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So what is the difference between a Webcam and an IP or Network camera? They both run on a network, both can be viewed on a PC and they both can be viewed over the Internet (or World Wide Web) Well when you refer to a Webcam you are usually talking about a camera that plugs directly into a PC (or Mac) usually via a USB port. The computer then handles the processing of the images and acts as a Webserver to deliver them to the Network or Internet. An IP or Network Camera....or sometimes as they are called IP Webcams have a built in Webserver. So, to broadcast video over a network or the internet without using a PC you need an IP camera or an IP video Server. An IP Video Server is a box that connects ordinary video souces like CCTV cameras, home video cameras and video outputs from VCR's, DVD's etc. directly to the network or internet withou using a PC. An IP Camera is a camera that has an Webserver built in so it connects directly to the network or internet without using a PC. They both have their advantages. For a single camera or cameras in different locations far apart, IP cameras are fine. However If your converting an exisitng analogue system to IP or have a number of cameras close by, or if you may need to change camera types or lenses without disturbing your network connections then an IP Video Server is best. Which ever you choose, the video images can be viewed using a Web Browser e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox etc. Or by using the viewing software that comes with the devices when you buy them. You can even embed video players in your own web site and view the images by logging on to your site (like we have done on Camsecure) and most units these days also include motion detection and Emailing of the images too. Camsecure IP cameras and servers are high quality full featured units that will stream video and audio over the internet or your LAN with ease and we have chosen low cost but high quality and performance as our product requirements. We also offer assistance in getting your images on to your own website with sample code and plug in's etc. and (with your permission) we can stream your camera to one of our demonstration pages with a reciprocal link back to your site. |
To our IP Cameras and IP Video Web servers Information Page |
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Live Camera's using different streaming methods. Accept file download to view if asked |
Streaming to embedded Media Player....please wait for delay while video is buffered |

Quad display using Java Script from a slow connection with 2 x permanent users |
Another part of Camsecure's technical support facility is to set up Dynamic Nameservers on your behalf (if you are not sure about doing this yourself) so you can still access your cameras without a fixed IP address using a name instead of a number. Check out the Support Section for more information. |
This site is constantly updated with new products, special offers and features so be sure to visit us regularly and remember to be safe, be secure......Camsecure. Camsecure Team... |