D-Link, the end-to-end computer networking solutions provider for consumers and businesses, today began shipping network cameras that allow home or business users to remotely monitor live streaming video through the company's new www.mydlink.com portal.
The new D-Link Network Camera (DCS-1100) is 'mydlink-enabled', allowing it to be easily added to the mydlink portal that features groundbreaking technology to activate and manage networking products via a single Web site, providing customers with an easier way to experience a connected, digital lifestyle. A wireless 802.11n version, the DCS-1130, is expected to ship out end of this month.
Offering plug-and-play connectivity, the new D-Link network cameras feature easy installation and set-up, mobile 3G and Web monitoring, 16x digital zoom, motion detection, integrated microphone and multiple profiles. The DCS-1100 connects to the home or small business network via a standard network cable, while the DCS-1130 connects using 802.11n WiFi with WPS support.
With 3GPP mobile surveillance, users can view a live feed from the cameras using a 3G-enabled cellphone, PDA or any compatible RTSP (real-time streaming protocol) device. Users are offered a flexible and convenient way to remotely monitor their homes or offices in real-time from anywhere within a customer's mobile network, by simply using a common 3GPP-compatible player on the mobile device.
"Our new network cameras offer a user experience unmatched in the industry. By being 'mydlink-enabled' customers can quickly view and manage their cameras from Internet Explorer with Internet connectivity*,” said Tobie van Schalkwyk, Country Manager for D-Link South Africa. “Both cameras can function and be configured through a Web graphical user interface (GUI) as with other D-Link network cameras, while users can also take advantage of the convenient mydlink experience, offering an ideal solution for the home or small business, and providing many features found in more costly surveillance systems.”
An industry first, mydlink-enabled products let users with high-speed Internet, a home network and a PC quickly and easily install and monitor compatible home networking devices. The groundbreaking mydlink portal takes the work out of activation and management of devices by offering the following user experience:
Connect
To add mydlink-enabled products to the mydlink portal, users follow these steps:
* Connect camera to the home network and run the wizard.
* Go to www.mydlink.com and set up a password-protected user account.
* Add each product to their mydlink account by entering product ID numbers provided with each device.
Organise
* Manage and organise their mydlink-enabled products and services from one central place, via an easy to navigate Web site.
* Define their profile and settings for all mydlink-enabled products.
* Easily view camera video remotely.
Empower
* Users get maximum value from their digital products with minimum technical knowledge.
* Users can allow other mydlink-connected users to share their products, including the remote viewing of live camera video.
Price and availability:
The DCS-1100 and DCS-1130 will be available middle Q3 through D-Link's network of computer retail stores, value-added resellers, solution providers and distributors.
* Multi-browser support for mydlink.com coming soon.
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D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for small, medium and large enterprise business networking. The company is an award-winning designer, developer and manufacturer of networking, broadband, digital electronics, voice, data and video communications solutions for the digital home, small office/home office, small to medium business, and workgroup to enterprise environments. With millions of networking and connectivity products manufactured and shipped, D-Link is a dominant market participant and price/performance leader in the networking and communications market.
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