Seeking advice/recommendations on a wireless networked camera for personal home security

Greetings forum! I am in need of advice/recommendations for a medium quality (less than $200) camera that I can set to record via my Airport Extreme network. This is mainly for home security, to watch the main entry point of the domicile. Alerts and/or viewing live stream remotely needed; I am considering the following model and welcome any feedback from those with knowledge/experience. Has anyone used the following and if so, how would you rate such things as ease of use, compatibility, ease of set-up, etc.
Linksys - Wireless-N Internet Home Monitoring Camera
Model: WVC80N | SKU: 9506652
Thanks in advance.

I answered the questions that were asked. "What will be, will be"
If you want to talk about security in relation to malware in general:
While there are no known viruses that attack Mac OS X at the present time, it is possible for spyware to get onto your Mac.
So I go to lenghts to protect my user. A hosed system can be replaced but a compromised user folder is compromised forever. Along with all your important data like bank records, credit cards, ... I.e. your "identity" stolen.
The best way to avoid that is by using your built-in firewall which is industrial strength and/or a hard wired router, downloading only from "trusted" sites, installing all security updates and being careful about what you give administrative power to. It is also recommended to run day to day tasks from a non-admin account.
Don't use Limewire or any other P2P service to download your software, get it from reputable sources. In addition, always keep at least your users backed up, preferably a clone of your entire system on a separate disk. And put your sensitive passwords, bank accounts, credit card numbers in a "secure note" in a new keychain or in an encrypted folder.
If and when a Mac virus does appear it will be headline news and you can download the AV software then. If you feel you have to run an AV program I'd suggest ClamXav a mac friendly freeware app that is very stable with OS X. It will check for known virus signatures at any rate.
Hope this helps.
-mj
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