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    http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/wireless/2004/01/22/wirelessmesh.html

     

    also, I attended a seminar on wireless mesh networks and was informed that a eastern STATE was completly meshed.the entire State had coverage. They basicaly installed networks everywhere, used gov buildings, yowers, ect. to make it work. Once all was inplace the use and implementation of any wireless device was a snap.

     

    Wireless security is fine as long as the equipment installed is capable to industry standards. Lots of wireless equipment available and there are some decent low cost solutions to a mesh setup. Yes, you can buy more expensive "stuff" but if the cheaper stuff works...why buy high?

     

    I answered your email on Embiquiti equipment, which I use. You can also do googles on the specific models and get good feed back on uses, distances covered, and envionments installed at. Everything I've seen on them seems to be strong info.

     

    Meshing a network is like creating a city sized coffee internet cafe....only you can scale it to your needs/requirement. The above link will also provide technical help in developing your solution(s).

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    which dns service? what linksys model?

     

    if your doing it via the linksys, after you put your settings in and svae it the linksys should respond "update sucessful" in red lettering at the bottom of the screen. If you don't get that.it won't update.

     

    also, update your linksys firmware to the latest..............

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    - get some really nice shoes..hit the streets, walk & talk CCTV. Hand out cards and express your desire to not only provide CCTV but also a long term commitment.

     

    - don't spend any money on flashy things until you have a solid base built

     

    - lease a new vehicle, it's 100% tax deductible put magnetic signs on it. I use a Yukon with a bolt in tool caddy in the back. this caddy holds all my tools and allows a platform ontop for boxes, ladders, ect.

     

    - provide estimates that day...follow up that day. wait 2 days, followup again. wait 2 weeks.follow up, then leave it alone.

     

    - do you have a "solid" equipment line up? pricing is low?

     

    - don't stock too much "stuff"....buy what you install, hold only enough stock to cover a warranted item....for now. as you grow you can build a stock based on equipment installed.

     

    - sell to small biz and large. talk to friends that work at both.get in to talk.

     

    - paperwork? yep, it sucks. sort & store as you get it by month. at tax time just create a spreadsheet with all and hand it off to your tax person.

     

    - plan for slow poor days....and you'll have lots of them. don't create any overhead unless you need it.

     

    - use subs and make sure you get thier tax info BEFORE you pay them....afterwards they won't call you back......

     

    - it will take you 6 months to get your first client.if you good, sooner. be prepared to go 1 year without....

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    ops, garage does not have a peak...............

     

    I'd use the PTZ at the position closest to the front door...........set it up to scan the area.........or, if your DVr can handle preset motion/event programing, connect the voice alert to the PTZ programming and let it move when tripped. ie. prepositioned motion sensors activate dvr software to move PTZ to a preset position.............capturing video. And, you can connect to the PTZ and play anytime you want.

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    All looks good. I'd put a covert cam at the front door and along with audio from above..........by covert, I'd install a wall plate type camera with a door functional bell button...that way they look right at the camera....

     

    PTZ? maybe better installed on the garage peak. I'd go with a day/night 10x PTZ, surface mount it.......that way it looks like a dome camera and not a PTZ. Placing it there allows you to get down closer to the action.and a 10x PTZ is plenty of optical..............

     

    And, there is a neat inexpensive security awareness gadget availabe that provides sistuational awareness (USMC talk) called Voice Alert 6. I've used and installed it...............works pretty good. Very nice to have for a stay at home "Parent"..........motion sensors are wireless, can be moved as needed, and also can set "dip switched" into a Normally open/closed device, disabling the motion..can be attached to magnetic contacts on gates, doors, ect.

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    yes you can use video baluns.....just be sure of your available space in hiding the cables......it can get pretty tight in some install locations.

     

    But, are you using analog camera's only? Or planning a IP cam system down the road.or hybrid?

     

    I still ike to use RG59 siamese where I can since the pic is a bit clearer than baluns....IMHO

     

    IP cams are the next step up as long as you engineer the network to handle the bandwidth...........

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    HD is a good investment.....................95% is industry standard, don't get anything less than.

     

    That short lead is ok......not much you can do anyway.

     

    the quality you'd miss using those cheaper ones is loss of TVL and resolution.......and even focus in some really poor cable. Good cable will pass the entire signal with very little loss where a cheap one will clip it.......and/or degrade it.

     

    i actually own a Camera Master 2 which I use to test CCTV signals. It provides m e with a very good measure of how the camera is operating and also how the cable effects the signal...........before I had this i would focus a camera and go look at the pic, which looked out of focus and faded...CM2 helps me identify camera or cable problems.....and it works!

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    #1 Arecont 3130

    #2 Acti ACM-7411

     

    your client is smart...but I hope he can afford his tastes as the decent cams cost lots of money.

     

    You'll hear all sorts of claims concerning camera specs and capabilities. Ask them to demo it and then make sure they provide a good night time example. ie. dark area with no light as compared to low light and also compared to luminated with IR..........hallway shots of nothing or back room storage really mean nothing when it comes to motion and darkness........if they can beat that you found a decent camera.

     

    I support regular motion lighting over IR since light bulbs are cheaper to maintain...

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    if you have the money install the better cable. if not, install what you have in a manner that allows you to pull a new cable freely.that way when the cheap stuff fails, and it will, you can pull a new cable.

     

    crimper and connectors are not that expensive.just make sure you get ALL, cable, crimper, connectors, from the same source.......and make sure they warrant that it will work right the first time. I'd go with compression over crimp..............

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    I'd recommend the Avermedia Hybrid series DVR capture cards. They do both analog & IP cams seamlessly...........have very little issues with reliability or upgrades. I use the 6480e on the high end installs and the NV5000 on the low end. your selection may be based on available slots as the 6480e uses a single slot and the NV5000 uses a mix of slots....

     

    be aware that most hybrid cards or NVR systems charge you for each camera you want connected. And, you'll end up paying more for support if you elect to go that route..........software upgrades are usually sold and not given away. Avermedia is free............

     

    I have several installs using Aver and they are all working fine with no issues.

     

    Take a look at Video Insight's software.I use them on my Cooporate type installs since the software is extremely Windows friendly....and Coorporations with Network weenies love this software because it is very robust........does just about anything you want.

     

    If it were me; I cover the corners with decent vandal domes and motion lighting. cover the driveway and indoor entrances with megapixel cams. Install a microphone indoor and 2 out.one front & back. audio provides more than video if you get good audio.

     

    FYI....Aver also provides smaller DVR's (1304NETSATA) that can connect via IP to a larger DVR (6480e or NV5000) which allows you to have double recorded video...........I use this feature at some locations where the video is remote of building unmanned during off hours. ie. gated community with guard shacks, pools, tennis courts, gun clubs, ect. I place the 1304 at the remote and feed it back to the 6480e......nice feature. In your case, you could run your analog into the 1304, which you hide, and then connect to it via the 6480e. Then add your IP cams and enjoy life. since you have a hybrid you can also provide IP cameras to other family or business location via IP......and the new aver software allows for scheduling streaming which allows you to disconnect the IP stream during working hours if your bandwidth is slllllllooooooowwwwww.

     

    good luck................yes I sell and support both....

  23. Posted

    neat situation. I'd propose installing the NVR at the PD. Then I'd try to get the local businesses on your side via a town hall meeting and/or door to door handshake. If you get enough shop owners involved you can use thier current bandwisth and provide them with off-site recording at the PD........and also propose to the PD that they monitor those cameras via the dispatcher?

     

    The neat part is if anything happens the PD has some visability of the town and the locals can feel better about the cameras if you include them as part of the projrct. Once it catches on you'll be everyone's friend.

     

    Shop long and hard for the NVR software. You need to be aware of per camera license fees, per camera IP license fee's, and any software update fee's.....included or not. Also, I'd build this system backwards; find the right cameras for the locations, indoors and out. You biggest challenge will be at night no light conditions which typically produce blurrin unusable pics from cheap cameras. Spend more on the cams upfront...........you'll be glad you did. My favorite all around IP cam is the Acti ACM-7411. I'd stick to one or two camera's and then install it. Also, check your bandwidth from the camera to the NVR as the lower your usage the better off you'll be..higher megapixel cameras eat bandwidth and storage........

     

    where are you located? I'll help you out if they name a alley after me and give me a key to the city?

  24. Posted

    - GOOD covert cameras cost more. install & maintenance is also higher.

    - deterance works. but really dumb or crazy perps will do it anyway.

    - don't oversell yourself or your situation. commonsense applies.

    - fake cameras are fake. be careful of presenting a secure enviornment and then getting sued because it was a fake camera.

    - you can ALWAYS improve or add later based on results.

     

     

    Just make sure you apply the proper camera for da job! ie. resturants usually need good area coverage and banks need facial details. completly different cameras.

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