How Do You Set Up A Wireless Webcam?
When buying a webcam, ensure it is concealable, has good video quality and does not slow down network traffic. If you are using the webcam for outdoor surveillance, buy a webcam that can withstand the vagaries of the weather. Regardless if the webcam is used indoors or outdoors, install the webcam at a place where it blends with the surrounding. It is better to buy a webcam from the same manufacturer as the router. This ensures compatibility with the router. Further, wireless webcams offer flexibility as they can be placed anywhere and can be used just about anywhere, so long as Internet connectivity is available. Gather network information such as Service Set Identifier (SSID) and type of security the network uses: WEP (Wired Equivalency Protocol) or WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access). If the network uses WEP, get the key length. If the network uses WPA, get the encryption algorithm used. All this information can be obtained from the product brochure of the router being used. Get the shared
