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Home Monitoring Using Wireless IP Camera. Dan nwatch4me@gmail.com. Agenda. What is a wireless IP camera Network basics Configuration Usage Pros and Cons. Wireless IP camera. Camera ($60 - $200) Resolution Night vision Motion Detection Internet Real time video FTP, Email
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Home Monitoring Using Wireless IP Camera Dan nwatch4me@gmail.com
Agenda • What is a wireless IP camera • Network basics • Configuration • Usage • Pros and Cons
Wireless IP camera • Camera ($60 - $200) • Resolution • Night vision • Motion Detection • Internet • Real time video • FTP, Email • Local storage (SD card)
FTP server Email Realtime Feed Modem Internet Wi-Fi Router
Wi-Fi Router • Connect network devices through wireless signal • 802.11 a/b/g/n • Cost $20 - $200
Where to buy? • Amazon.com • Newegg.com • Search for • Wireless router • Wireless IP Camera • Check reviews!
Broadband Modem • Provide internet access • May work as Wi-Fi router (AT&T U-verse gateway)
Online Storage - FTP server, Box.net etc. • File Transfer Protocol • Remote computer server to store files online • Other options • Box.net (require a running computer)
Email & SMTP Server • Real-time alert when motion detection triggered • SMTP: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol • Get SMTP service from your email provider (e.g. Gmail)
Smart Phone Apps • Monitor your home remotely and in REAL TIME. • Require changing firewall setting & Port forwarding in router
Setup Camera • Network • Motion Detection • Sensitivity • Email • SMTP server • FTP • FTP server
Usage • Monitor home surroundings • Store images online • Monitor inside house • Real time email alert
In Action - Indoor • Email received within 10s • Adjust sensitivity to avoid false alarm
Summary Pros Cons Require some basic computer network knowledge Require internet connection • Easy to setup • Cost effective • Image in your email or FTP server
Questions? NWatch4me@gmail.com