AirLive WL-5460CAM WiFi Pan-Tilt Cam Review

Name: AirLive WL-5460CAM WiFi Pan-Tilt Cam
Brand: AirLive

Darksaber

on Dec 31st, 2007,

in Other.

Manufacturer: AirLive

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Video Quality

The video quality is the exact same as with the WL-5400CAM. Both are able to record 10 FPS at VGA resolution. This is quite sufficient for surveillance purposes. We will no go into great detail about the quality. Videos can be recorded "on the fly" through IPView Pro. Another option to save video is via an FTP server of your choice. In this case the camera sends a 3 FPS video to the server, to avoid any strain on the network. You may set more frames, but it is not recommended unless you have a dedicated wireless network with an FTP server, just for surveillance. So check out the videos of the WL-5400CAM to get a feel for the quality.

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Value & Conclusion

The AirLive WL-5460CAM will set you back around 210 - 220€. While this may seem a lot, it is well priced for this type of hardware

Justified price
Very well built
Very good video quality
Very simple and well organized Setup Wizard
Detailed web interface
Pan and tilt function
Device can be managed over network
Built-in microphone
Software allows simultaneous control of up to 16 cameras
FTP, local storage and E-Mail upload
Antenna can be removed

No autofocus
Nothing for "fun" home use
A 2 dbi antenna may not be strong enough
Only Fast Ethernet 100 MBit/s

The AirLive WL-5460CAM is the bigger variant of the WL-5400CAM. The added features are well worth the added price premium of around 60 - 70€. The pan & tilt feature is a great feature for active surveilance when you need to cover a lot of ground with a single camera or to follow subjects around within a larger space. The built-in microphone is also a useful feature, but may not be a requirement for most scenarios. The WL-5460CAM builds on the great setup and ease of use, just like the WL-5400CAM. The inclusion of IPView Pro instead of LE also underlines the large scale use of such a surveillance device, as you are able to view 16 such cameras in a grid view. AirLive made a wise choice in keeping the video capabilities the same, as there is no real need for high resolution videos. This would only increase file size, without offering more usability. The difference between the two versions is perfect, as the included features of both aim at different uses for private home/small business use or in a large scale surveillance operation.