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Linksys WVC54GCA Webcam 640x480 802.11G Wireless Internet Home Monitoring Camera | 
 enlarge | Brand: Linksys
Category: CE
List Price: $143.90
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Avg. Customer Rating:  42 reviews
Media: Electronics
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Battery: None
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 4.7 x 1.5 x 3.5
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: WVC54GCA
Model: WVC54GCA
UPC: 683728129989
EAN: 0745883582280
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| Features:
| • | Product Type - Wireless Internet Camera | | • | Dimensions WxDxH - 3.54" x 1.46" x 4.02" | | • | Weight - 0.29 lb. | | • | - Supports enhanced MPEG-4 and MPEG compression | | • | - View video from your Wireless-G or wired ethernet network |
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Product Description
The Linksys Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera sends live video through the Internet to a web browser anywhere in the world! This compact, self-contained unit lets you keep track of your home, your kids, your workplace - whatever's important to you.Unlike standard "web cams" that require an attached PC, the Internet Home Monitoring Camera contains its own web server, so it can connect directly to a network, either over Wireless-G (802.11g) networking, or over 10/100 Ethernet cable. Choose either MPEG-4 or Motion JPEG video compression for a high-quality, high-framerate, up to 640x480 video stream.The Compact Internet Home Monitoring Camera's unique form-factor and wireless connectivity allows you to mount it on a wall nearly anywhere, or slip it into its included stand for desktop use. Once it's connected to your home network, you can "see what it sees" from any PC in the house, while the video stream is secured from the outside world, hidden behind your Router.You can also turn on Security Mode, which tells the camera to send a message with a short video attached to up to three email addresses whenever it detects motion in its field of view. You can then log onto the live video stream if the situation warrants. The included Viewer & Recorder utility lets you record the audio/video stream to your local hard drive, "live" or on a predetermined schedule.also turn on Security Mode, which tells the camera to send a message with a short video attached to up to three email addresses whenever it detects motion in its field of view. You can then log onto the live video stream if the situation warrants. The included Viewer & Recorder utility lets you record the audio/video stream to your local hard drive, "live" or on a predetermined schedule.Let the Linksys Wireless-G Internet Video Camera help you keep tabs on your world.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 37 more reviews...
 Great Camera for $100 don't be misled by others on here. February 29, 2008
61 out of 65 found this review helpful
I bought this camera 2 weeks ago and put it above my front door looking out onto my walkway and street and it works great. It's 802.11 G/B so it scales back if you have only a B access point. It takes good 640/480 up to 30 frames per second video. It's got a couple of low light enhancements you can turn on which work pretty well. DONT be disappointed if it can't see in the dark it's NOT a night vision camera. However... I don't yet know if it can see IR. I guess I need to get out a remote and see what happens.
So a few people posting reviews have said it's not easy to setup. Not True!! I guess if you don't know anything about home networking, port forwarding, or WIFI then yeah of course it's going to be hard to setup. But don't come bashing the product just because you lack the skills to set it up correctly. Now I will admit I'm a IT professional and make a living doing so but, anyone with basic networking skills should be able to get this camera working in 10 minutes. Now... That doesn't include the time to tweak all the settings as it will take several days and some time to get everything just how you want it.
I got an iPhone that I use all the time to watch streaming video. In fact I used the iPhone to setup the camera using it as my hand held display so I could see what the camera was seeing.
One thing I will mention that I'm not really fond of is the motion detection system. If you turn it on, it requires you to choose either FTP or Email for the alerts. The problem is that even with the sensitivity really low it still triggers and you get like 10 million emails. Now that's not entirely the blame of the camera cause every time a cloud goes over my house the sidewalk changes because of the lighting and causes the camera to trigger a motion detection event. But if you were using the camera inside your house it would most likely function much better.
The camera comes with a CD that has some recording software that works ok. I've had it crash more than once in the past two weeks but it seems to happen when you have the motion detection enabled to send videos via Email. I switched this feature to JPEG's instead of motion and the application hasn't crashed since.
The camera does do audio but only when watching the playback on the software or using IE 6.0 or greater to watch the live video directly from the camera. I.E. you can't hear the sound with Firefox or Safari. However, you can adjust all the settings and get it going without IE so if you're a Mac person like myself you will need to have access to a PC at some point especially since the recording software, motion detection, and live video viewing with sound portion of the camera uses a Active X control that only works in IE.
All in all this Camera is an Awesome camera for $107. It did everything I wanted and more and it works well. I ended up buying 2 more of them since I was so pleased with the first one.
Just make sure before you buy this that you meet the following requirements.
A. Know what your doing when it comes to networking or you will be disappointed as with any network device it takes a level of skill to set it up.
B. Make sure you have access to a PC to setup all the things that require and Active X control and IE 6.0 or greater
C.Don't expect the device to see in the dark with great precission
D. Remember that you only paid $107 for something that does almost as much some of the other expensive stationary network cameras on the market.
Excellent Product - Great value July 29, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is an excellent product, especially for the price.
Pros:
* Very inexpensive
* Has great audio pickup. You are able to hear a pin drop!
* Easy to setup (some experience with routers and port forwarding is recommended)
* Allows for E-Mail and FTP of video files captured after motion detection
* WiFi built in, all you need a WiFi network and a power outlet and its ready to go
* Small in size
Cons:
* The swivel base is adequate, however it seems a little flimsy. You have to tighten it down with a plastic ring that could break if you have a heavy hand
* Small bug with FTP transfer for motion capture video. The configuration settings do not allow any special characters in the FTP server name, username, or file path. So if you are going to ftp files you will need to configure it with plain usernames, and server names. I used the IP address of a local computer on the network and changed the username to NOT include an underscore.
Overall:
I would definitely recommend this product. I am planning to purchase two more of these now that I have my first one. I have spec'ed out a traditional security camera system, both IP and RF. With the cost of a DVR, cameras, cabling, etc you could be facing a $1500+ bill. However with a few of these, a WiFi network, and a PC to store the video, you can do almost as good for under $300 (assuming you already have a PC).
The setup I have is:
PC running Windows XP
-Filezilla FTP Server (make sure to open port 21 on your PC firewall)
Belkin Wireless G Router:
-You will need to setup port forwarding to be able to access the video from off of your network.
WVC54GCA
-Save yourself some time and trouble and assign it a static IP in your router. That way it wont be changing on you.
It's Just Okay February 26, 2008
6 out of 11 found this review helpful
I guess I'm a little disappointed. After all, the outside of the box claimed the camera provided high quality video. Not exactly. The video is barely acceptable, and while getting an image on your computer from your network is a cinch, when you start trying to make it available on the web, things start getting difficult. Neither the set-up wizard, the printed instructions, nor the full manual on the installation CD described how to do this. I had to go into the camera's advanced browser based set-up and start looking for clues. Even after I figured it out, it wasn't easy. Unless you're technically savvy, I wouldn't recommend this.
 Horrible product, Had to return May 31, 2008
6 out of 11 found this review helpful
I purchased this camera to watch inside my house when we're out of town, We have an 18 year old, and he's been known to have a little more then a couple of friends over.
Since I have a linksys router, which I'm happy with, I purchased this camera, figuring it would work perfect with my router. What a disappointment. After 3 calls to tech support, I had to return since Linksys could not correct the problem (Excelle cust. service from Amazon, No questions asked !!) .
The camera setup and was working very easily. No problems at all, Maybe 15 minutes. I was getting emails when there was activity, that worked fine. I have 3 problems with this camera however, 1 was serious enough to return.
1) Alot of false alarms on motion, even after adjusting the sensativity area so that my dog would not be able to be seen.
2) Horrible resolution. Expected ALOT better from a camera these days. My cheap cell phone provides better quality then this. I guess I was expecting too much, but since this was a "camera", I expected nice clear quality pictures.
3) And this is the killer, the camera stopped working after approximately 12 hours. Had to power on-off to restore functionality, and since I purchased this 2 days before we were going away, I had to attach to a timer to shut on/off 2x per day, just to keep it working. After 3 calls from tech support, who were responsive, however, they gave the plain vanilla tech support nonsense, 1) Reinstall the firmware (even thought the latest was already on there), 2) Upgrade the firmware on my router (Even though they never had this problem before). 3) after the 3 contact, we'll send you a new one.
Sorry, to little , to late.
So, I would definitely not recommend this camera to anyone. I will be tring the CREATIVE camera, it cost a little more, but if it stays on, and produces quality pictures, it might be worth it.
I'll still recommend Linksys products as a whole, have NO issues whats so ever with my Wireless G Speedboost router, but definitely not this camera.
-Bob
Great little camera April 14, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought this camera about 2 weeks ago. The video quality is outstanding. It took me about 10 minutes to have it fully set up and operational on my wireless network using a DLink Draft N router. After it was operational on my internal network, I set both cameras up for internet access using different ports forwarded into the respective cameras which are set up on different internal IP addresses. Now I can watch both from my office. I have 2 pointing out my window to capture any activity on my front lawn. I am buying a 3rd one to use for indoor monitoring and security.
I will say that you must set up motion detection at your own risk. It WILL bombard you with about 300 emails or FTP alerts per hour, even on the lowest sensitivity. Other than that it is certainly one of the best looking, and easiest to use cameras I have found. For the money, you just can't beat the quality. Do not, however, try to use this an an outdoor camera...I heard someone who returned one trying to do just that...Couldn't figure out why after the first rain storm it failed completely...
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