Cisco WVC2300 Wireless-G Business Internet Video Camera

Cisco Small Business Video Surveillance products provide customizable ways for small business owners to monitor and protect their companies. These high-quality solutions can be optimized for many different applications and sites. Each camera can be quickly mounted using the bracket included in the package. Their compact form factor also enables the cameras to be put inside a protective enclosure for interior or exterior installations. The cameras use removable CS-mount lenses and can be customized with optional zoom, wide-angle, vari-focal, auto-iris, and other types of lenses as required for a specific application or setting.

Product Highlights

• Wireless box camera with interchangeable lenses and I/O ports that allow flexible installation for multiple applications
• High-quality CCD sensor with low-light sensitivity and an IR filter switcher provides optimal video image under a range of conditions
• Simultaneous dual codecs provide optimal combination of viewing and storage of video
• Two-way audio, IP multicast, 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project), and lots of other advanced features make this solution ideal for surveillance deployments

The Cisco WVC2300 Wireless-G Business Internet Video Camera can be mounted on any pan-tilt (PT) base that supports the Pelco D protocol and can be remotely rotated and controlled through an RS-485 interface. It has two input and two output ports, which can be used to connect the camera to an alarm panel, siren, passive infrared (PIR) sensors, smoke detectors, lighting switch (on/off), door sensors, etc.

The Cisco WVC2300 uses a high-quality progressive-scan charge-coupled device (CCD) sensor, delivering good-quality video. The CCD sensor also has low-light sensitivity so video can be captured even in environments with very low light or during near-dark times of day. Additionally, the camera incorporates an infrared (IR) cut filter that, when used with a separate IR lamp, allows for video capture in total darkness.

The Cisco WVC2300 camera supports dual codecs (MPEG-4 and MJPEG). Both codecs 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 with lossy compression, making it ideal for large-volume storage to a network attached storage (NAS) device.

The Cisco WVC2300's audio capabilities include two-way audio, embedded microphone, external speaker and microphone ports, and voice compression. With extensive feature support, 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. The wireless capabilities of the WVC2300 include support for 1x2 multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO), providing better range than traditional 802.11g, and strong wireless security utilizing Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Support for multiple network protocols like 802.1p priority, 802.1Q VLANs, and Dynamic DNS (DDNS), make the solution ideal for multiple IP surveillance applications. The cameras can also be managed securely using HTTPS.

Features

• Standard box-type camera allows for flexible installation
• Mounts in a standard outdoor or indoor enclosure
• Provides controls for mounting on a Pelco pan/tilt base to control movement remotely
• Removable CS-mount lens enables the camera to be customized for multiple applications - including zoom lens, wide-angle, vari-focal, and auto-iris lenses
• 1/4-in. progressive-scan CCD sensor delivers good-quality video
• Low-light sensitivity with high-quality lens, sensor, and programmable IR cut filter capability
• Audio input/output for external microphone and/or speaker
• I/O ports facilitate alarm triggers, turn lights on and off, etc.
• IEEE 802.11b/g wireless support with 1x2 MIMO offers better wireless range and coverage
• Dual codecs (MPEG-4 and MJPEG) supported simultaneously
• IP multicast support
• RTSP video/audio streaming to unicast and multicast clients
• 4x digital zoom; can also use optical zoom with appropriate interchangeable lens
• 3GPP allows viewing of video on a mobile device
• Real-Time video recording from the Web interface directly with one button recording
• PC-less event recording directly to Network Attached Storage via integrated Samba client
• Motion detection with event notifications to an email account or alarm log in the monitoring software
• JPEG snapshots at multiple resolutions that can be sent to an FTP server
• Overlay watermarks/graphics and text
• Up to 10 unicast users and unlimited multicast users
• Built-in web server for remote access over IP
• Secure control via HTTPS
• Includes software for monitoring and recording up to 16 cameras simultaneously