If you are concerned about your home's security and you want to increase it by installing some security cameras, but you do not want to deal with buying a lot of equipment, IP cameras are great options for you. IP cameras are cameras that are hooked up to a network that allows them to be monitored over the internet from any computer. If you already have a good modem, router, monitor, and computer, you do not have to buy a lot of extra equipment for IP cameras.