D-Link IP camera DCS-950G review

 

The D-Link DCS-950G is a full featured entry level IP security camera with 802.11g wireless, VGA resolution, sound, motion detection, email notification, NNTP, ability to record  to SMB share and .5 lux low light mode.

The camera must be initially set up over a Ethernet connection with the included software.  Once you assign a static ip address you can use internet explorer to configure and monitor the camera.  The camera downloads an ActiveX control into the browser to view the video and control the camera.  There is a SMA connector on the detachable antenna so you could use with a external high gain antenna.  The camera is powered by a 5DVC cube so you can use with a DWL-P200 or DWL-P50 power over Ethernet adapter. 

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Image quality is very good video in recorded in MPEG4 format for high quality and small file size. 

The camera will connect to any 802.11g or 802.11b access point. 

 

D-Link IP camera DCS-950G review

The main admin page has controls for nightshot low light mode snapshot and manual recording. 

Nightshot works in low light conditions a street of floodlight will allow you to monitor the area at night.

Motion detection allows you to define trigger zones.

When motion is detected the camera can email you the video clip via SMTP

The recording menu allows you to upload video directly to a windows share smart recording works with motion detection.

 

 

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