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IQEye 501

There are different meanings and variations to what is regarded as IP CCTV. A Digital video recorder can be connected to a computer network to then allow the images to be sent and received over that network whether it be a LAN or the internet. Cameras are now able to also be connected directly to a network, this allows the images to be recorded onto a server which is also connected to the network.

One of the main benefits of using IP cameras is that they can be much more easily integrated and are not limited to a single location. This means IP cameras from all over the world can be monitored from one location using the internet, or large company networks.

Analogue cameras can be converted to IP cameras using a video server connected to each camera or by using a digital video recorder to convert the analogue video signals to IP video data signals for transmitting over a computer network, this means that existing analogue CCTV systems can be easily upgraded to a digital IP CCTV system without the need to replace the cameras.

EPOS IP DVR

IP CCTV is still in its early stages and over time we can expect a decrease in price and an increase in the options available from IP CCTV systems.

For more indepth information regarding IP CCTV please visit www.ipcctv.co.uk