A few weeks back, TRENDnet was nice enough to give me a TV-IP651W IP camera to review. Read on for my impressions!
TRENDnet recently sent me a TV-IP651W IP camera with pan and zoom capabilities to review. A few months back, I did a pretty deep dive into the TV-IP551WI camera, and there are lots of similarities. In this review, I’ll focus on what is different and give you my overall impressions.
About TRENDnet
TRENDnet is a global provider of award winning networking solutions to small and medium size business and home users. Building networking solutions since 1990, TRENDnet enables users to share broadband access, multimedia content and networked peripherals for true anywhere connectivity. TRENDnet’s diverse product line includes Wireless, Fiber, Switch, Gigabit, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Keyboard/Video/Mouse (KVM), Internet Camera, Print Server, Powerline, Bluetooth, Storage Server, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and Multimedia Accessories.
Based in Torrance, California, TRENDnet maintains branch offices in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Central America, South America, and Asia. TRENDnet’s management system is ISO 9001:2008 certified. TRENDnet emphasizes continual improvement as an essential component of its quality management system. This ensures rigorous process standards across the entire organization with respect product development, product quality and all other pertinent enterprise functions. TRENDnet’s 250-plus product portfolio is distributed in over 125 countries. The TRENDnet brand is consistently recognized for high quality, exceptional performance and professional support.
TV-IP651W IP Camera Product Details
The Wireless N PTZ Internet Camera, model TV-IP651W, provides security over a large area. Pan the camera side-to-side a remarkable 340 degrees and tilt up-and-down 115 degrees from any Internet connection. Wireless n technology provides unsurpassed wireless coverage and improved streaming video quality. Add this camera to your wireless network at the touch of a button with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
Record 640 x 480 pixel (VGA) video at up to 20 frames per second (fps). Manage up to 32 TRENDnet cameras with the included complimentary camera management software. Advanced features include adjustable motion detection recording areas, email alerts, scheduled recording sessions, pan / tilt Auto-Patrol, date-and-time overlays, one-way audio, an adjustable lens, and four times digital zoom. A wall / ceiling mounting kit is included and the camera’s off white housing blends into most environments.
Installation Process
This camera supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) configuration and manual configuration. I prefer maximum control over the camera settings, so I usually just go ahead and bring up the on-camera webpage to install it. Please refer to my review of the TV-IP551WI for the installation process as it is identical on this camera. A few pointers on installation:
- Change the password assigned to Admin on the camera from the default.
- Assign a static IP address on your router.
- Forward a router port to this static address.
- Configure a dynamic IP address management solution like No-IP.Org and assign it to the router to ensure that your router is visible on the internet.
- Configure your DNS server addresses on the camera to ensure that it can see the internet.
Access the Camera Using the Webpage
These types of cameras come with an embedded web server onboard, and this is how you’ll interact most of the time with the camera. Here is what is currently on my TV-IP651W:
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