In the era of smart cities, remote work, and distributed assets, traditional closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems are no longer sufficient. Enter — a term that refers to network-based surveillance systems accessible via standard web browsers. Unlike legacy DVR-based setups, NetSurveillance Web leverages IP cameras, network video recorders (NVRs), and cloud services to deliver real-time video and control through a web interface, from anywhere, on any device with an internet connection.
| Model | Description | Best For | |-------|-------------|----------| | | NVR on premise, access via port forwarding/VPN | Small businesses, homes | | Cloud-Based VMS | Video sent to cloud servers; browser accesses cloud | Multi-site, no on-prem hardware | | Hybrid | Edge recording + cloud backup & web UI | Critical infrastructure, retail chains | | P2P (Peer-to-Peer) | Cameras connect to relay servers automatically | Consumer plug-and-play (e.g., Reolink, EZVIZ) | netsurveillance web