popular CMOS. CCD can just enrich the scope of application.
8. Cost - The cost of IP Camera solution is basically the camera itself. Other cost including hidden maintenance cost, labour cost for installation and setup are kept minimum.