AirLive WL-1000CAM
User’s Manual
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Chapter 7: Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is an Internet Camera?
A:
The Internet Camera is a standalone system connecting directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet
network. It is different from the conventional PC Camera; the Internet Camera is an all-in-one system
with built-in CPU and web-based solutions providing a low cost solution that can transmit high quality
video images for monitoring. The Internet Camera can be managed remotely, accessed and controlled
from any PC/Notebook over the Intranet via a web browser or camera viewer.
Q2: What algorithm is used to compress the digital image?
A:
The Internet Camera utilizes MJPEG video compression technology to provide high quality images.
MJPEG is a standard for video compression and can be applied to various application software.
Q3: Can I capture or record still images from the Internet Camera?
A:
Yes, you are able to capture or record still images with the snapshot function from the Camera
Viewer application supplied with the Internet Camera CD-ROM.
Q4: What network cabling is required for the Internet Camera?
A:
The Internet Camera uses Category 5 UTP Twisted-pair cable allowing 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T
networking.
Q5: Can the Internet Camera be setup as a PC-cam on the computer?
A:
No, the Internet Camera is used only on Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network.
Q6: Can the Internet Camera be connected on the network if it consists of only private IP
Addresses?
A:
Yes, the Internet Camera can be connected to a LAN with private IP Addresses.
Q7: The focus on the Internet Camera is bad, how can I correct it?
A:
Adjust the Internet Camera focus manually.
