Wireless 802.11b Cameras

HcRUL · 08-13-2002

Has anyone out there played with one of these?

I've seen the D-Link DCS-1000W in a local store but it was a bit pricy. I see that JustDeals has a Sceptre CAS-200W which is much cheaper at $299.

I like the idea of a wireless camera for a new toy but it really isn't wireless since it still needs power. That got me thinking that a wired IP ready camera running POE would have just as many cables. From there I could interface to a wireless lan if I wanted.

Just looking for any more ideas before I write off the wireless thing.

HcRUL

sparafina · 08-13-2002

I've played with the wired version, it has a static IP you can set and its ready to go. Its cool for the first 30 minutes. Being able to control the camera position and zoom would make it a lot more interesting, particularly for video conferencing. Not sure what wireless brings to the party.

blackwave · 08-13-2002

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Originally posted by sparafina
Not sure what wireless brings to the party.

Perverts?

sparafina · 08-13-2002

Defcon attendees? I have the pictures to back me up.

Madhadder · 08-14-2002

JVC has a nice digital camera (wired 10/100) color
with Pan.Tilt,15x opical zoom etc. etc. if you use
POE you will have only 1 cable, I do remember
that they were also a bit pricey ($300/400) but
I would bet that they are better than anything from D-Link.

Here is a Pic of one.

08-13-2002	#1 (permalink)
HcRUL Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 37	Wireless 802.11b Cameras Has anyone out there played with one of these? I've seen the D-Link DCS-1000W in a local store but it was a bit pricy. I see that JustDeals has a Sceptre CAS-200W which is much cheaper at $299. I like the idea of a wireless camera for a new toy but it really isn't wireless since it still needs power. That got me thinking that a wired IP ready camera running POE would have just as many cables. From there I could interface to a wireless lan if I wanted. Just looking for any more ideas before I write off the wireless thing. HcRUL

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08-13-2002	#2 (permalink)
sparafina Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: TX,MD,NY Posts: 1,430	I've played with the wired version, it has a static IP you can set and its ready to go. Its cool for the first 30 minutes. Being able to control the camera position and zoom would make it a lot more interesting, particularly for video conferencing. Not sure what wireless brings to the party.

08-13-2002	#4 (permalink)
sparafina Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: TX,MD,NY Posts: 1,430	Defcon attendees? I have the pictures to back me up.