Another exciting new feature is the ability to turn the camera into a DVR (Digital Video Recorder) by recording
video or pictures to a Micro SD memory card.
After you are familiar with the basic functionality of the camera you can enjoy many additional advanced features.
For instance, you can enable the automatic sending of motion detection email alerts or automatic uploading of
pictures to online servers using the FTP protocol.
An exciting new feature is the ability to turn the camera into a DVR (Digital Video Recorder) by recording video or
pictures to a Micro SD memory card.
You can also turn the camera into a standalone NVR (Network Video Recorder) by enabling functionality to save
recorded video files to a network server.
This could be a commercial server on the internet or your own standalone NAS (Network attached Storage) hard
drive with built-in FTP server. These features do not require a computer. If you wish to use a PC for recording video,
we also include free windows software for recording multiple cameras at once.
In our experience, we find that our customers get comfortable with advanced features quickly and then start using
the camera on a daily basis to keep in touch with their home or loved ones.
This requires reliable internet service. If you have an older router that is not up to the task, we highly recommend
upgrading to one of the current models before you proceed with the camera setup.
It is important to note that you do not need an expensive router. Even current $40-$60 units from NetGear ,
LInkSys or Dlink are perfectly fine as long as your router is upgraded with the latest firmware available from the
manufacturer. In fact, expensive routers that have too many nonstandard enhancements can often be less
desirable than the basic 802.11b/g/n models.
With an up to date router you’ll enjoy faster overall performance, better wireless transmission range, and
improved network security.