User's Manual

Chapter 1

Introduction

This Chapter provides details of the Network Camera's features, components

and capabilities.

Overview

The Network Camera has an Integrated Microcomputer and a high quality CMOS digital-

Image-Sensor, enabling it to display high quality live streaming video over your wired LAN,

the Internet, and for the Network Camera, an 802.11N Wireless LAN.

Using enhanced H.264 technologies, the Network Camera is able to stream high quality video

and audio directly to your PC. The high compression capabilities of H.264 reduce network

bandwidth requirements to amazingly low levels.

A convenient and user-friendly Windows program is provided for both viewing and recording

video. If necessary, you can even view video using your Web Browser, on a variety of software

platforms.

Figure 1: Network Camera

Features

 Standalone Design. The Network Camera is a standalone system with built-in CPU and

Video encoder. It requires only a power source and a connection to your LAN or Wireless

LAN.

 Dual Video Support. The Network Camera can support both MEPG4 and MJEPG video

for different image compression.



Stream Live Video to Multiple Users. The MPEG4 encoder and HTTP server built

into the camera generate a ready-to-view video stream. Just connect to the camera using

your Web browser or the provided Windows utility to view live video.