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D-Link DCS-900 10/100TX Home Security Internet Camera


D-Link DCS-900 10/100TX Home Security Internet Camera

Binding: Electronics
Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, Inc.
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Average Rating: 3.0
Total Customer Reviews: 36
List Price: $99.99
Sales Rank: 27378

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Product Description


The DCS-900 Internet Camera is the latest video surveillance product utilizing the reliability and scalability of Fast Ethernet in an inexpensive remote monitoring solution. The DCS-900 features a built-in web server which bypasses the need for a PC to stream images directly to the Internet.   By entering an IP address into any web browser, the easy-to-use web-based interface allows users remote access to their DCS-900 from anywhere at any time. Additional features include the ability to monitor up to four cameras at a time and to archive streaming video directly to your personal computer's hard drive.



Users Product Reviews:

Product Review Summary: dcs-900

We have had this camera for a year now and between the manufacturer and the enclosed set-up literature, it is a disaster.

Between the arcane set up references, no clear set up path, misinformed instructions, and clueless 'technical support' it is not for the faint of heart.

Simply put: You had better be a geek to use it.

Product Review Summary: net cam

this works pretty well. It is a low priced camera and works like one. It needs a good light source. it can only be mounted as it looks in the picture, the mount does not give you much movement to get it completely turned 90 degrees either way to the side. if your software will rotate the picture you can mount it anywhere

Product Review Summary: It works very nice even with MAC-Leopard!

I have tried this product with PC and MAC(leopard) I found no problem. I can say that the image quality is a bit low with MAC but it works fine. I recommend to everybody. You can even use it as a security camera!

Product Review Summary: Great product in this price range

Setup was a breeze - I had to basically hook up the camera to a PC and run the installation disc which installs the control software and you assign the camera's IP address. Then the camera can be placed on the network.
The software is easy to operate - there is
The view is fine for the price range - you can definitely see what is happening on the screen.
The bundled software can operate 4 cameras - record the movement, take still shots, and can be also set to auto-sensing mode to start recording when a movement is noticed.
The mounting screws and swivel stand work to attach the cam sturdily. The view can be flipped via the software so it doesn't matter which way you install the camera - you can monitor it properly.
This cam also has a web feature - if you want to view remotely or don't want to use the built in software you can enable this feature and access the cam via its browser ip address. This could be more cumbersome to set up since most home users don't have static ip addresses.
The only thing that you need to be aware is the camera's lens view angles - for my needs the room was a bit too small for this type of lens (10x12) so it could not encompass a full view.
Overall - I've had a very pleasant experience with this product as it was easy to install and operate.

Product Review Summary: Price is good, frames per second blows

If you are wanting nice smooth video, do yourself a favor and get the Axis 206 ip camera. I have a Mac, run SecuritySpy, and have two of the DCS-900 and one wireless version. This camera was easy to setup and get running out of the box (you most likely will need Windows for initial setup Mac guys but after that you can access it via Safari) but the video is choppy and I have tried every compression setting, frame rate, and option. It appears after reading on the web that the DCS-900 series is known for this problem on all operating systems.

The cameras are used at my home for security purposes.

Product Review Summary: dcs-900

We have had this camera for a year now and between the manufacturer and the enclosed set-up literature, it is a disaster.

Between the arcane set up references, no clear set up path, misinformed instructions, and clueless 'technical support' it is not for the faint of heart.

Simply put: You had better be a geek to use it.

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