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Linksys Ships Wireless, Standalone Webcam

by , 5:30 PM EDT, September 30th, 2004

Linksys announced today the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera (WVC54G), a wireless webcam that can be controlled from a Web browser. The device allows one to set up a camera without having to have a computer attached to it, and have it broadcast its image wirelessly through a wireless network. From Linksys:

The Linksys WVC54G

This compact, self-contained unit sends a high-quality live video stream with sound through the Internet. Unlike standard "web cams" requiring an attached PC, the Internet Video Camera contains its own IP address, so users can easily connect to an existing Ethernet or Wireless network.
Once connected to the home or office network, either mounted on a wall or positioned on a desk-top in its own stand, the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera allows users to see the clear camera view of an office or any room in the home.

Advanced features of the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera include a Security mode. When the camera detects motion, it begins to record the video and audio feed and alongside sends an e-mail alert to the office, a pager or a cell phone. Up to three e-mail alerts can be sent simultaneously, including a short video clip in an e-mail attachment.

Key Product Features:

Sends a high-quality live video stream (up to 640x480) to your network
Built-in stand-alone web server, no PC necessary
Easy installation - connects easily to an existing Ethernet or Wireless-G network
Security mode automatically sends e-mail alerts with video clips upon motion detection
Supports up to four simultaneous remote users
Built-in Microphone (Also accepts external Mic)
LCD Display of Camera's IP Address
Includes a Viewer & Recorder utility
SoloLink Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) Service

The camera is priced at US$199, though Amazon is offering it for US$179.99. You can find more information on the product at Linksys's Web site.

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Close Name:matt.hocker Posts: 1 Joined: 30 Sep 2004
Thu Sep 30, 2004 8:04 pm Subject: WILL NOT WORK WITH MACS

Like all Linksys camera products, this requires ACTIVEX on your web browser. Other than if you use Virtual PC, this is useless. I have returned an older, 802.11b only camera for this reason and purchased a Hawking NC-220W which works fine with Macs, as it uses Java.

AVOID THIS CAMERA, MAC USERS!

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Close Name:AFCdtLoeb Posts: 2533 Joined: 20 Jul 2004
Thu Sep 30, 2004 8:48 pm Subject:

Thanks Mtt! Welcome to TMO!

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Close Name:Sanjay Posts: 29 Joined: 05 Jul 2001
Fri Oct 01, 2004 4:49 am Subject:

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matt.hocker wrote:
Like all Linksys camera products, this requires ACTIVEX on your web browser. Other than if you use Virtual PC, this is useless. I have returned an older, 802.11b only camera for this reason and purchased a Hawking NC-220W which works fine with Macs, as it uses Java.

AVOID THIS CAMERA, MAC USERS!

Doesn't exactly fit in with the Mac design aesthetic either does it? Its well fugly.

Sanj

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