At CES on Saturday I spent an hour with D-Link talking through the range of new products they’re releasing for 2009. Whilst their business has traditionally been focused on wireless routers (and indeed there’s a pretty cool new router slated for release this year with a built in digital photo display) their range of networked storage devices and peripherals is growing all the time.
One major new product line for this year is a new home/small business surveillance system utilising 802.11n wireless cameras.
To date, there has been no IP camera solution available for Windows Home Server, and whilst these new cameras cannot currently be controlled via a WHS add-in, D-Link tell me there are plans to support Windows Home Server in the future (they were displaying the camera plugged into the new Acer easyStore Home Server).
The new DCS-1130 is currently controlled via a website, and features easy installation and setup, mobile 3G and Web monitoring, 16x digital zoom, sharp resolution, and multiple profiles. It connects to the home or small business network using 802.11n Wi-Fi with WPS support, or via a standard network cable. You’ll also be able to pick up a wired-only camera (DCS-1100) if you don’t need a wireless connection.
Other cool feature is the ability to monitor the cameras via a live feed through any 3G enabled phone or mobile device, using a 3GPP player.
The cameras all come with stands, or can be wall mounted easily via screwholes on the rear of the device.
So, if you’re looking for a home surveillance solution that’ll record to a storage device and allow you to monitor you home through the day, make sure you check this out. Expect the new models to land in the first half of the year.
More Info: D-Link
13. January 2009 at 8:12 am
Terry, while you’re looking at home surveillance options, you might also want to look at HomeCamera – http://www.homecamera.com. It’s webcam based, works well, is easy to use, and is free. What’s not to like?
17. January 2009 at 8:16 pm
It would be just great if all these devices backed into WHS. I have an HP MediaSmartServer which I had to import into New Zealand (but that is another issue!) which I’m glad I did. My HP MSS is on all the time so being able to back these kinds of devices / software into WHS just makes a lot of sence for the home market. So come on D-Link get the software going on the WHS platform