Abstract: The present invention is to provide an IP camera having repeater functions, which includes an image-capturing module for capturing images, an image processor for processing the images, a central processor including a network communication module for activating the repeater functions and mediating communication between a root wireless access point (WAP) and an external device, and an antenna electrically connected to the network communication module in order for the IP camera to make wireless connection to the root WAP, upload the images to the Internet and serve as a repeater between the two WAPs, and a memory configured for storing operating software, a plurality of service set identifiers (IDs) and an authentication key. Due to the repeater functions of the IP camera, the external device can identify the IP camera by the IDs and then connect to the Internet, even if the external device is outside coverage of a wireless LAN.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an IP camera having repeater functions, which includes an image-capturing module for capturing images, an image processor for processing the images, a central processor including a network communication module for activating the repeater functions and mediating communication between a root wireless access point (WAP) and an external device, and an antenna electrically connected to the network communication module in order for the IP camera to make wireless connection to the root WAP, upload the images to the Internet and serve as a repeater between the two WAPs, and a memory configured for storing operating software, a plurality of service set identifiers (IDs) and an authentication key. Due to the repeater functions of the IP camera, the external device can identify the IP camera by the IDs and then connect to the Internet, even if the external device is outside coverage of a wireless LAN.