view an ip camera

How can I view video from an ip camera using Max8 or jitter. I can currently view video from the camera using any browser and entering its ip address. It opens a small interface with several buttons and clicking on 'stream' will open a window that displays video. There are many low cost cameras that work like this and it would be very useful to be able to use them in Max. Any help? I have played with Syphon a few years ago. Is there not a simpler solution yet?