D-Link today began shipping a network camera that allows users to remotely monitor live streaming video through the company’s new www.mydlink.com portal.
The new DCS-1100 ($180) Network Camera is ‘mydlink-enabled’, allowing it to be easily viewed and managed by the mydlink portal. The DCS-1130 ($220), is a wireless 802.11n version expected to ship at end of this month.
The new D-Link network cameras are said to feature easy installation and setup, mobile 3G and Web monitoring, 16x digital zoom, motion detection, integrated microphone and multiple profiles.
With 3GPP mobile surveillance, users can view a live feed from the cameras using a 3G-enabled cell phone, PDA or any compatible RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) device. Both cameras can still be configured through the traditional web graphical user interface (GUI).
You can add multiple products to a mydlink account by entering product ID numbers provided with each device and manage and organize mydlink-enabled products and services from one central place, where you can easily monitor live camera video from a PC or cell phone.
For advanced users that want more out of their camera, the DCS-1130 also comes with D-Link D-ViewCam management software. D-ViewCam comes with a host of features including the ability to record directly from the camera to a local hard drive, trigger motion detection, set recording schedules, set e-mail alert notifications, and even support for up to 32 cameras.
