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We have taken delivery of a new product - a standalone Mini-DVR, that can be set to record stills or video when motion is detected, even in low-light conditions. All footage/images is stored to a 2GB SD card, or the feed can be recorded on separate AV equipment using the video out.

The unit also ships with an alarm siren, that can be used to sound when motion is detected.

We will be offering these for sale in the next week or so - so come back soon!

We have found these steps are helpful for customers looking to setup their cameras in both wired and wireless mode. Any comments or suggestions please let us know!

1. Connect the camera using supplied RJ45 lead to the ethernet port of the PC.
2. When connected, ensure that the local area network lights up, and
there is no “limited connection message”.
3. Run IPCamSetup.
4. Click “Find IP Cam”
5. When the camera appears in the list highlight it and then in the
section below enter the IP address 192.168.2.101 (first check your IP
settings in windows by running ipconfig from the command prompt - make
sure the IP range matches your LAN adapter, NOT the wireless adapter.
As long as the first 3 sets of numbers match those in your LAN adapter
and the last number is between 100-200, you should be OK.)
6. Click “Setting”
7. Click “Find IP Cam” again
8. Highlight the camera in the list, and check that the new IP address
has been displayed.
9. Click “Show IP Cam” and the browser should launch and the login page appear.
10. Enter the default username and password.
11. You can configure the wireless configuration by entering your
network SSID and network key by clicking “Scan access point”
12. Highlight your wireless network from the list
13. Enter your network SSID (network name)
14. Choose the encryption type you are using (if any)
15. Enter the network key in “Key”
16. Click “submit”
17. Then click the radio button “Wireless” and click “setting” again.
18. Change the switch on the camera to WLAN and press the “reset” button
19. When the camera has powered up choose your wireless network
adapter from the drop down list and then Click “Find IP Cam”
20. The camera should appear in the list.
21. Disconnect the RJ 45 cable.
21. Click “Show IP Cam” and it should launch in wireless mode.

We are compiling an ongoing installation notes document for supplying with the network cameras, as our customers give us their feedback. If you have any suggestions for inclusion in the document, please email us.

When powering up your camera, the green “operation” light on the front can take around a minute to light up, as the camera first goes through it’s own diagnostics. So don’t think the camera is broken!

On BBC news this morning, the editor of FQ Magazine (http://www.fqmagazine.co.uk/), took part in a feature on “Nanny Cams”. This focussed on the use of covert surveillance cameras for monitoring childcare staff whilst you are out and about.

We don’t advocate the use of surveillance in every situation - as fathers ourselves we recognise the importance of getting the right person who will be responsible for your child from the start, rather than monitoring them covertly to check they are doing things the way you would like.

However, a network camera in just one room of the house, that the nanny knows about, is a good way for you to check in now and again - and to just get a quick fix of that precious bundle whilst at work!

A customer has sent us a time-lapsed video of them mowing their lawn! It was recorded using the Grand Pan & Tilt WiFi Network Camera (S-W-PT2), and the supplied WalkGuard software.

Watch the video now - Windows Media