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Whistle Stopper - Panasonic Wireless Network Camera and Pet Cam (BL-C20A)
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List Price: $199.00
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Manufacturer: Panasonic
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Panasonic
Color: White
EAN: 0037988845057
Feature: 802.11b Wireless Technology
Format: CD
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Panasonic
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Model: BL-C20A
Platform: Windows
Publisher: Panasonic
Studio: Panasonic
Warranty: 1 year warranty
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Features
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802.11b Wireless Technology
Just Plug It In and Play
Sensor Recording and Email Alerts
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Customer Rating:
Summary: needed a new router and some tech support
Comment: We purchased this camera last week so we could watch our new infant puppy when we're not at home. The camera has been running for 3 days consistently and we are very happy with our purchase. However, we encountered a few troubles.
We are not IT people, but consider ourselves computer savvy. After realizing that the camera did not come with an ethernet cord, which is required for initial setup, we attempted to hardwire the camera to our desktop using the cable that was connecting our wireless router to the desktop. Then, we connected the desktop to the router wirelessly. This seemed great in concept, and it probably would have worked. Unfortunately, we were having a great deal of difficulty. So, we obtained additional cables and tried to set it up again the next day. Everything seemed functional, and then the next morning, everything quit. It seemed that after purchasing the camera and having to upgrade our wireless router firmware, and after the camera trying to access and change our DHCP settings, our wireless router finally died. It was four years old, which is apparently considered old.
So, we bought a new NetGear router. This time the install was seamless. Everything worked exactly as the install instruction said it would. We had one problem in that we couldn't access the camera from the internet. I called tech support and the problem was solved within 20 minutes. They were very helpful and knew exactly what to do. The software for NetGear autoconnects to the UPNP settings of the camera. When you set up port forwarding, the port is already in use. So, you have to turn off auto UPNP on the camera so that the router does not see it there. Then, the port is available for the incoming web traffic. Once we did this and changed the port number, everything worked flawlessly.
I recommend this camera to people who are computer savvy. You do not need to be an IT person to use this, but it definitely helps to know your way around your router settings. Overall, we are very pleased with our purchase and would buy another one.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good WebCam for the Price
Comment: I have 3 of these webcams in my home. 2 for monitoring my pets and 1 to monitor my basement as I have water problems. I have a wireless network connection via my Laptop. I use the LinkSys Wireless Router.
These work very well. I can check in during the day while I'm at work. I can also check in via my CellPhone (Palm Centro) if I am out of town. I was suprised as to how well you can view the image via a cell phone.
The only problem I have had, was that the cameras would often be "offline". I learned that if I put them all on a timer so they all get a break, then they work just fine. Since you cannot see anything after dark, I just turn mine off with a timer during the night.
I plan to get 1 more of these in the near future to monitor my pellet stove.
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Summary: A cool little device...
Comment: This is a neat little device. I have a bunch of them. They are small enough that you can tuck them inside stuff, cheap enough that you can use a bunch of them, and the picture quality is adequate if you put them in the right places. Don't use them for your wedding snaps, though...
They can send periodic pictures by email, take bracketing pictures (say 5 pictures before the trigger, and 5 after, a second apart,) and they can store the snaps internally, email them, or ftp them to a server somewhere. They can send to 3 different email addresses, and they have 5 triggering conditions including time of day and motion detection, each of which can do different stuff with the pictures. The JPEGs are about 27k at 640x480, so they won't kill your email. This one uses 4 watts, so they will run forever off a cheap UPS if someone turns off the power to your house. The wired cams use 2 watts. Each camera has a webserver built in, which can show a single page with 3 other cameras' pictures on it. Configuration is a breeze. Really.
Only downside I have found is that they do WEP not WPA. I use an old access point just for the cameras. Balanced against the positives, this is a minor point.
This is an amazing amount of technology for under $180.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Performs as Promised
Comment: This wireless camera has allowed me watch my backyard and dog over the web, exactly as promised. I had to call Panasonic twice to get the device working properly. I should note, however, that my technical issues were network related and would be the same for any camera of this type. What may not be the same for other cameras is Panasonic's excellent customer service reps. My only complaint is that their customer service keeps normal east coast business hours (pulse limited hours on Saturday), which made them hard to reach from California.
Customer Rating:
Summary: very poor
Comment: This camera has extremely poor wireless functionality. There are not enough choices in the wireless security configuration to work with good, secure wireless routers. Wired works fine but I think most people buy it for the wireless. Wireless freezes often and is unreliable.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Box Contents: Wireless/Wired Network Camera, bracket, power supply, mounting hardware, CD-ROM, software and instructions. There's a wise saying, "Be safe rather than sorry." The Panasonic BL-C20A Wireless/Wired Network Camera is designed to help you keep watch of anything inside your home using your PC. Use it to view your children or the new baby while you sit in another room. This color surveillance camera allows remote video monitoring of a home or business; Remote home and business surveillance just got a lot more affordable. Wireless installation is playing an ever increasing role in flexible communication, and this Panasonic is compatible with a wireless system based on IEEE 802.11b/g (wired use via Ethernet cable is also available) for viewing on your computer monitor. Receive an e-mail image when the home security camera detects motion -- you'll always know what's going on at home or at your business. The 10X digital zoom and color night viewing makes sure you don't miss a detail. It's easy to install, easy to operate and requires no additional software for viewing on your PC. Indoor use only.
Server Features: Image Buffer--About 250 frames (320 x 240, standard image quality). Image transfer via e-mail (SMTP) or FTP. View snapshots and control them from a compatible cellular phone. Supports up to 12 cameras. IPv4. Multi-Language Interface--English, German, Spanish, Italian, French and Japanese.
Camera Features: 1/4 320,000 pixel CMOS image sensor. 10 digital zoom. Viewing Angle--53° horizontal, 41° vertical. Auto exposure Aperture - F2.8. Illumination - 10 - 10,000 lux (normal), 4-10,000 lux (night view). Motion Sensor with Email Alert. Auto & manual White Balance. Network Connection - RJ45 Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-X). System Requirements - Windows 98SE, 2000, ME and XP; Internet Explorer 6.0 or later. Camera Dimensions(WxHxD) - 3-3/8
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