| In the past, many have often wondered how they can | | | | through an ISP (Internet Service Provider), in order to |
| keep check on things at home while they were on a | | | | watch the video from a distance. To watch the video |
| trip or vacation - hundreds of thousands of miles | | | | while you are away from home you will need to log |
| away. These days however, keeping tabs on your | | | | into the computer with a unique username and |
| home while you're away is quite possible. With the | | | | password. You can log in at any time, and to operate |
| Internet and today's technology - you can keep watch | | | | the computer or watch the video images that the |
| on your home no matter how far away you may be. | | | | computer surveillance system has recorded. |
| Although the technology may sound a bit out there at | | | | The other solution you have available is much easier. |
| first, this day and age it certainly isn't out of reach. The | | | | Normally, this solution is used to check on a home |
| hardware used for surveillance is inexpensive these | | | | through a single surveillance camera. Setting things up |
| days, and ready to use all over the world. All it takes is | | | | this way will allow you to use a single camera through |
| someone with a bit of common sense and the | | | | your IP (Internet Protocol) address. By setting it up |
| curiosity to try new and exciting technology. | | | | through your IP, all you need to do is check on things is |
| To use these types of equipment, you'll need a reliable | | | | to link directly to your IP. Once you have brought up |
| connection the Internet. The Internet is the heart and | | | | your IP address, you can see live views through the |
| soul of distance surveillance equipment, enabling you to | | | | camera. This method works similar to a webcam, in |
| keep a check on your home from hundreds of | | | | the sense that it streams video around the clock. |
| thousands of miles away. If you are planning to invest | | | | No matter which solution you choose, both are |
| in an Internet powered surveillance system, you should | | | | somewhat easy to use. Of course the second solution |
| first make sure that you can get a high speed Internet | | | | is much easier to use and setup, although it does have |
| connection to your home. Dial-up isn't recommended, | | | | it's downsides as well. Both have great things to offer |
| as the speeds are far to slow to broadcast video. | | | | you as well, including the ability to log in at any time. |
| There are two solutions that you can choose from, | | | | You can check video any time you wish, even chance |
| each one varying in features and complexity. The first | | | | your preferences based on what you need. |
| solution utilizes a personal computer. Several home | | | | Anytime you need to monitor your home from far |
| surveillance cameras are connected together to a | | | | away, home surveillance and the Internet is all you |
| system that will survey their areas and record what | | | | need. The Internet is a common commodity these |
| they see at either a set rate per second, or going by | | | | days, capable of doing far more than anyone ever |
| movement they detect. Depending on the system you | | | | thought possible. By investing in a surveillance system |
| get, you may or may not be able to adjust these | | | | that utilizes the Internet - you'll be able to keep a |
| settings. | | | | watchful eye on your home from wherever the road |
| The computer will play back the video via the monitor, | | | | takes you. |
| and record the video to the HDD, or hard disk drive. | | | | To read about how to steam broccoli, kava tea and |
| You'll need to connect the computer to the Internet | | | | other information, visit the Knowledge Galaxy site. |