The DCS-5020L is a standalone surveillance camera that can run without the need of a computer and requires no special hardware or software. When connected to the Internet, the DCS-5020L can send e-mail notifications with snapshots or video clips whenever motion or sound is detected. You can choose areas of interest for motion detection or set the sound volume level for when you want to be alerted. Night time monitoring is possible with the built-in infrared LEDs which allow for night time viewing of up to 8 metres, enabling round-the-clock monitoring, even in complete darkness.

By providing you with sharp, responsive pan/tilt movement and digital zoom, the Wireless N Day & Night Pan/Tilt Cloud Camera gives you full control. You can quickly scan a wide area from a variety of angles, and 4x digital zoom lets you zoom in on specific areas for more detail. The DCS-5020L can also be set to move to specific preset positions, allowing the camera to focus on particular areas of interest within the surveillance area.

Included with the DCS-5020L is the free D-ViewCamTM software. D-ViewCam1 IP camera surveillance software is a comprehensive surveillance system designed to centrally manage multiple IP cameras. Supporting up to 32 IP cameras, D-ViewCamTM is compatible with all current D-Link IP cameras and provides digital monitoring and recording of video, audio, and events for various security applications. This software provides users with a wide array of features for added convenience, including video recording and playback, Video mode, Map mode, Wizard mode, Expert mode, Event Action, and more.