Note: NW no longer recommends the use of dynamic DNS for IP cameras as this may be associated with insecure port forwarding. Modern IP cameras typically come with secure methods of remote access.& ...
Top 5 reasons to keep your NVR or VMS up-to-date (Post)Surveillance recordings are largely stored with either an NVR or software-based video management systems (VMS). As web-connected systems, they often have updates which you can download. Updat ...
Making sense of the Axis camera naming convention (Post)As manufacturer of the first-ever network camera, Axis have had a long time to get their naming convention right. With a wide product range, they’ve adapted their naming consistency for different ...
What do Hikvision IP camera model numbers mean? (Post)Statement on Hikvision products Since July 2021 we no longer supply Hikvision products due to ethical concerns (read more). Our recommended alternatives are Axis Communications, i-PR ...
Glossary: High Power PoE (IEEE802.3at) (Post)Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology which allows IP cameras to be powered using the same standard Ethernet cable which carries the data connection. What is PoE? The IEEE802.3af PoE re ...
How to set up an Axis IP camera using a Mac (Post)Unfortunately, Mac users get a raw deal when it comes to setting up IP cameras as the software supplied to perform the initial setup is always Windows-based only. This is true for every IP camera ...
Guide to the Wisenet product naming convention (Post)The Wisenet range (previously known as Samsung Wisenet and now known as Hanwha Vision Wisenet) has a wide variety of cost-effective products which share a similar naming convention. They typically ...
Glossary: International Protection Rating (IP66, IP65, IP54) (Post)When considering IP cameras or IP camera equipment for outdoor surveillance you may see a number attached to each product such as 'IP66' or 'IP54' etc. Not to be confused with IP address, th ...
What’s the difference between varifocal and fixed lens CCTV? (Post)One of the most frequent questions we get asked is the reason some cameras are priced differently to others. There’s often a variety of reasons, but one of the main culprits is the lens. In shor ...
Introducing the new Axis P5676-LE, featuring 200m infrared vision (Post)Axis’ P-series is known for offering straightforward and reliable monitoring solutions for medium-sized applications. Whilst, historically, the more advanced features have been reserved for the Q ran ...
Everything you need to know about the new Bosch 3000i range (Post)The 3000i range consists of four form factors with various resolution and lens options - so you'll easily be able to find a camera to suit your needs. The series includes an outdoor-ready b ...
Dynamic DNS: is it still useful, or is it now irrelevant? (Post)Over 10 years ago we wrote about Dynamic DNS (DDNS), asking if you really need a static IP address if you want to access your camera or CCTV system from the Internet. The answer was 'no', because ...
Glossary: Pan tilt zoom (PTZ) (Post)Pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) is a name given to a type of IP camera where the user can control the movement and position of the lens from a remote location using controls on an Internet browser or software ...
How to set up remote access for IP cameras (Post)Note: NW no longer recommends the use of port forwarding as technology has moved on and new access methods have become available. Remote access is often a key factor when choosing the co ...