The IP camera is connected directly to the network, just like any other network device. The
network camera captures images the same way any digital camera does. What makes it different
is its ability to compress the files and transmit them over a network.
Depending on what type of camera it is, it may save the video to an attached memory card,
connect to a network recorder, or stream directly to the phone or tablet. When installing multiple
IP cameras it’s recommended to use a centralized infrastructure, which requires a network video
recorder (NVR).