Does a security camera that uploads to a web server or ftp without a computer exist?

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Striker

I want to have an always-on motion activated security camera that supports wifi or even wired ethernet that can upload to a web server or ftp. I don't want to leave my computer on all the time.

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Yes. They are called IP or Network cameras.

http://video-insight.com/Purchase/Security-Cameras/IP-Cameras.aspx

Here are a few. I actually work for this company. Funny I ran across your post while answering miscellaneous questions. If you ordered from us, your camera would likely pass through my hands.

Another guy mentioned Netbotz. They are proprietary. If you want temperature readings from them, you need to buy their whole system. If you're going to do that, they are not the best. Pelco dominates the high end of this market, but they cost a fortune. If you want what you asked for which is just a camera by itself with a lot of uploading options and motion detection, I suggest a network camera by Toshiba, Canon, Axis, or Vivotek. If you want insane resolution as well, look at IQ Eye (but costly).

How do I set up a Wifi security camera to stream online and/or to a device with an internet connection?

rkcompsys

I use an extender/repeater to get my primary signal. This allows me to use my laptop in my store. But, I'm not always in my store. I want to get a Wifi security camera but I don't know how I can set it up on my present extended connection. I know that some will send a signal direct to my Wifi tablet/phone, but wouldn't that require me switching connections from my internet to the camera signal? If possible, I want to be able to continue to operate on my internet connection, while having the ability to monitor and/or save the camera stream to my device. Is this possible? and.. how is it possible? If I wanted the camera to stream to a web address, would that also be possible using an extended internet connection? Remember, using an extender does not have a hard-line. Please, any help is greatly appreciated.

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Google for "foscam ip camera" these camera can connect wireless to your LAN and can be access anywhere, and there are foscam apps on iphone or android

http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/wireless-ip-security-camera/

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