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About Discount Home Surveillance
DiscountHomeSurveillance.com offers Wireless Spy Cameras, Network Cameras, Web Cams, Baby Cams, Nanny Cams, Spy Cams, Digital Video Recorders, GPS Trackers and Loggers, Home and Vehicle Security Products and much more. The recently re-designed site also promises to become an in-depth resource for technical and how to articles to assist everyday users in implementation of surveillance products. http://www.discounthomesurveillance.com
Technical Articles and How To's
Find the Best Home Surveillance Systems and Spy Cameras Anywhere -
Discount Home Surveillance has the best surveillance systems available on the open market, including the best wireless cameras, helmet cameras, spy cameras, web cams, nanny cams, digital recorders, gps trackers, biometric locks, and personal security devices.
Discount Home Surveillance has the best surveillance systems available on the open market, including the best wireless cameras, helmet cameras, spy cameras, web cams, nanny cams, digital recorders, gps trackers, biometric locks, and personal security devices.
Mega Mini Wireless Spy Camera with Built in DVR
This self-contained battery powered camera has a built-in DVR and captures up to 3.2 hours of audio and video at 640 x 480 lines of resolution at 30 fps. ~See Video and Tech Article
This self-contained battery powered camera has a built-in DVR and captures up to 3.2 hours of audio and video at 640 x 480 lines of resolution at 30 fps. ~See Video and Tech Article
Executrac Mobile GPS Tracker
Turn your Blackberry
or smart phone into a personal tracking beacon. More...
Turn your Blackberry
or smart phone into a personal tracking beacon. More...
How To View Camera From Internet - Discount Home Surveillance
Article: Tech080509
Find out how to view cameras online from anywhere! This simple How To article outlines the basic information on how to view web cameras over the Internet, and provides a "Quick Steps to Internet Surveillance" section, as well as a more detailed section for those that want to know more about basic Internet surveillance terminology and how Internet surveillance works.
Get up and running quickly by following the "Quick Steps to Internet Surveillance" section.
Find out how to view cameras online from anywhere! This simple How To article outlines the basic information on how to view web cameras over the Internet, and provides a "Quick Steps to Internet Surveillance" section, as well as a more detailed section for those that want to know more about basic Internet surveillance terminology and how Internet surveillance works.
Get up and running quickly by following the "Quick Steps to Internet Surveillance" section.
Ever want to check on your nanny cam real time from your office? Maybe you want to set up a camera at a job site so that you can look at the progress when you are traveling. With the surveillance equipment available today, and just a little bit of knowhow, you can view your internet camera from anywhere in the world in real time!
There are many different names for different surveillance cameras in the market and it has become impossible for the laymen to make a selection and be 100% confident it will work for what he or she intends. As a general example, all of the following surveillance camera terminologies have at least some models that have the capability to display video over the Internet: Web Cam, Web Camera, Network Cam, Network Camera, Nanny Cam, Nanny Camera, Hidden Cam, Hidden Camera, Spy Cam, Spy Camera, Wireless Cam, Wireless Camera, IP Cam, IP Camera...the list goes on and on. To muddy the waters further, there are IP video servers, IP video routers, video receivers, and a whole plethora of surveillance software applications that will help you display or view cameras online.
Quick Steps to Internet Surveillance:
1. Verify you have Broadband Internet (Cable, DSL, Satellite, FIOS, etc.)
2. Verify you have a router/firewall device that you have access to configure, or select one from the following list:
Cable and DSL Routers
We recommend:
D-Link Wireless 802.11g Router with 4 port Switch
3. Select a camera from one of the following surveillance cameras that include Integrated Video Servers.
Wireless Models (Require Wireless Access Point)
Wired Models (Requires physical connection to LAN)
4. Decide on a power source. You can typically just plug in an included power cord. For Wired model cameras, check for Power Over Ethernet Capability (POE). This may allow you to inject power on the Ethernet cable, eliminating the need to run power cords. Other options are for extension power cords. Find both below:
POE Injector Kit
Video Power Extension
5. Mount and connect your web camera per the included instructions.
6. Configure the Web Camera per the included instructions.
This is typically done by following a step by step instruction sheet, and include the installation of a small application that will assist with connections and settings.
7. Configure your router to allow inbound traffic to your web cam.
More information can be found in the detailed section.
8. Set up a DNS entry to your Static IP Address or use a Dynamic DNS service to map to your ever changing IP address. (Optional with Static IP, but necessary with dynamic IP. Ask your ISP what you have)
9. Set the router to allow the appropriate ports and protocols to traverse the firewall and go directly to the web cam, or place the web cam in the DMZ.
10. When available, install the included software on any computer that you want to monitor from. This usually adds additional capabilities over viewing via web browser alone.
For those that want to know a little more about how things work, read on....otherwise, congratulations, you now know what is needed to view video surveillance online.
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Terminology:
IP Video Server -
A video server is a device (sometimes integrated) that converts a video feed to a format that can be displayed directly on an IP network.
Video Receiver -
A video receiver accepts input from a camera via standard RCA or other low voltage cabling or wiring and then provides and output to a computer or appropriate display device.
Integrated Web Cam -
An IP based camera that has a built in video server.
Standard Surveillance Camera -
A camera that feeds video directly back to a computer, video receiver, or video server display or conversion.
Wireless Device -
Refers to wireless network devices that have the capability to communicate with a wireless access point to gain a connection to the physical network.
Wireless Access Point (WAP)-
A wireless receiver that is physically connected to the local network and provides a wireless bridge from a wireless device to the physical network.
Home Network / Local Area Network (LAN) -
In this case, refers to the physical network located at the location where you are installing the camera. This is typically made up of an Internet Router or Modem (from the ISP), a Firewall / Router / WAP, and 1 or more computers.
Router / Firewall -
Term combined in this case because most homes use a combination device. This device filters and routes all network traffic to and from the local (home) network to the Internet via the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) DSL/Cable modem. (Often has integrated Wireless Access Point)
Static IP Address -
This is a unique Internet Protocol (IP) address provided by your ISP that allows you to locate your home network from the Internet. This address would be set on your router/firewall's external connection port.
Dynamic DNS -
Service offering that third party companies use to find your LAN regardless of when your ISP changes your Internet address. Eliminates the need for a Static IP Address.
Interent Video Surveillance Solutions
There are many devices and many ways to display video on the Internet, but we will focus on two of the most common applications. The first is Basic Internet Video Distribution using an Integrated Web Cam and the second is Basic Internet Video Distribution using a video server and/or computer. Both are viable solutions, but solution #1 is by far the least complicated and will allow you to view your camera online in minutes.
Basic Internet Video Distribution using an Integrated Web Cam
Integrated Web Cam Diagram:
There are many different names for different surveillance cameras in the market and it has become impossible for the laymen to make a selection and be 100% confident it will work for what he or she intends. As a general example, all of the following surveillance camera terminologies have at least some models that have the capability to display video over the Internet: Web Cam, Web Camera, Network Cam, Network Camera, Nanny Cam, Nanny Camera, Hidden Cam, Hidden Camera, Spy Cam, Spy Camera, Wireless Cam, Wireless Camera, IP Cam, IP Camera...the list goes on and on. To muddy the waters further, there are IP video servers, IP video routers, video receivers, and a whole plethora of surveillance software applications that will help you display or view cameras online.
Quick Steps to Internet Surveillance:
1. Verify you have Broadband Internet (Cable, DSL, Satellite, FIOS, etc.)
2. Verify you have a router/firewall device that you have access to configure, or select one from the following list:
Cable and DSL Routers
We recommend:
D-Link Wireless 802.11g Router with 4 port Switch
3. Select a camera from one of the following surveillance cameras that include Integrated Video Servers.
Wireless Models (Require Wireless Access Point)
Wired Models (Requires physical connection to LAN)
4. Decide on a power source. You can typically just plug in an included power cord. For Wired model cameras, check for Power Over Ethernet Capability (POE). This may allow you to inject power on the Ethernet cable, eliminating the need to run power cords. Other options are for extension power cords. Find both below:
POE Injector Kit
Video Power Extension
5. Mount and connect your web camera per the included instructions.
6. Configure the Web Camera per the included instructions.
This is typically done by following a step by step instruction sheet, and include the installation of a small application that will assist with connections and settings.
7. Configure your router to allow inbound traffic to your web cam.
More information can be found in the detailed section.
8. Set up a DNS entry to your Static IP Address or use a Dynamic DNS service to map to your ever changing IP address. (Optional with Static IP, but necessary with dynamic IP. Ask your ISP what you have)
9. Set the router to allow the appropriate ports and protocols to traverse the firewall and go directly to the web cam, or place the web cam in the DMZ.
10. When available, install the included software on any computer that you want to monitor from. This usually adds additional capabilities over viewing via web browser alone.
For those that want to know a little more about how things work, read on....otherwise, congratulations, you now know what is needed to view video surveillance online.
___________________
Terminology:
IP Video Server -
A video server is a device (sometimes integrated) that converts a video feed to a format that can be displayed directly on an IP network.
Video Receiver -
A video receiver accepts input from a camera via standard RCA or other low voltage cabling or wiring and then provides and output to a computer or appropriate display device.
Integrated Web Cam -
An IP based camera that has a built in video server.
Standard Surveillance Camera -
A camera that feeds video directly back to a computer, video receiver, or video server display or conversion.
Wireless Device -
Refers to wireless network devices that have the capability to communicate with a wireless access point to gain a connection to the physical network.
Wireless Access Point (WAP)-
A wireless receiver that is physically connected to the local network and provides a wireless bridge from a wireless device to the physical network.
Home Network / Local Area Network (LAN) -
In this case, refers to the physical network located at the location where you are installing the camera. This is typically made up of an Internet Router or Modem (from the ISP), a Firewall / Router / WAP, and 1 or more computers.
Router / Firewall -
Term combined in this case because most homes use a combination device. This device filters and routes all network traffic to and from the local (home) network to the Internet via the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) DSL/Cable modem. (Often has integrated Wireless Access Point)
Static IP Address -
This is a unique Internet Protocol (IP) address provided by your ISP that allows you to locate your home network from the Internet. This address would be set on your router/firewall's external connection port.
Dynamic DNS -
Service offering that third party companies use to find your LAN regardless of when your ISP changes your Internet address. Eliminates the need for a Static IP Address.
Interent Video Surveillance Solutions
There are many devices and many ways to display video on the Internet, but we will focus on two of the most common applications. The first is Basic Internet Video Distribution using an Integrated Web Cam and the second is Basic Internet Video Distribution using a video server and/or computer. Both are viable solutions, but solution #1 is by far the least complicated and will allow you to view your camera online in minutes.
Basic Internet Video Distribution using an Integrated Web Cam
Integrated Web Cam Diagram:
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1. Make sure that you have the following:
Basic Internet Video Distribution using a video server and/or computer
Video Server / Computer Diagram:
- Broadband Internet Service.
- Integrated Web Cam that clearly states the capability to display its video on the Internet.
- Any software and drivers that come with the Web Camera
- A wired LAN connection at the camera location or a WAP if the camera supports this function
- Power
- This typically includes attaching the power, antenna, and connection to the LAN or WAP.
- This typically includes finding out the LAN network addresses, assigning a LAN address to the camera, assigning a username and password on the camera, and configuring other basic settings.
- A computer based software application is normally provided to assist you with these settings.
- If you have a Static IP address, this is simple, as Internet viewers already have a permanent address where they can find you.
- Set up a DNS entry to your Static IP Address or use a Dynamic DNS service to map to your ever changing IP address.
- Set the router to allow the appropriate port (usually 80 or 443) to traverse the firewall and go directly to the web cam, or place the web cam IP address in the DMZ.
- Viewing via the web browser allows real time viewing, but often does not allow for recording etc.
- Viewing with a video surveillance software application often provides features like motion detection recording, scheduled recordings, email alerts, and progressive search.
Basic Internet Video Distribution using a video server and/or computer
Video Server / Computer Diagram:
While most of the same steps apply, the difference with this solution is the addition of a physical video server device or a direct connection between the Internet Web Camera and a computer. Below are steps which are very similar but take into account an additional device that converts the video stream:
1. Make sure that you have the following:
4. Configure your router to allow inbound traffic to your web cam.
1. Make sure that you have the following:
- Broadband Internet Service
- Camera and appropriate cables to connect back to video server or computer.
- Any software and drivers that come with the Web server
- A wired LAN connection at the location the video server or computer will be installed, or a WAP if supported.
- This typically includes attaching the power, antenna, and connection to the LAN or WAP.
- Physical connections can be via RCA, USB, or various other low voltage cables.
- This includes finding out the LAN network addresses, assigning a LAN address to the video server, assigning a username and password, and configuring other basic settings.
- A computer based software application is normally provided to assist you with these settings.
4. Configure your router to allow inbound traffic to your web cam.
- If you have a Static IP address, this is simple, as Internet viewers already have a permanent address where they can find you.
- Set up a DNS entry to your Static IP Address or use a Dynamic DNS service to map to your ever changing IP address.
- Set the router to allow the appropriate port (usually 80 or 443) to traverse the firewall and go directly to the web cam, or place the web cam IP address in the DMZ.
- Viewing via the web browser allows real time viewing, but often does not allow for recording etc.
- Viewing with a video surveillance software application often provides features like motion detection recording, scheduled recordings, email alerts, and progressive search.