Axis Communications IP-Surveillance - Manual (Page 5)

An Axis network video system is able to send video without the need for a dedicated
physical infrastructure. It uses standard IP networks, such as Local Area Networks (LANs)
and the Internet, for transporting information, rather than dedicated point-to-point
cabling, such as that used in analog video systems.
Easy and cost-effective expansion
A network video system is extremely flexible. Cameras can be moved freely around the network, and the
system can be expanded by adding more network cameras. This is easily done regardless of whether the new
cameras are to be placed at the same site, or at a new location communicating over the Internet.
IP NETWORK
Video management and
storage
A standard PC with video manage-
ment software can be used to mon-
itor and record the video.
Remote access
Any camera can be monitored re-
motely from anywhere on the LAN
or the Internet.
Axis video decoder
If network video streams need to be
monitored on existing analog equip-
ment, an Axis video decoder can be
used.
Axis network cameras
Connecting directly to the IP net-
work, they capture and send live
video directly over the IP network.