Installing an Internet Protocol (IP) Dome camera on a Linux PC can add an extra layer of security to your home or business premises by giving you the capacity to view camera feeds of your business or house while you are away. IP dome camera applications facilitate secured remote access to a camera feed distribution over the Internet so that the customer can be certain that that their home or business belongings are safe from criminals. Linux features a robust set of IP camera tools that make setting up an IP camera easy.
Using ZoneMinder IP dome camera for Linux
ZoneMinder is a Linux video camera security and a surveillance solution provider, ZoneMinder is aimed for use in single or multi-camera video security apps, including business or home CCTV, and burglary prevention; child, family member or home monitoring; including other domestic care scenarios for instance nanny cam installations. It offers support on capture, recording analysis, and examining of video data emerging from one or several video or network cameras connected to a Linux system.
InstallZoneMinder IP dome camera from the Linux repository and set it up for access from the web browser. Access the ZoneMinder interface by navigating to the Internet protocol address of your PC in a web browser. Choose the settings at the top right to adjust yourZoneMinder IP dome camera installation to suit your preference. Nearly every aspect of ZoneMinder IP Dome camera is customizable.
Allow online access from any PC by choosing the “FTP” tab in settings. Where from this dialog, you can spell out where IP dome camera video capture folders should be uploaded. It is from this point that you can gain access of your IP dome camera feed.
Save the settings entered and restart ZoneMinder for the modifications to take effect. You can restart ZoneMinder using the next terminal command: sudo /etc/init.d/zoneminder restart
Include your camera monitor(s) by choosing the “Add New Monitor” key from the ZoneMinder interface. Protect your FTP location (with password) either by modifying the security of the directory via your web hosting monitoring panel or by forming an .htaccess file which password protects the administrator and uploaded it.