In order to use your security camera to its fullest capabilities, you'll need to network it to your home computer or mobile device. Understanding how to network the security camera is essential when you establish an Internet connection with your security system. When you network a security camera to a network with only one router, the process tends to be easy and lacks technical expertise.

In the past, you may have needed ActiveX controls if you wanted to look at your security cameras through the internet. That can be somewhat of a challenge since many of the ActiveX controls were unlabeled, and it took no effort to trigger the dozens of obnoxious error messages you might encounter with Internet Explorer.

WiFi can be a great way to access the Internet. But all of that convenience may come at a price, since hackers have proven themselves to be quite adept at compromising WiFi networks.

Statistics and studies show that having a security system in your home is a large deterrent against burglars. Wireless security systems offer a number of additional benefits as well, including the fact that their range makes it possible to monitor the furthest parts of your home. They will withstand power outages and purposeful cuts to your power lines. They are affordable and easy to install.