A network security camera is also known as IP security camera. This is a web camera, which also performs the task of a surveillance camera. This is because it is connected to the computer network of an organization. The network security camera system provides the real time images of whatever is happening in various facilities of the building premises. These cameras are being used in various organizations such as hotels, depots, retail outlets, offices premises, traffic operations, railway stations, airports, bus stands, and weather control. Besides, this network security camera system has a very wide scope into variety of other activities and organizations.



The fast changing technology has invented the digital camera replacing the earlier analog camera. And, now this latest technology has enabled this digital camera to capture the information and turn this information into a video file which is sent either to a personal computer or a server. So, lot of manual work now has been taken over by the digital technology. Then, each camera around the security network is connected with a computer and is assigned an IP address to locate the position of the camera on the monitor. Instead of an IP address, a particular number can also be assigned to the camera since the IP address might be difficult to be remembered. So, the system can identify any camera location through these numbers or the IP addresses. Without the IP address or the numbering, it will be extremely difficult to identify the camera.

You need a personal computer to operate the functions of these cameras. You can maneuver them to turn towards a particular point or area. These cameras may be ordered to turn on or off the audio, record the images for future references, and even these may be instructed to send you a video clip as an email if it identifies an unexpected motion or activity. This way, the network is well efficient to work as your reliable watchman.

Installing a network security camera system is not expensive as far as the cost of installation is concerned. The system can be connected to your existing computer network, so wiring the whole building through the video cable is not required. Whereas the installation of wireless option can be installed more easily since you can place those cameras anywhere and what you need is to connect them with an electrical outlet. Your wired or wireless network security camera can be controlled from any location even if you are away from your office premises. You just need to access a web page and enter the username and your password; your office is now in front of you, so you can really check if everything is going alright there in your absence. For this application, you only need software installed on your personal computer or laptop to enable you to watch your office activity live. At present, this network security camera software is available with Panasonic, Axis, and Recam brands.

Initially, the ip network security cameras were used to control the crime. London is the city that installed these systems in the city. Though, this system has been criticized widely as it breaks into the civil liberties and citizens? privacy but most recently the New York and Chicago are also ready to adopt this model of installing the network security camera in the city to counter the crime and terrorism.