HOME MONITORING USING WIRELESS IP CAMERA

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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)

Internet

FTP server

Modem

Wi-Fi Router

EmailRealtime Feed

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

Setup Camera - Network

Setup Camera - Motion Detection

Setup Camera - Email

Setup Camera - FTP

Usage• Monitor home

surroundings– Store images online

• Monitor inside house– Real time email alert

In Action - Outdoor

In Action - Indoor• Email received within

10s• Adjust sensitivity to

avoid false alarm

Summary

Pros• Easy to setup• Cost effective• Image in your email

or FTP server

Cons• Require some basic

computer network knowledge

• Require internet connection

QUESTIONS?

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