CNET CIC-930W - Manual (Page 4)

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Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides details of the Network Camera's features, components
and capabilities.
Overview
The Network Camera has an Integrated Microcomputer and a high quality CMOS digital-
Image-Sensor, enabling it to display high quality live streaming video over your wired LAN,
the Internet, and for the Network Camera, an 802.11g Wireless LAN.
Using enhanced MPEG-4 technologies, the Network Camera is able to stream high quality
video and audio directly to your PC. The high compression capabilities of MPEG-4 reduce
network bandwidth requirements to amazingly low levels.
A convenient and user-friendly Windows program is provided for both viewing and recording
video. If necessary, you can even view video using your Web Browser, on a variety of software
platforms.
Figure 1: Network Camera
Features
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Standalone Design. The Network Camera is a standalone system with built-in CPU and
Video encoder. It requires only a power source and a connection to your LAN or Wireless
LAN.
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Dual Video Support. The Network Camera can support both MEPG4 and MJEPG video
for different image compression.
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