How to set up web cam.

[Camp__Forrest__]

I would like to set up a camera that takes a picture every so often and uploads it for viewing. Something like road condition cameras or the cams that ski resorts put on their "snow sticks". This is to monitor conditions at a remote site (with power and wi-fi).

When I do searches for how to do this, everything keeps leading me to live video feeds that require a dedicated computer, encoders, etc.

Can anyone point me towards a simple system or a set of instructions? I can buy a camera and if I have to, I can probably get a crummy laptop to run it.

[CJW8]

Belkin netcam will do what you want. Requires computer or smart phone for initial setup. Cost $99/ for service. I have two of them and can view them on my smart phone from anywhere in the world. I'm sure there are others.