Tuesday, 21 August 2018

Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Wi-Fi Surveillance Cameras

Nowadays, everybody is talking about the internet of things and how the internet has revolutionized the world. One significant area where the internet has changed the way we think and viewed the world is the area of surveillance. We all love a secure place and space of work where we can do all our hustles without the worry of safety.

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Internet of things is the theory where every household item shall be connected to the internet. In many developed worlds, this has already happened. The system can open windows when there is sunlight, or your cooker makes you food when it’s time for dinner.

With the advancement of technology, the surveillance and security world is making use of the internet. Is this a good idea? Are there any pros and cons of having such cameras installed in your place?

Wi-Fi surveillance cameras use management software that helps in the capture, transmission, and viewing of video surveillance footage over the internet or computer network. There are many advantages of using wifi surveillance cameras as compared to other traditional cameras.


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Here are some of the advantages associated with using Wi-Fi surveillance camera.

Public Surveillance - WiFi cameras are such a unique gadget which with its broadband services, it can be used for general surveillance systems. The cameras work well along streets, traffic junctions and locality.

No Cables - Cabling is tedious and can take most of your time. It is also challenging to lay cables. This makes wireless connectivity much more critical in areas like industrial plants, heritage buildings, and museums.

Cost Effectiveness - The internet has come to reduce the cost surveillance. Wireless surveillance is less costly compared to traditional wired networks.

Easy and Quick Maintenance - Wireless networks are quick to deploy, and they can be used in providing temporary network exhibitions and fairs.

Secure - Wireless networks are quite reliable as many of them use the 800.1x authentication. The system also encrypts communication using WPA2.

Connectivity - With Wi-Fi mesh network, the connectivity can be done over a wireless medium to form a nearly wireless network in a given locality. The mesh will work in allowing multiple path propagations and may choose other paths to avoid a single point failure.

QoS - Most of the wireless network will always support the quality of service parameter to configure in carrying real-time traffic. The real-time traffic is identified in any system and given a higher priority over any data traffic.

That been said, the Amcrest cameras do not miss some disadvantages which the author will highlight out for you:-

Interference - If the camera is not configured correctly, the wireless network may not be correctly configured. This may reduce the quality of image or video transmitted over the wifi network.

Overcrowding - The commonly used wifi network is the 2.4 GHz and is always overcrowded. This system has overlapping channels from Bluetooth devices, microwave, and radio waves.

Bandwidth - the major problem is that a camera's bandwidth reduces with increase in distance. The network offers sufficient bandwidth when the camera is placed near wireless access points.

So, have you given a try to the WiFi surveillance camera? Give it a try and make sure your camera of choice meets your security needs.

Amcrest WCAM895 720P HD Wireless Camera with Night Vision up to 32ft, Motion Activation, and IP66 Weatherproof Resistance (Add-on Camera for WLD895 System)


This wireless 720p HD camera can communicate a distance range of 300m over the 2.4GHz frequency. You can also connect remotely with any smartphone or tablet with the new Amcrest Sight app. Connect a Micro-SD card for storing videos and snapshots using Motion Detection triggered by the PIR sensor, and/or specify scheduled recordings. The 720p camera has an IP66 Weather Resistance rating so it can get cold and wet while you stay safe and warm. Finally, there is a wireless camera that goes with its own monitor; it has never been more fun to watch what you love!  

*Note: This is an extra camera unit that does not come with its own monitor.*

When you purchase directly from Amcrest you are not only purchasing a product, but also the value-added services of same-day shipping from our US based warehouse, complete after-sales technical support as well as our US based replacement warranty and return services.
720p HD Wireless ip camera / Micro SD Card Capable / Smartphone or Tablet App for Remote Viewing / Motion Detection / PIR Sensor / 300m Wireless Range / Night Vision


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Features:
  • 720p HD Video
  • PIR Sensor
  • Micro SD Card Recording
  • Amcrest Sight Smartphone/Tablet App
  • IP66 Weather Resistant
  • Motion Activation
  • Day/Night Vision

Shipping:
  • Free shipping on all US orders
  • Ships within 24 - 48 hours from Houston
Guarantee:
  • Includes one year replacement warranty including parts and labor serviced out of Houston
  • 30 day money back return policy
  • RMA returns and replacements processed out of Houston