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Is the need for cameras that aren't hardwired to a system logistical or more of a convenience issue? If the internet cameras are just convenient, a possible solution would be to run traditional cameras to a frame-grabber card in a host box (any relatively recent PC will do, especially if the cards you use support hardware encoding) and have that host do the web interface. There are several freely available Linux packages to set up and run that kind of system, and also a great many commercial Windows solutions. ---- Jack Kramer Computer Systems Specialist University Relations, Michigan State University 517-884-1231 ________________________________ From: Al Puzzuoli <[log in to unmask]> Reply-To: Al Puzzuoli <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 10:07:45 -0400 To: <[log in to unmask]> Subject: [MSUNAG] Thoughts on Internet Surveillance Cameras? We have a number of rooms in which we would like to install surveillance cameras. The images from these cameras should be viewable remotely via some sort of secure UI. The cameras should also be configurable so that they would start recording based on certain triggers such as motion, changes in lighting, etc. The D-Link DCS-6620( http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=410 ) seems ideal in terms of features, but since we want to deploy 11 of these, a less expensive alternative would be nice. Any experiences o recommendations would be great. Thanks, Al Puzzuoli Information Technologist Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities 517-884-1915 120 Bessey Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1033 http://www.rcpd.msu.edu