Please Note: The Vivotek FD7131 is no longer manufactured, please refer to the Vivotek FD8134 as a replacement.

The Vivotek FD7131 Dome Network Camera is a high performance IP camera with 2-4mm varifocal lens and a maximum resolution up to 640 X 480 that provides a superior, sharp image quality.  Equipped with digital input / output ports for external alarm & sensor.  The built-in video buffer makes for smooth video streaming in either MPEG-4 or Motion JPEG video formats.  Power over Ethernet (PoE).  This surveillance camera is now compatible with the Apple iPhone. The embedded firmware is stable and powerful.

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Dome Network Camera Specification

  Vivotek FD7131 Dome Network Camera Spec Sheet

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When to Use this Dome Network Camera

The Vivotek FD7131 dome network camera is an affordable, relatively low-priced IP security camera that is well suited for indoor home or office use.  The IP functionality allows users to access the camera remotely from any computer with and internet connection.  This makes it ideal for traveling business owners, homeowners or anyone who needs to view live video or recorded playback from their security cameras from a remote location.  This dome IP camera delivers surprisingly high image quality and the 2-4mm varifocal lens provides a sharp, clear focus up to about 25 feet.  A good  overview range goes even further.  For an explanation of any common camera terms used above, please refer to our surveillance and CCTV camera glossary.

Summary: CCTV Camera Pros recommend this Dome network camera for indoor use, in good to low lighting for home, government office or business surveillance.

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PoE for IP Camera

This IP camera is PoE (power over Ethernet) compliant which allows the installer to run a single CAT-5e cable to provide both power and data connectivity to the camera.  CCTV Camera Pros supplies the following PoE injectors and PoE network switches which are compatible with this camera.

Single Camera PoE

4 Camera PoE

8 Camera PoE

16 Camera PoE

Please refer to these diagrams, to learn more about how to wire IP cameras using a PoE injectors or a PoE switch.