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Frequently Asked Questions Network Camera Features Q: What is a Network Camera? A network camera is a standalone camera connected directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. It differs from a conventional PC camera in that it is an all-in-one system with built-in CPU and web-based configuration utility. It provides high-quality video images for monitoring while maintaining as a low cost solution. The camera can be managed remotely and is accessible from any PC/Notebook over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser. Q: What algorithm is used to compress the digital image? The camera utilizes the JPEG image compression technology, providing high quality images for users. JPEG is adopted since it is a standard for image compression and can be applied to various web browser and application software without the need to install extra software. Network Camera Installation Q: Can the Network Camera be used outdoors? The camera is not weatherproof. It needs to be equipped with a weatherproof case to be used outdoors and is not recommended. Q: What network cabling is required for the camera? The camera uses Category 5 UTP cable allowing 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T networking. Q: Can the camera be setup as a PC-cam on the computer? No, the camera is an Network Camera used only on Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network. Q: Can the camera be connected on the network if it consists of only private IP addresses? The camera can be connected to LAN with private IP addresses. 81

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Frequently Asked Questions
Network Camera Features
Q: What is a Network Camera?
A network camera is a standalone camera connected directly to an Ethernet or Fast
Ethernet network. It differs from a conventional PC camera in that it is an all-in-one
system with built-in CPU and web-based configuration utility. It provides high-quality
video images for monitoring while maintaining as a low cost solution. The camera can
be managed remotely and is accessible from any PC/Notebook over the Intranet or
Internet via a web browser.
Q: What algorithm is used to compress the digital image?
The camera utilizes the JPEG image compression technology, providing high quality
images for users. JPEG is adopted since it is a standard for image compression and
can be applied to various web browser and application software without the need to
install extra software.
Network Camera Installation
Q: Can the Network Camera be used outdoors?
The camera is not weatherproof. It needs to be equipped with a weatherproof case to
be used outdoors and is not recommended.
Q: What network cabling is required for the camera?
The camera uses Category 5 UTP cable allowing 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T
networking.
Q: Can the camera be setup as a PC-cam on the computer?
No, the camera is an Network Camera used only on Ethernet and Fast Ethernet
network.
Q: Can the camera be connected on the network if it consists of only private IP
addresses?
The camera can be connected to LAN with private IP addresses.