Keep Yourself Safe at Work and Home with IP Camera
An internet protocol camera, or IP camera, is a standalone digital video camera commonly used for surveillance. It allows you to view live videos from anywhere around the world, and, unlike CCTV cameras, it can send and receive data via a computer network and the Internet. Whether you live in a secluded place, have a vacation home or are traveling across the globe, rest assured your property is secure and you can monitor it whenever and from anywhere you want, be it from your computer or from many mobile smart phones and other devices. As each camera has an IP address, there is no need to connect the camera to a computer.
These IP cameras can be installed anywhere, have superior security features and are quite safe because no one else has access to them unless authorized by you. They feature a higher image resolution of at least 640×480 at 30 frames per second with pan tilt/zoom, night vision infra red, motion detection image captures, and they can record and send e-mail alerts, images, highlights, etc.
In the past, the cost of installing security systems at businesses and in homes was very high but now IP cameras are available at a fraction of the cost. The major advantages of IP cameras are remote accessibility and secure data transmission. IP cameras offer secure data transmission through encryption and authentication methods such as WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP and AES. With IP cameras, video analytics can be placed in the camera itself allowing scalability in analytics solutions.
Scalability is the other major advantage of IP based surveillance cameras. All you need to buy are the IP cameras and connect them to an existing network. The network of the IP surveillance system can be expanded according to growing security needs.
IP cameras are in high demand with businesses due to the major security threats we are facing these days. They are installed in ATMs and parking areas that cannot be monitored 24 hours a day. Hospitals and clinics benefit from these IP cameras and can use them in places like drug rooms, emergency rooms, pediatric departments, pharmacies, medical records security offices and other rooms. Colleges and schools use the cameras to keep an eye on students and campus activity. Parents can monitor their children’s activities while at work.
IP cameras are able to function on a wireless network. Initial configuration has to be done through a router; after the IP camera is installed it can then be used on the wireless network. These cameras are also used for navigation purposes by the military.
IP cameras are available in various versions and models that offer countless surveillance possibilities. If you are looking to secure your home and business, IP cameras can be the best choice to record what is going on while you are away.