Home Monitoring Using Wireless IP Camera
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HOME MONITORING USING WIRELESS IP CAMERA
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?