Panasonic BL-C131A Network Camera Wireless 802.11
by Panasonic
Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: PanasonicFormat: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: BL-C131A
Product features:
- Place anywhere you'd like to keep an eye on things, with no PC required at the location
- View and control from a standard web browser, video display, or compatible cell phone or PDA
- Point the camera where you want with eight shooting position presets
- Built-in heat sensor allows record and/or notify by email when someone enters the room
- Connect wirelessly with standard 802.11b/g devices, SSID filtering and 40/64/128-bit WEP encryption
Digital camera reviews of Panasonic BL-C131A Network Camera Wireless 802.11
Digital camera Review: Great IP Camera - Nannycam Functions TBD
Summary: 5 Stars
Having tried and regretted many IP camera purchases (esp. Linksys) in the past, I researched and compared other pan/tilt/zoom cameras before finally arriving at the BL-C131A. While the one I purchased was used, it still worked like a charm, and from what I can tell went through the same setup steps that a brand new device would.
Originally, I hooked it into my wired LAN so I could access-then-configure it via the software, and while it took a minute or two to find, once it was discovered the rest of the setup was a breeze. It's now wirelessly connected downstairs to my Linksys WRT300N upstairs, and has been going strong for days. I often log in from work just to check on things at home, and make sure nothing's amiss.
While cool, it also is hopefully going to help serve as a nannycam. The main challenge in doing that is that I cannot record video easily to my website (for review at end of day). This is a major downer for me, but the ease of use and fantastic pan/tilt/zoom features make up for the loss (while I'm looking for solutions).
All in all, it's a great cam which fits the needs I've got now, and hopefully will work for my future needs as well. If it does, I'll be getting a couple more to complete the kit.
Summary of Panasonic BL-C131A Network Camera Wireless 802.11
Wireless Network Camera 802.11g, MPEG4, Automatic Network Configuration, Universal Plug and Play, Set-up Wizard, Remote Pan/Tilt Control, Built in PIR motion detectorCameras and Photo
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