What's an inexpensive way to transmit a video signal from a security camera over the Internet?

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boferguson

We have installed security cameras at one location in our business, and have decided it is best to monitor the feeds from a different location. Both sites have high speed internet via cable bodem, and the camera uses a standard RCA video jack. Is there a simple hardware and software solution to transmit the feed to be viewed on a PC screen at our other location? I have looked at Slingbox, but think that may be overkill for our situation. Any help would be appreciated.

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Actually, all you need is a good DVR with internet connection.
http://www.cctvwholesalers.com/?gclid=CKK9mYPw4Y8CFQg1WAodVybkDA
Has several. Run all cams to the DVR, let the output feed the internet.
This one will handle 4 cameras
http://www.cctvwholesalers.com/catalog/1304NET-120fps-4-Camera-MPEG4-DVR-w-Audio--Internet-p-16803.html


I have a couple of clients using this method and it has several advantages over other options. For one they get recorded sessions from the cameras even if they fail to monitor.

How can I use my webcam as a security camera?

profound_0

I've ths idea of using my webcam as a security camera which will record the videos in the hard disk while I'm not at home. To do so, I need a video recorder software which'll take the video feed input frm the webcam and save it into the hard disk. Am I right?
If I'm thn which software can I use?
If I'm not thn how to do it?
...I'm sure it's possible but don't exactly knw how.

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I have a creative webcam, and it came with software that turns your pc into a security system with a program that came with the camera called Webcam Monitor. In this program you can set up your camera to start recording a clip when it detects motion, and then it will send an e-mail to a specified e-mail address. I wasn't able to set it up correctly though and I don't know what I was doing wrong.

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