1st May 2009
How to set up a personal FTP server for use with an IP camera's image transfer function
Note: NW no longer recommends the use of the insecure FTP protocol. If image transfer is required consider using a video management system. If FTP…
3rd Apr 2009
Using H.264 video compression in IP video surveillance systems
H.264 is an open video compression standard. Uniquely, H.264 is the first compression format to be formed by collaboration between members of both…
1st Dec 2008
Glossary: JPEG
A JPEG is a way of storing images on a digital device such as IP CCTV cameras, digital cameras and mobile phones. JPEG is a compressed image format…
11th Jun 2008
Glossary: IP Video Recording Software
A standard Internet browser provides adequate viewing for most camera functions when utilising the camera's built-in web interface. This is fine f…
5th Jun 2008
How to get your Axis camera to work on your wireless network
Note: this blog post does not apply to Axis cameras after firmware version 4.xx. It remains visible for information purposes only. See the current…
21st Nov 2007
How to register your Panasonic IP camera with Viewnetcam.com dynamic DNS service
Whenever a router is connected to the Internet it receives what is known as a public IP address. This is your identifier on the internet and is uni…
22nd Oct 2007
Port-Forwarding 101
Note: NW no longer recommends the use of port forwarding, except in
certain specific scenarios where it may be required and where other
securit…
9th Jan 2007
Dynamic DNS, or do I really need a static IP address?
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 typi…