Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) internet camera that can send live video and audio via the
Internet to a web browser anywhere in the world. The WVC200 contains its own IP
address, so it doesn't require an attached PC and easily connects to an existing
Ethernet or Wireless network. Up to ten simultaneous users can have remote
control of the camera's Pan/Tilt and 2X digital zoom and focus and it comes with
the software to enable up to nine cameras to be monitored. The camera can be set
up to record to a schedule or if it detects any movement or manually, and it can
record to a networked hard drive and there's even advanced search by time and
date and playback on Windows Media Player. You can even set it to email alerts
to up to four email addresses with attached video clips if the camera detects
any motion. Now none of those capabilities are new, but when they are all
bundled for US$299, we're obviously reaching the point where a whole host of
applications that were previously unthinkably cost-prohibitive are now
viable.
"We've designed a camera that provides small businesses
the tool they need to monitor their office during businesses hours or while they
are away," said David Tucker, Linksys senior director of product marketing for
the small business solutions business unit. "The camera can be accessed over the
internet, enabling the office to be remotely monitored. Users can be alerted by
email or phone when unexpected movement has occurred after hours, eliminating
the need to actively monitor the camera. It's an ideal solution for providing
peace of mind at the price small business budgets can afford."
The WVC200 images can be password protected or can be left
open for the world to see. Support for Dynamic DNS enables access to the camera
by using an easy-to-remember URL "name", even if the business is using a dynamic
IP address.
The WVC200 comes equipped with a LCD screen on the front
of the camera that displays the IP address so multiple cameras can be easily
managed.
The advanced MPEG-4 video compression produces a
high-quality, high-frame rate, 640x480 video stream. MPEG-4 encoding facilitates
good video quality in varying bandwidth environments. The WVC200 also supports
MJPEG compression for video, providing good video quality at high bandwidth
rates.
The comprehensive video features include an Infrared (IR)
cut filter which allows you to see the images in low or no light environments
when an external IR lamp is used. Snapshots (in JPEG format) of the image can be
taken and saved. Snapshots can also be scheduled and sent to an FTP server.
Advanced features of the PTZ Internet Camera include a
Security mode. When the camera detects motion, it begins to record the video and
audio feed and simultaneously sends an e-mail alert to the office, a pager or a
cell phone. Up to three e-mail alerts can be sent, including a short video clip
in an email attachment. Users can then log onto the live video stream if the
situation warrants. Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) security features include
WEP and WPA encryption.
Features
- CMOS Sensor with Glass Lens - Dual -- Codec MPEG-4 or
MJPEG Selectable Compression - Built-In Web Server for Remote Access with
On-Screen Users Connected Information - Supports UPnP for Easy Discovery on the
Network - DDNS support Linksys SoloLink and other available free DDNS services -
Included Software for Monitoring and Recording Up to 9 Cameras Simultaneously -
Email Alerts to up to 4 Email addresses with Video Clips upon Motion Detection -
LCD Screen on Camera Displays Full IP Address
