Frequently Asked Questions; Internet Camera Features - D-Link DCS-1110 User Manual

Section 3 - Configuration

Frequently Asked Questions

Internet Camera Features

What is an Internet Camera?
The Internet Camera is a stand-alone 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 or Internet via a web browser.
What is the maximum number of users that can be allowed to access DCS-1110
simultaneously?
The maximum number of users that can log onto the Internet Camera at the same time is 8. Please keep in mind the
overall performance of the transmission speed will slow down when multiple users are logged on.
What algorithm is used to compress the digital image?
The Internet Camera utilizes MPEG-4 Simple Profile image compression technology to provide high quality images.
MPEG-4 Simple Profile is a standard for image compression and can be applied to various web browser and application
software without the need to install extra software.
Can I capture still images from the Internet Camera?
Yes you are able to capture still images with the snapshot function from the IPView Lite application supplied with the
Internet Camera CD-ROM.You may also record snapshots using the snapshot feature on the Home page. When viewing
this page, press the "snapshot" button on your Web browser to capture the image and save to your hard drive.
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