Frequently Asked Questions - D-Link DCS-5610 User Manual

Section 5 - Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the DCS-5610. Read
the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have
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a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.)
PTZ PoE Internet Camera Features
1. What is a PTZ PoE Internet Camera?
The PTZ PoE Internet Camera is a stand-alone system connecting directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network.
The PTZ PoE Internet Camera differs from a conventional PC Camera because it has an integrated system with built-in
CPU and web-based solutions, providing a low cost solution that can transmit high quality video images for monitoring.
The PTZ PoE Internet Camera can be remotely managed, accessed and controlled from any PC/Notebook over an
Intranet or Internet using a web browser.
2. What is the maximum number of users that can access DCS-5610 simultaneously?
The maximum number of users that can log onto the PTZ PoE Internet Camera at the same time is 10. Please keep in
mind the overall performance of the transmission speed will be reduced if many users have logged on to the camera
simultaneously.
3. What algorithm is used to compress the digital image?
The PTZ PoE Internet Camera utilizes MPEG-4 simple profile or MJPEG Mode image compression technology providing
high quality images. MJPEG is a standard for image compression and it can be applied to various web browsers and
application software without installing any extra software
4. Can I capture still images from the PTZ PoE Internet Camera?
Yes you can capture still images using the snapshot function.
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