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When it comes to protecting your biggest investment, placing a value on the security of your assets is vital. What could a break-in cost you in damages? How much employee theft is acceptable? If you're like most business owners, then protecting your business isn't an option. Explore the world of IP surveillance cameras to put the best technology behind your business.

What's different about network video?

IP based cameras offer superior image quality to analog cameras, allow for transmitting video over data networks or even the Internet, and, if desired, can be configured to send text messages or e-mails when motion is detected. Have you ever seen an analog camera do all that?

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What is a network/IP camera anyway?

A network camera can be described as a camera and computer combined in one intelligent unit. It captures and sends live video directly over an IP network such as a LAN, intranet or the Internet and enables users to view and/or manage the camera using a standard Web browser or video management software on any local or remote computer on a network. It allows authorized viewers from different locations to simultaneously access images from the same network camera.

What's different about network video?

IP based cameras offer superior image quality to analog cameras, allow for transmitting video over data networks or even the Internet, and, if desired, can be configured to send text messages or e-mails when motion is detected. Have you ever seen an analog camera do all that?

Do I need a computer to use IP cameras?

With a built-in Web server, network cameras do not need a direct connection to a PC or any other hardware or software to capture and transfer images. They operate as stand-alone units and require only a connection to an IP network by wired or wireless means.

Where are images and video stored?

Images can be stored either on the hard disks connected to a PC or a dedicated storage server on the network. With Power over Ethernet, you have the option of using the same Ethernet cable both for data communications as well as power. This feature makes it easier to install products since an electrician is not required and the network video product is able to operate even when there is a power failure.
 
Where do network cameras fit into my surveillance system?

Network cameras have digital inputs and outputs (I/O). Digital inputs that are connected to alarm devices or sensors can, for instance, be used to trigger the transmission of images from a camera to a select destination for recording, or request that e-mail alerts be sent, for example, to a mobile phone. Digital outputs enable you to remotely, or automatically upon alarm, close or open doors, turn lights on or off, or control other devices. Network cameras also have image buffers that can save and send the images collected before an alarm occurred.