I’m not going to go into a detailed spec discussion here, other than to note the Wanscam is a MJPEG camera so you’re not going to get high-definition video. So, other than chasing my tail trying to find their network scan tool, it worked fine. The Basic Network Settings and Wireless LAN Settings work well and are very straightforward. Double-click the camera’s IP address, login (default u/n and p/w is: admin/blank) and you’re into the settings area. Turns out they have a software download center at Here’s a screenshot of the page – like I said, don’t expect an iPhone interface.ĭownload and install the search tool, and it will auto-discover the camera on your network.

Obviously there are other ways to discover devices on your network, but I wanted to use the options provided by Wanscam. Umm… now what? No CD with the typical ‘network discovery’ software was provided. So, I plugged it into a wired LAN connection. Obviously the first goal is to get the device configured on your network properly.

However, if you have a bit of techie in you, don’t mind things a bit rough around the edges, then keep reading. If you want simple, scan a QR code, sprinkle some pixie dust and your camera’s up and running, then stop here. I’ll start first by saying this isn’t a ‘plug and play’ camera. Ok, let’s see how the camera performed functionality-wise. The rest of the package was fairly straightforward - an antenna, power cables (including POE) and some screws to mount the device. It’s not too bulky like most outdoor bullet cams - frankly most outdoor cameras I’ve seen tend to be quite large. The Wanscam JW0016 is an exception - it has a sturdy outdoor housing and the size of the camera is great. Most inexpensive IP cameras come with fairly low quality housing. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and feel of the camera hardware. I’ll review the camera’s Hardware, Basic Setup, Video Quality, and Monitoring Features. Many customers are looking for outdoor cameras so I think it’s a good approach for Wanscam to offer a range of options. I was eager to try this camera to see how it stacks-up against other low-cost outdoor cameras. What I find interesting about Wanscam is they have a pretty good selection of cost-effective outdoor cameras, some for as low as $60-$70 on. Wanscam is one of the growing number of low-cost IP camera manufacturers competing for your attention. Hopefully this will help customers pick the camera that’s right for them.įor this post I will review the Wanscam JW0016. The reviews focus on cameras that work with Camcloud’s IP camera cloud services. This is part of our continuing series of IP camera reviews.

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