Cisco WVC210 Wireless-G PTZ Internet Security Video Camera -w/2-Way Audio | 
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Operating System: Windows
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 9.5 x 4.1
MPN: WVC210
Model: WVC210
UPC: 745883584703
EAN: 0745883584703
ASIN: B001L8XENA
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| Features:
| • | Former Linksys Business Series | | • | Sends high-quality live video to your network wirelessly | | • | Low-light sensitivity | | • | Simultaneous dual CODECs make an optimal combination of video viewing and storage | | • | Supports two-way audio, IP multicast, and 3GPP |
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Product Description
The Cisco WVC210 Wireless-G PTZ Internet Video Camera sends live video through the Internet to a web browser anywhere in the world. The camera supports dual codecs (MPEG-4 and MJPEG), which can be used simultaneously. MPEG-4 gives efficient bandwidth consumption with good-quality compression and is optimal for real-time viewing of video. MJPEG gives optimal video quality, making it ideal for large-volume storage to a network attached storage (NAS) device.The Cisco WVC210's audio capabilities include two-way audio, an embedded microphone, external speaker and microphone ports, and voice compression. With extensive support for features such as IP multicast, Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP), Real Time Protocol (RTP), and 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), it enables video to be viewed from multiple endpoints and client applications, such as 3G phones and QuickTime clients on PCs or Wi-Fi phones. Network protocols such as 802.1p priority, 802.1Q VLANs, and Dynamic DNS (DDNS) are also supported. The WVC210 can also be managed securely using HTTPS.The pan/tilt and digital zoom functions allow you to remotely control the camera movement and focus, giving you maximum remote flexibility. Up to 10 simultaneous unicast users can access the camera at any time. Software is included for monitoring multiple cameras and recording to your hard drive, with advanced search by time and date. Recording can be set up to start by motion trigger or by manual or scheduled recording. Playback is available on Windows Media Player, with no need for a proprietary player.You can also enable security mode, which tells the camera to send a message with a short attached video to up to three email addresses whenever it detects motion in its field of view. You can then log in to the live video stream if the situation warrants. Wireless security features include Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), and WPA2.
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 Very impressed and intend to purchase another February 25, 2010
Corey H. Perez (Fairbanks (AK))
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I know I'm only going to be the second to give it 5 stars, but this was compared to a WVC54 that I was previously using. I really enjoy the PTZ feature, the ability to view the camera through the internet and the ability to allow more than just a couple people to view this camera at one time.
Now... The issues...
The camera requires an "Active X" that for whatever reason Microsoft WILL NOT allow me to down load. I've tried numerous times, but ol' Billy Gates decided I don't know what is best for me and my computer... I ended up having to download Firefox to view the camera. The software on the disk did not solve the problem. The reason for this is the certificates are expired (as of Feb 2010). This is due to a problem on Linksys website.
I love the quality of the camera, the image and the versatile of the camera. I would recommend it, but be prepared for some setup. I wish I could give my opinion with having never used a camera, but I knew what to do with having had two previous Linksys cameras. I have changed my existing TZO account to reflect the settings on this camera (or changed the settings on this camera to match the previous camera, I don't remember) but I'm able to view it with no problem at my [...] account.
Some of the things that I wish was changeable is: the "steps" for up/down left/right could be changed to more or less of a movement.
As a side note. I think you must use the camera via Cat5 cable connection to make any setup changes. I've tried logging in numerous times, but am only successful when I attach the cable. I also was not able to view either camera through a Black Berry (Storm or Curve). I have NO problem viewing any of my Linksys camera's through my iPhone.
Corey
Perfect September 5, 2009
C. Hirschler (Kent, CT)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Works well. Excellent software, easy installation. Of course, would be better with adjustable focus, but no web video cam in a consumer price range offers that. We are thinking of buying a second one to see in another direction.
 WVC210 April 5, 2009
Andrew J. Hogan
51 out of 54 found this review helpful
Highlights: reasonable value for the money - good hardware, better than WVC200, lousy software - having used it for a few months, I would buy another, but there's still lots of room for improvement. PTZ: only digital Zoom (not optical - so really, there's no Zoom, just Pan, Tilt).
Details: I purchased the camera in December, 2008. Prior to using the WVC210, I've used two WVC200s. The 210 is an improvement over the 200 - better color, better image in low light, two-way audio, and I haven't had to reboot the 210 (the 200s are prone to lockups, occasionally). I use the "Kiwi Syslog Daemon" with all the cameras. And, the 210 audit trail is much improved over the 200. One key logging feature that the 210 has, is the ability to audit who logged in/out (and when) - the 200 does not do this. If you think about infrastructure security, this is a plus for the 210 and a HUGE mark against the 200. Like the 200, the 210 does not do motion detection - they both look at overall light level changes in a defined region. Labeling the function as "motion detection" is false advertising. Two outdoor examples: (1) if you setup a screen region and turn up the sensitivity, changes in sunlight (caused by clouds coming and going) will trigger a false motion-detection event (2) after turning down the gain to eliminate false sunlight triggers, objects (person, dog, car) that appears small at a distance can pass through the region without detection. Both cameras use an ActiveX control to view/listen to video/audio. The problem is, most public internet computers block the install of ActiveX controls, so if you want to check on your camera(s) while on vacation (off site), you better have your laptop along. Additionally, neither the 200 nor 210 accommodate this known shortcoming - for example, both could easily have a firmware upgrade to allow the user to see a snapshot JPG of the current image (when the ActiveX interface is not available) - neither camera has this feature. As for the monitoring software bundled with the 210 and 200 products, here Cisco has done an awful job as it takes over the ownership of these products from Linksys. The "Video Monitoring System v1.0.0.0" bundled with the 210 is not at all backward compatible with the 200. Adding insult, the interface is user-hostile, not allowing you to size it or move it - it has to be in the upper left corner of the screen and it wastes a lot of screen real-estate. The "Monitor v1.0.0.18" bundled with the 200 has a smaller footprint and it allows you to size and move the interface. It is forward compatible to the 210, but video only (not audio). It also gives you much more configuration control at your fingertips including volume control and on-the-fly record / stop / playback. In a nutshell, the interface of the old software is much better than the new stuff. If you will have a mix of WVC200 and WVC210 cameras, and if you want to use the monitoring software to record surveillance video, you will have to use the software that comes with the WVC200. You can search for e-pinions by me for reviews of the WVC200 for more details about pros/cons of this family of ip cameras.
Works well for technical users July 1, 2009
Dennis F. Colligan (San Antonio, TX)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Camera works well in low light and color is good. Does not play nice with Windows Vista,,( needs a patch). For the novice user the setup can be difficult. Video can stream to my Smartphone quite well. (Storm). User install and user guide info is incomplete but again if you are above average technically it's OK. Overall I would say it does what they advertise but you may need help making everything work to it's capabilities.
Linksys WVC210 in Linux May 23, 2009
James E. Tate
15 out of 17 found this review helpful
The WVC210 works great in Linux using the ZoneMinder application. (Found in most Linux Repo's)
Running in Firefox web browser at a IP address
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