Wireless IP Security Camera's
Discussion
Dear PH Collective,
Following one or 2 undesirables recently making my neighbourhood a regular stomping ground of theirs I'm debating buying a couple of (cheapish) wireless IP webcams to use as an extra layer of defence.
Anyone got any expereince of doing so, and any useful advice, recommendations, software tips etc? I've noticed that many of the cameras are "motion activiated" - I'm debating putting one of these just inside a glass panel alongside the fron door to capture anyone approaching. Anyone know if the "motion detect" will still work through glass?
Following one or 2 undesirables recently making my neighbourhood a regular stomping ground of theirs I'm debating buying a couple of (cheapish) wireless IP webcams to use as an extra layer of defence.
Anyone got any expereince of doing so, and any useful advice, recommendations, software tips etc? I've noticed that many of the cameras are "motion activiated" - I'm debating putting one of these just inside a glass panel alongside the fron door to capture anyone approaching. Anyone know if the "motion detect" will still work through glass?
I put in cameras in my office a year or so ago ... caught a burgalar red handed ... plod were very happy !!
Also use them in my shops. So far not needed the output, but it's good quality
Linksys WVC54G cams and Active Webcam Software .... Cheap and cheeful but fully featured. Wireless, Motion, Remote access etc etc
hope that helps
Arf
Also use them in my shops. So far not needed the output, but it's good quality
Linksys WVC54G cams and Active Webcam Software .... Cheap and cheeful but fully featured. Wireless, Motion, Remote access etc etc
hope that helps
Arf
arfur said:
I put in cameras in my office a year or so ago ... caught a burgalar red handed ... plod were very happy !!
Also use them in my shops. So far not needed the output, but it's good quality
Linksys WVC54G cams and Active Webcam Software .... Cheap and cheeful but fully featured. Wireless, Motion, Remote access etc etc
hope that helps
Arf
Also use them in my shops. So far not needed the output, but it's good quality
Linksys WVC54G cams and Active Webcam Software .... Cheap and cheeful but fully featured. Wireless, Motion, Remote access etc etc
hope that helps
Arf
And just looked up the price - now £70 - order placed
Thanks
www.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/74218/linksys-wvc54g-wirelessg-internet-video-camera.html
Edited by cuneus on Monday 5th February 16:19
Search for the Real Hustle tv program that hacks wireless from a van in about 15mins.
IIRC it had WPA/WEP and Mac Address protection, also when recommending these newer, higher levels of security dont forget that some people have older (and they dont have to be that old) routers and pc's that dont offer WPA only WEP
Our old router and one of the laptops were only 4 years old and didn't offer WPA so had to stick with WEP and Mac.
IIRC it had WPA/WEP and Mac Address protection, also when recommending these newer, higher levels of security dont forget that some people have older (and they dont have to be that old) routers and pc's that dont offer WPA only WEP
Our old router and one of the laptops were only 4 years old and didn't offer WPA so had to stick with WEP and Mac.
vex said:
Search for the Real Hustle tv program that hacks wireless from a van in about 15mins.
IIRC it had WPA/WEP and Mac Address protection, also when recommending these newer, higher levels of security dont forget that some people have older (and they dont have to be that old) routers and pc's that dont offer WPA only WEP
Our old router and one of the laptops were only 4 years old and didn't offer WPA so had to stick with WEP and Mac.
IIRC it had WPA/WEP and Mac Address protection, also when recommending these newer, higher levels of security dont forget that some people have older (and they dont have to be that old) routers and pc's that dont offer WPA only WEP
Our old router and one of the laptops were only 4 years old and didn't offer WPA so had to stick with WEP and Mac.
It only works if the AP name is visible ....
Tonsko said:
WEP is crackable as they showed in that Real Hustle program. WPA is not.
They are all hackable eventually, but you need to see A LOT of data in order to see the repetitions and have A LOT of patience ! And in my case, in retail, why anyone would want to crack the WPA to watch the inside of a shop is totally beyond me !
The most important thing is that WPA allows you to use a key length that makes password cracking nigh on impossible, especially a non-dictionary password, WEP chooses a poor & short key.
So - to recap, your key (and all my wireless keys are like this) should be something like "Hk09Lphs$ghsw2LK56i£asTR238nbc$4". It doesn't take long to type it in, and once it's in your router, it's no problem to transcribe it into whatever wants to connect. You can also be re-assured that no-one is gonna crack that. Unless they have a seriously fast machine and a looooooooooong time
So - to recap, your key (and all my wireless keys are like this) should be something like "Hk09Lphs$ghsw2LK56i£asTR238nbc$4". It doesn't take long to type it in, and once it's in your router, it's no problem to transcribe it into whatever wants to connect. You can also be re-assured that no-one is gonna crack that. Unless they have a seriously fast machine and a looooooooooong time
Tonsko said:
The most important thing is that WPA allows you to use a key length that makes password cracking nigh on impossible, especially a non-dictionary password, WEP chooses a poor & short key.
So - to recap, your key (and all my wireless keys are like this) should be something like "Hk09Lphs$ghsw2LK56i£asTR238nbc$4". It doesn't take long to type it in, and once it's in your router, it's no problem to transcribe it into whatever wants to connect. You can also be re-assured that no-one is gonna crack that. Unless they have a seriously fast machine and a looooooooooong time
So - to recap, your key (and all my wireless keys are like this) should be something like "Hk09Lphs$ghsw2LK56i£asTR238nbc$4". It doesn't take long to type it in, and once it's in your router, it's no problem to transcribe it into whatever wants to connect. You can also be re-assured that no-one is gonna crack that. Unless they have a seriously fast machine and a looooooooooong time
My point exactly ...
arfur said:
Tonsko said:
WEP is crackable as they showed in that Real Hustle program. WPA is not.
They are all hackable eventually, but you need to see A LOT of data in order to see the repetitions and have A LOT of patience ! And in my case, in retail, why anyone would want to crack the WPA to watch the inside of a shop is totally beyond me !
Just occurred to me ... maybe if I point the cams into the changing rooms then there will be a queue of vans outside trying to get footage of some old lady !!!
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