Before you even get started with this project, we recommend that you have the following:

• A wireless router
• A Wi-Fi Webcam
• An Ethernet cable

Wireless routers
Home networks are easier and cheaper to set up than ever, thanks to the arrival of wireless Wi-Fi routers. While 802.11b has been the most popular Wi-Fi standard, a new, even faster version of Wi-Fi -- 802.11g -- recently hit the streets.

EDITORS' FIRST CHOICE:

Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G
The Linksys WRT54GS is especially well suited for networks with both 802.11g and 802.11b connections.

Wireless Webcam
These tiny cameras will send wireless images and video to your PC, home network or Web server.

EDITORS' FIRST CHOICE:

Veo Wireless Observer
Keep an eye on a remote location from any Windows PC on the Internet with this easy-to-use networked camera.