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Internet Accessible Home Security Systems?

Posted by Cliff on from the monitoring-your-home-while-away-from-home dept.

PenguinRadio asks: "I'm about to embark on trip and while the thousands of dollars of computers are protected by a PIX firewall and whatnot from viruses, I'm now kind of wondering about the physical security of my 'server room' that I've built in my house. Basically, an Internet accessible burglar/fire alarm. Has anyone found a good residential security system that can be remotely checked or monitored from the other side of the world? I'd especially like the capability of look in on any security cameras (rather than setting up a simple webcam) and monitor any alarm logs. ADT and Brinks didn't seem to have anything readily visible on their website, and I'm not quite up for an X-10 version of a security system."

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  1. Why not X10? by user+no.+590291 · · Score: 4, Funny

    At least if nothing's happening while you're gone, you can scope the scantily clad chicks with the hidden "security" cameras :).

  2. here you go! by XO · · Score: 4, Informative
    Linksys Wireless-B Internet Video Camera
    • Sends high-quality live video wirelessly to a Web browser anywhere in the world
    • Broadcasts over Wireless-B (802.11b) network or over 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable
    • Built-in stand-alone Web server for remote video viewing from anywhere
    • In security mode, it automatically e-mails an alert with images to your designated addresses
    • Supports up to four users simultaneously
    • Access the camera anywhere in the world via the Internet
    • Dimensions: 3.35x6.1x3.15" (8.5x15.5x8cm) (WHD)
    • Weight: 0.53 lbs. (0.24 kg)
    • Warranty: 1-year
    Specifications:
    • Ports: one 10/100 RJ-45 port, one power port
    • Control: one reset button
    • LEDs: ready, act/link, LAN, wireless
    • Security: user authentication & WEP encryption
    Minimum Requirements:
    • PC with 550MHz or faster processor
    • 64MB RAM memory
    • Microsoft Windows® Internet Explorer® 5.5 or higher for Web viewing and Web-based configuration
    • Cable/DSL connection for Internet viewing
    • CD-ROM drive
    • Windows® Media Player 7 or higher
    • Wired or wireless network adapter with TCP/IP protocol installed
    • Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP
    What's in the Box:
    • Wireless-B Internet video camera
    • Setup CD-ROM with User Guide
    • Quick installation guide
    • Power adapter
    • Ethernet network cable
    • Camera desktop stand
    • Registration cards
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  3. Re:PING! by zorkmid · · Score: 5, Funny

    Actually ping works pretty well. I have nagios monitoring my home servers from work (home servers monitor work servers as well). It's set to SMS my cell whenever anything goes wrong.

    A few months ago nagios zotted my cell with system unreachable message. Called home and my GF told me she'd unplugged the power strip to plug in her Synthesizer. She proclaimed me "scary creepy" for knowing what she'd done only moments after she'd yanked the cable.