D-Link today began shipping a network camera that allows 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 viewed and managed by the mydlink portal, providing customers with an easier way to experience a connected, digital lifestyle. A wireless 802.11n version, the DCS-1130, is expected to ship at end of this month.
Offering plug and play connectivity, the new D-Link network cameras feature easy installation and setup, 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 Wi-Fi with WPS support.
With 3GPP mobile surveillance, users can view a live feed from the cameras using a 3G-enabled cell phone, 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 AJ Wang, chief technology officer, D-Link. “Both cameras can still be configured through the traditional web graphical user interface (GUI) as with other D-Link network cameras for many of the advanced features.”
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 mydlink portal is designed to take 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.
Organize
- Manage and organize their mydlink-enabled products and services from one central place, via an easy to navigate website.
- 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 is available through D-Link’s network of computer retail stores, value-added resellers, solution providers, distributors and at D-Link’s own etail store, dlinkshop.com for the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $179.99. The DCS-1130 is expected to ship with a MSRP of $219.9
