6:50:42 PM EDT
Hello,
I hope that everything is going well with you both. I apologize for not
getting back to you sooner. The past couple weeks have been crazy for us.
I don't know where the time has gone. I want to let you know what I
learned about the IP camera.
I did contact Deb about her camera. She is using a standard web cam.
That kind of camera does require that you have it connected to a computer
that is nearby. The cameras that I have been researching are called IP
cameras. They actually have their own processor. That means that they do
not have to be connected to a computer; they just need an Internet
connection. So, you connect it to the computer and configure it. Then you
disconnect it from the computer and connect it to the Internet using an
ethernet cable or a wireless connection.
The brand that I am most familiar with is the Intellinet which is
manufactured by IcIntracom. Their products have a lifetime warranty. I
found someone locally that has one of these in stock. It is $299 plus tax.
To use it outside, you have to purchase a housing for it. The housing
(heated and cooled) is $100 plus tax. If you use it wirelessly, you have
to modify the housing by drilling holes for the wireless antennas and then
patch the openings with silicone to keep out moisture.
Many things can cause the wireless signal to vary. If you try to use it
wirelessly, we would just have to connect it and see if it is in range
with your wireless router. If not, we can connect it to an ethernet
cable. I would recommend Cat6 cableing. The range on the cable should be
around 300 feet. Video signal is limited by distance. If you use cable,
it would be best to put it in a small pvc conduit. If not, the shielding
will degrade over time and the wires will eventually become exposed and
the signal will degrade. Also, without the conduit, you run the risk of a
squirrel or mouse chewing into the cable. The ethernet cable is usually
about $.25 per foot.
I am including a link below to a website that has an Intellinet brand
camera that is up and running. If you click on the view on the top right
it actually shows traffic on a highway in the Netherlands. There are
other cameras listed but not of all them are onall the time.
http://www.intellinet-network.com/_networkipcamera/index-cams.php
From what I have read, you are most likely going to have some frame delay
with just about any camera. So, there will be times when things will
appear a bit jumpy.
If you want me to pick up the camera, I will check to make certain that I
can return it if it does not suit you. I would install it on my laptop
and get it working and then bring it to you and sit it where you can view
your garden. We would test it to make certain that the wireless signal
will work from there. If not, we could go get an ethernet cable and
connect it to see how it looks. If it works, then we can order the
housing and the cable will need to be buried and the housing installed.
Please take a look at the live cameras at the above link and let me know
what you think.
Hope your week goes well.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Pamela and Michael
> Hi Michael and Pamela,
>
> We're just writing today to tell you how much we enjoyed seeing your
> wedding
> on the DVD you sent. You had a beautiful wedding.
>
> Two Beautiful people=Beautiful wedding=Beautiful life
>
> Love,
> Mary and Dad
>
> We want to thank you again for that good meal at Pancho's when you were
> here.
>
>
>
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