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High bandwidth requirements IK-WB11A Network Camera, $599.99. Toshiba America Information Systems, (877) 696-3822, (949) 583-3000. www.netcam.toshiba.com
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The IKWB11A's built-in 802.11b wireless connection sets it apart from other cameras in this price range. If you're near a wireless access point, you can plug the camera into a power outlet and start streaming video. However, there are limits to wireless cameras and to this one in particular. The IK-WB11A cannot operate in below-freezing temperatures, making outdoor deployment in many areas impractical. And the power outlet must be out of sight for reasonable security.
You can configure the camera to send an e-mail alert with an attached image when motion is detected. However, you cannot schedule when the motion detector should run--a problem if the camera is in an area that has traffic during normal working hours. According to Toshiba, a scheduling feature might be added in a later firmware version, and the option to upload images to an FTP server is in the works.
Subsea cable alternatives can provide a level of comfort for those concerned about disruptions. Realistically, they will continue to play a small, but critical role in the short term.
Maintaining existing network infrastructures often incurs huge technical debt before newer technologies are adopted over time.
Amid ongoing regional uncertainties, telecom infrastructure in the Middle East has expand to include terrestrial low-latency network infrastructure, which offers resilience and agility in navigating political complexities without relying solely on undersea networks.
