IP Network Cameras

A network camera can be described as a camera and computer combined in one intelligent unit.

A network camera has its own IP address and built-in computing functions to handle network communication.

It captures and transmits live images directly over an IP network (e.g. LAN/intranet/Internet), enabling users to remotely view and/or manage the camera from a Web browser on any computer, anywhere, at any time.

Everything needed for viewing images over the network is built into the unit. A network camera has built-in software for a Web server, FTP server, FTP client and e-mail client. Other features include alarm input and relay output functions. More advanced network cameras can also be equipped with many other value-added options such as motion detection and an analog video output.

Advantex offer a number of options including Axis, Pixord and the Mobotix camera.

The weatherproof MOBOTIX M1 digital camera transmits live video in large format (640x480) at minimal network load, saves several hundred images in the camera itself and automatically updates images on web sites or sends emails. Actions can be triggered time or event-controlled. The camera features an integrated computer and web server; Ethernet and ISDN ports are already integrated.