TRENDnet Announces Wireless-N IP Camera

Multi-featured unit with 2-way audio transmits real-time streaming video over the Internet.

Torrance, Calif.-based TRENDnet, a provider of wired and wireless networking hardware, announced the availability of what it says is the first-to-market wireless-n (802.11n) IP camera. The model TV-IP512WN, or Wireless N Internet Camera Server with 2-Way Audio, features integrated 300Mbps wireless-n technology for enhanced surveillance capabilities, multiple variable-shape motion detection recording windows, event driven email alerts, scheduled recording sessions, MPEG-4 and MJPEG image compression, and hard drive storage allocation tools.

The Wireless N Internet Camera Server with 2-Way Audio transmits real-time streaming video over the Internet. Users can view and manage the camera from any Internet connection using the included IP View Pro 2.0 software.

Other features include:

• Ability to easily add the camera to a wireless network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) support
• 2-way audio so users can hear and speak with people in the camera's viewing field
• Input/output ports can be hard wired to third-party alarm systems
• A removable CS lens with 16x digital zoom
• A built-in SD card slot for storing images directly to a memory card
• Off-white camera housing blends into most environments and includes a wall /ceiling mounting kit for installation

"The Wireless N Internet Camera Server (TV-IP512WN) redefines the design parameters and product capabilities of wireless IP cameras," says Zak Wood, director of global marketing for TRENDnet. "It offers greater installation flexibility, enterprise-class product features, far superior wireless bandwidth, and the convenience of one-touch wireless network connection to WPS."

The MSRP for the camera is $250.