An IP camera, or Internet protocol camera, is a type of digital security camera that receives and sends video footage via an IP network. They are commonly used for surveillance. Unlike analog closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV), IP cameras do not require a local recording device, only a local network. They generally use Ethernet cables. These systems run on digital IP or LAN and can either run on the existing network or have a separate set up of their own if the infrastructure and budget are available to ensure sufficient data and bandwidth speeds.
