[dannyn]

I am going to buy 4 security cameras.
I am going to make them network cameras so that you can view them from a computer..
Would the best want to view them from another location to use a vpn router?

[Speakersrock]

Im no expert on VNP, but use it, and enjoy the advantages and safety. So I just thought id shed my opinion, see if it gives you any ideas.

You have a few options, as far as I can see; going down in security level s here (I hope I don't miss anything out)
Although VPN would be very secure, unless you really need that, I can't see that it is ever worth the effort in setting it up.

-You could password protect the directory on the web server, so ever time you go to the page, you have to enter a username and password.
-You could use SSL (secure socket layer) to ensure the page is secure.
-You could combine SSL, with password protection
-You could, yes, use VPN.

Hope that helps

[JohnWill]

It will also depend on the cameras and exactly how they connect to the network. Are these stand-alone IP cameras, or a security system with a common controller?

[dannyn]

well... i was thinking about using sand alone ip camers.
but i was thinking, it would probably be easier to use a controller so that i could make it so you can see 4 cameras on one screen rather than having to look at each one sperately?
What do you think?

Speakersrock i think that you misunderstood me, I want to use it for security cameras not the security features.
Thanks to both.

[JohnWill]

Well, the controllers do consolidate the pictures, they can display all of them, or cycle through them on a configurable schedule. Sometimes that is more desirable than having four separate units.

[Speakersrock]

Yeah, if I were you, I would definitely go with a controller.
In the past I have used several stand alone cameras and such for web broadcasting, and have found a controller to seam much more superior to stand along. Makes things much more easy in most cases anyway!

[dannyn]

ok. looks like a controller.
Any equipment you would recommend?