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(More customer reviews)I really wanted to like this product.It is certainly a very cool idea.A self-contained camera with an mpeg encoder that can connect wirelessly (or wired) to a standard home network, and broadcast video to any laptop over a web browser.And, indeed, it does try to do all that, but only partially succeeds.
First, kudos on the packaging.It is high quality, has all the necessary parts, including a short ethernet cable, a metal swivel mount, and even a couple of zip ties to keep things neat.I was very excited to unwrap the goodies!
The first snag I hit was that the wireless ability only works on a WEP network, not WPA.I moved all my routers to WPA security long ago because WEP is no longer considered secure.Because I'm not going to downgrade the security of my home network, wireless is out for me as an option.Still, it isn't so bad for me because I have lots of available hardwired ethernet ports in my house, and I figure that since I have to plug in the power adapter anyway, it won't really be wireless regardless.So, I went ahead with it but be sure and check that you have a port near where you intend to mount the camera before ordering one.
The part I was most worried about, the software, actually installed effortlessly and found the camera on my network without any trouble.One click and I was getting a streaming video feed right to my laptop, which was very cool!The image itself was color, but very blurry.That's because the lens has to be focused by turning it left or right, like a projector lens.That wasn't as easy to do as it sounded from on top of a step stool while trying to see my laptop screen (where the feed was) at the same time as turning the lens.I think a helper may have made this easier, but I was never able to get the focus sharp, and even when I got some things in the image somewhat in focus, other parts further or closer away would be blurry.So, I wasn't very successful with the lens focusing.
I also gave up trying to see the image from outside my network.It is clear that it is possible to do so, and the company has gone to great lengths to allow it.However, it requires service from Lorex as well as from a different company (Yoics), and by the time I had accounts with both and had installed the Yoics software, the whole thing just became too complex for me to keep fiddling with.So, while it is possible to do this, I wouldn't say it was easy.
Overall, because of the focus issue (I'm watching my blurry image type this right now), the lack of WPA support for wireless connection, and the complexity behind viewing it from outside the home, I recommend passing on this product.If you do go ahead and get one to play with, just be aware of its limitations in advance.It is a cool idea, and I'm sure the products in this space will continue to improve.
Sean P. Logue, 2009
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Product Description:
LOREX LNE3003 WIRELESS COLOR MPEG4 IP NETWORK CAMERAIEE 802.11 B/G WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK STANDARDS; NO DDNS OR ROUTER CONFIGURATION REQUIRED FOR CONNECTION; COMPATIBLE WITH PC OR MAC; MOBILE SUPPORT (3GPP) FOR APPLE IPHONE OR IPOD TOUCH; MOTION EVENT E-MAIL NOTIFICATION ; INTERNET MANAGEMENT USER NAME & PASSWORD PROTECTION; 10X DIGITAL ZOOM; REMOTE CONNECT WITH YOICS & MSN; INCLUDES SOFTWARE APPLICATION CD, 6-CHANNEL SURVEILLANCE APPLICATION 3-FT NETWORK CABLE, POWER SUPPLY FOR CAMERA & STAND
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