Planet Technology ICA-100 - Manual (Page 4)

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Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of Internet Camera 's features and
capabilities.
Internet Camera provides a low cost solution for enterprise and SOHO users to en-
hance the ability of network environment. By connecting directly to an Ethernet or Fast
Ethernet, the high quality video image can be monitored everywhere. The main differ-
ence from the conventional PC Camera is that Internet Camera is a standalone system.
There is no need to attach another computer with Internet Camera like usual PC
cameras do. Via a web browser, Internet Camera can be managed, accessed and
controlled remotely over the Intranet or Internet. Management can be more efficient
and relative cost will be reduced by this way.
ICA-100/ICA-100W Features
Internet Camera includes many advanced features, which are designed to provide
powerful functions while being easy to use.
Vivid Your Website.
Live-images on web site is a new trend of Internet nowadays. Must websites always
be immutable and frozen with only text and static pictures? Add ICA-100 series to
make websites more vigorous.
User-friendly Interface.
Internet Camera supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode
for Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. The only requirement for configuration
and image viewing is a web browser software such as Internet Explorer 5.0 or above
or Netscape 6.0 or above. Via user-friendly web interface, even a beginner with less
knowledge about network can manage easily.
Remote Monitoring and Management.
ICA-100 series can fully integrate with your network. By the conveniences of world
wide Internet, you can do the monitoring anywhere. Via add-on utility, network adminis-
trators can decide whether individuals or the whole team may access ICA100 series.
Multi-user password protection support offers more flexibility while managing ICA100
series.
Alarm Trigger Function.
Adding external sensors to the auxiliary I/O connecter of ICA-100 series can let you
program event-based notification to fit various security demands. Internet Camera can
connect up to two input and two output external devices.
DDNS Support
Internet users can access the live images with a DDNS registered hostname instead of
knowing camera
’s real IP address.
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