Pioneered in 1996 by Axis Communications and also called an "IP camera," network cameras use standard IP protocols to transmit Motion JPEG, MPEG or H.264 video. See CCTV, ONVIF, MPEG and H.

IP surveillance cameras are frequently mounted in hard-to-reach locations, such as deep inside tunnels or atop light poles. Cameras are also installed in remote sites to monitor unmanned ...