![]() ![]() Effectively we were able to watch near-live video, with sound, from any location within our Wi-Fi network range - and beyond that range with a cable connection. The colour image was sent with minimal delay to a viewing application on a network-connected notebook. We first set the camera up on a wired (Ethernet) connection to our ADSL router (it does not need to connect directly to a PC), and subsequently ran it in wireless mode too. This information may come in handy if you need to troubleshoot the camera. The only other feature of note in design terms is an LED screen that indicates the camera’s IP address, and whether this is fixed or dynamic. There's a microphone jack if you want to use a wired alternative to get closer to your quarry. The camera captures sound as well as video, while the built-in microphone at the front has a range of around three metres. The lens projects from the case and can be swivelled up and down, and left and right, providing a good viewing range from a fixed location. Keeping the camera secret is also hampered by the bank of LEDs indicating various aspects of its operation, and by the mains cable (rechargeable cells are not practical for a device you may want to leave unattended for weeks at a time). If you use a stand instead of wall-mounting the camera, this adds around 13cm of depth. With its antenna extended above the camera itself, the device is a shade under 30cm tall. The hardware itself is rather large - you certainly won’t find it easy to use this kit for clandestine surveillance. ![]() The camera is capable of delivering live video feeds with sound to computers on a local network, and can also make these accessible remotely across the Internet. Linksys is known for its wireless and wired networking products, and its Wireless-G Internet Video Camera is intended for use in both environments. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. ![]() ZDNET's editorial team writes on behalf of you, our reader. Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Neither ZDNET nor the author are compensated for these independent reviews. This helps support our work, but does not affect what we cover or how, and it does not affect the price you pay. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or service, we may earn affiliate commissions. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. ![]()
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