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Home Security Camera Systems – Web Ready Features Give Freedom
There is a common oversight in understanding one of the greatest benefits of using a “Web Ready” DVR security camera system. I have become aware of this misunderstanding from talking to dozens of people who are trying to get their web ready systems configured. A lot of people want to know why most of the newer DVR systems do not come with a monitor or they want to know how to connect their monitor or TV to the system.
When people are evaluating whether or not they should purchase a web ready system they immediately fantasize about sitting in an internet coffee shop somewhere half way around the world like Barcelona and being able to monitor what’s happening at their workplace or in their home. Imagine checking up on the warehouse while you are sipping a tropical drink by the pool in an exotic far off place like Hawaii. But they are missing a much more practical and convenient purpose of implementing a web ready DVR system.
One of the most attractive features of a web ready DVR is that they can be viewed from any computer connected to the internet. What most people forget is that most of the computers that we come in contact with on a daily basis are within a few yards of us not half way around the globe.
Routers function as the gateway to the internet for all the internal computers. Most homes and businesses have routers in operation today. The traffic a router receives does not have to be sent to the world wide web. Routers can send traffic to devices connected to the internal network similar to printing a document on a network printer from a computer.
The same is true for a web ready DVR with security cameras. The security cameras connect to the DVR. The DVR connects to the router. Then any internal computer with a browser and proper security clearance that is connected to the router can view live footage on the cameras and playback footage recorded on the DVR. It does not seem natural to most people. We can quite possibly be connecting to a device that is a foot away by going through a device that may be several rooms away.
By using a web ready DVR camera system you can leverage equipment that you already purchased and installed on your network. There is no need for an additional monitor. That is why most web ready DVR systems do not come with a monitor. This is a very practical and cost saving reason to use a web ready DVR system.
Here is one more important tip for using a web ready DVR security system: always choose a seat at least 10 feet away from the pool, otherwise someone might make a splash and get your laptop soaked.
CCTV DVR Digital Video Recorder 4 channel what brand should I use?
So I want to install a CCTV DVR security system but not sure what brand should I use, Costco has some for dirt cheap and the best brand Pelco is thousands more for what looks like the same, help.
I know the Pelco brand is very expensive and is more commonly sold to contractors and for high demanding needs of government account and casinos and is over kill for you. The Costco stuff is more of a toy to play with and get some cctv experience with. I think a good middle of the road brand for you is the everfocus ECOR dvr. Includes burner, web viewing and 3 year warranty for $406 has a VGA connection in the back for a computer monitor but you wont know it until you play with it but the software in the unit is so user friendly. Runs on linux so you wont have any problems for years to come.