Ip Camera Recording Software

IP Cameras vs. CCTV Cameras Part Two
Copyright (c) 2008 Wes Fernley

In our previous article entitled "IP Cameras vs. CCTV Cameras - Part One, we discuss the advantages of remote viewing, recording remote sites, wireless functionality and video motion detection with Google Analytics. This second article will discuss other advantages that IP cameras have over conventional cameras.

Compatibility

Most IP camera recording software supports a wide range of IP camera models and manufacturers. This allows you to mix and match IP cameras in your facility to create a custom surveillance solution that fits perfectly for you.

Say you wanted to setup three IP surveillance cameras, a display of parking, a lobby watching your front and another monitoring the rear entrance of the building. You can put three different IP camera models - even manufacturers - in this facility. You can go with a camera 5.0 Megapixel IQeye 755 IP in the parking lot to monitor vehicles and provide a high quality image to zoom in on license plates. You could stick with AXIS 207W wireless audio in the lobby to minimize cabling requirements and to provide audio surveillance. Finally, you can use a Sony SNC-RZ25N PTZ IP Camera with outdoor enclosure to monitor the rear entrance and have the ability to pan / tilt / zoom the camera in the necessary areas.

All three IP cameras can be easily connected to the LAN and configured in the IP camera recording software to monitor and record each individual camera.

BNC / Analog Output

Some IP cameras are also equipped with a BNC / Analog output that lets you connect the device to your existing CCTV system. This will log the IP camera to your DVR recording station and still have a network connection attached allowing remote viewing and recording on a PC or an offsite location. Make sure you check the IP camera can send video to both the BNC / Analog output and through the network at the same time.

PoE Power over Ethernet

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is the ability to power your camera and to provide IP network activity via one RJ45 network cable. This makes installation easier and reduce installation costs of cable, because it eliminates the need for a power cable must be connected to the camera. To take advantage of this technology, make sure your IP camera is PoE compliant. A PoE network router / hub or injector will be needed to power the camera via the RJ45 network cable. PoE kits are also available that provide power via network cable when you do not have a router or injector / hub. PoE kit will be needed for each camera and will need to output the power requirements (5V, 9V, 12V, etc.).

I / O card readers, alarms, etc.

IP cameras can be easily added to existing security, including card readers, alarms, glass cutting, access control, etc.. The IP camera can be configured to receive a contribution of these devices, which can then tell the camera to record video at a specific event is triggered. The outputs can also be made where, if the IP camera detects motion, a signal is sent to create an alarm siren or audio.

Conclusion

We hope that the first part and second part of "IP Cameras vs. CCTV Cameras" raised you in the benefits of IP CCTV. It is best to know what options exist for you before making a purchase so you can effectively monitor your home or business.