Chapter 1 Overview
IP Camera Physical Details
•Syslog support—The IP camera can send log data to a Syslog server.
•IP address filter—You can designate IP addresses that can access the IP camera and IP addresses that cannot access the IP camera.
•User-definable HTTP/ HTTPS port number—Allows you to define the port that is used to connect to the camera through the Internet.
•DHCP support—The IP camera can automatically obtain its IP addresses in a network in which DHCP is enabled.
•Network Time Protocol (NTP) support—Allows the IP camera to calibrate its internal clock with a local or Internet time server.
•Support for C and CS mount lenses—Supports a variety of C and CS mount lenses.
•RS-485/PTZsupport—Supports Pelco D protocol, which enables PTZ functions when used with a supported motorized zoom lens, external pan/tilt mount, and control device.
•Power options—The wired IP camera can be powered with 12 volts DC, which is provided through an optional external power adapter, or through PoE (802.3af), which is provided through a supported switch; the wireless IP camera does not support PoE and requires an external power adapter.
•Camera access control—You can control access to IP camera configuration windows and live video by configuring various user types and log in credentials.
•Cisco Media API—The IP camera supports the open, standards based, Cisco Media Application Programming Interface.
•Wireless support—The wireless IP camera is compatible with networks that conform to the IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g specifications.
IP Camera Physical Details
The IP camera includes a reset button, built-in microphone, status LEDs, several ports for connecting external devices, and two threaded mounting holes, one on the bottom and one on the top.
Figure 1-1and the table that follows describe the items on the front of the IP camera.
Cisco Video Surveillance 2500 Series IP Camera User Guide
