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John Leo asked:


Residential security today and DIY video surveillance is a huge industry.Residential home owners and small commercial enterprises are discovering the benefits and serenity that CCTV systems can provide.Advances in technology has resulted in making home alarm systems affordable for all people.

Great reductions in the crime rate have been verified by statistics where CCTV camera have been installed. An article in ‘New Scientist’ magazine showed that simply installing a home security CCTV system can reduce crime by over 95%.

Customers have told us that they are experiencing the same results in a variety of businesses; soon you will start to realize why CCTV is viewed by most as the most important system for deterring and preventing home invasions.

Crooks are simply less likely to attack a property with some sort of security deterrent, especially a security camera.

Welcome to our site we stride to eliminate the senseless technical bable and advise you on the simple facts,best tips and the most significant decisions that you will have to make upon choosing the right residential security CCTV system most suited for you and your family.

Here you will learn the best configuration for your home security CCTV environment and we will explain it in half the time it takes the competition too!

This really is great, free, quick and easy advice which you wont find anywhere else without having to spend a chunk of money!

So lets get started!

IP or traditional cameras?

The IP home security CCTV market is developing rapidly but is an extremely costly route. For the home market the traditional cameras are perfect with an unlimited life span and much easier on the bank balance!

Wired or Wireless?

Is your property conducive to running wires around your residence for your home alarm CCTV system or will you need a wireless system? Remember even if it is wireless, you will still need power for the camera from a local power supply.

Also there are possible interference problems when going down the wireless route.

Do I need infrared?

If you want to see clearly in black and white at night then yes you should opt for a camera that has infrared. Camerera not utilizing it will only be good during hours of daylight.

CAT5 cables or Coaxial?

You can run the traditional Coaxial cable to power and process the signal to the cameras throughout your home security CCTV setup.

Since transformers are necessary to energize each camera device,we always suggest that Category 5 cable be installed with small hi tech converters which eliminate all the power supply difficulties!

Indoor cameras or outdoors?

Outside gets a little more expensive but the small additional costs are worth covering your external entry points to the premises. The deterrent factor alone is a worthwhile bonus from installing external cameras.

What DVR?

This is basically the unit that records all the footage from the cameras that you can view at any time.

How much do you need to record? 30 days non stop? Less or more you need to decide to make your choice capacity wise on what size of Hard Drive you will need to buy to run in the DVR.

Constant recording or motion detection?

Do you want to see everything the cameras see throughout the day and night or would you prefer them to be set on motion detection so they record only what moves past them. Motion detection allows for greatly increased recording capacity on the DVR.

For example if the your front door camera was set up correctly with the motion detection setting, you would only see who had come to your front door throughout the day with out having to manually wind the DVR forward.

How do I backup my Footage?

Recordings which are 30 days old can be taped over or if you desire back them up to USB,CD or network PC. These choices will all affect the budget for your home security CCTV system.



Lillie

Paul S asked:


I have a wire coming up from my basement that has 3 wires (red, green and yellow). I want to connect cat5 wire to that (twisting the wires together) and run the cat5 to an RJ45 box.

What’s my diagram going to look like?
Tv cat5 is already I’m place from the previous owners. The end result is for tele not data. It is running to an rj11.

Ruth

irinaM asked:


When thinking of setting up your home video system, it means that you should know something about distributing video over CAT5 and CAT7 because it is the kind of system that will broadcast optimum performance. It also means that you can now have your source from a distance away from the display device, television or monitor.

There are three (3) general types of video distribution system:

1) Analog or Baseband

2) Internet Protocol

3) Radio Frequency

Any of these types may use coaxial cables, category 5 or more commonly known as CAT5 cables, CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6e or CAT7 cables. What are the differences between them?

1) CAT-5 distributes video up to 100M.

2) CAT-5e 350M.

3) CAT-6 and CAT6e distributes video as far as 550M to 1000M

4) CAT-7 is rated from 700M to 1000M.

Viewing Video Over CAT5 or CAT7

Video over CAT5 or CAT7 like those delivered by CATV, data, and telephone are all distributed in similar wiring closets. It delivers videos that may run along a distance of 100M for CAT 5 or even up to 1000M for CAT7. Video over CAT5 or CAT7 all goes out on the same cabling system. The system is channeled in a passive broadband balun that converts any uneven coaxial signal into a balanced signal through the video over CAT5 or CAT7. Even when distributed to different channels simultaneously, it will not slow down the network because the air analog signals do not travel on that similar network, and thus, it does not rely on the bandwidth of the video signals.

Presently, the use of FTP or UTP cables for audio and video needs is prevalent. Instead of using coaxial cables, CAT5 and CAT7 cables are used. Coax are first installed into the hubs and everything else is distributed through the FTP/UTP. Video over CAT7 or CAT5 for that matter are now possible at a limited cost. There is ease in the installation and location change is not a big deal. All one needs to do is connect patch cords from the distribution hub to the patch panel and have a single port converter connected to the television.

Advantages of a Video System Using CAT5 and CAT7

1) Video over CAT5 or CAT7 is cost effective as it eliminates the need for additional coaxial cables.

2) Configuration of video over CAT5 or CAT7 is much easier than having multiple splitter taps, amplifiers and combiners of coax.

3) A high quality signal is maintained as the distribution system of video over CAT5 or video over CAT7 uses active RF video hubs. It makes automatic slope adjustments hence all video channels’ image quality is sustained.

4) The video distribution system of CAT5 or CAT7 can carry out voice and auxiliary signals simultaneously. There are no interferences between the voice and video data.

5) A system with video over CAT5 or CAT7 allows video streaming from the computer and it is made possible through a broadband video system.

Distributing video over CAT5 and CAT7 is made possible through an RF broadband system. It broadcasts CATV, HDTV, internally generated video, video-on-demand services, and satellite videos through twisted pairs of CAT5 or CAT7 cables.



Josephine

tammy b asked:


I am getting an xbox and I already have a switch and a 25 foot cable, i need atleast 65feet so if i got a 50 foot cable it would not reach, should i use a coupler or the switch i already have, which would be faster?

Kim

Faye Bautista asked:


David Adams over at OSNews has mapped out his new custom Wired Home. Some of the things he’s looking at are: Structured wiring (Cat5, RG6, and a patch panel), Wired networking (ethernet), Wireless networking (802.11g), Remote lighting control, Remote heating and air conditioning control, Intrusion alarm, Fire alarm, Surveillance cameras, and more.

Want to add some value to your home? One of the best ways is to retrofit your home with structured wiring, which incorporates RG6 and Category 5 cabling. Structured wiring, which incorporates RG6 cabling and Category 5 wire, is the most effective electronic foundation to support high-speed voice, video and data connections. For homeowners desiring a comprehensive home automation system, with a single PC coordinating HVAC, lighting, communications, entertainment, and security systems, structured wiring may be a necessity.

Because structured wiring can increase a house’s value, it’s an upgrade a growing number of homeowners will consider. Remodelers who can educate homeowners about structured wiring and the functionality it offers stand to increase current sales and plant the idea for additional projects down the road. And it’s not just for customers planning a whole-house remodel, either.

DoItYourself has a great article on wiring your home for the 21st Century. The article mentions: If you’re just beginning to plan your new house, you may not even know that you need the gray box and the structured wiring network, though you may be well aware that the gizmos you have now computers, phones, televisions, and VCR’s or DVD’s can be a cause of information gridlock and familial discord. For example, in the evening family members are frequently nagging the person on the computer to get off so they can check their e-mail. Or, both phone and e-mail are tied up because your teenager is Instant Messaging six or seven friends, while yakking to an eighth on the phone.

Confused about all the differences in lighting? Don’t know your lightbulb from your LED? Check out this excellent FAQ to indoor lighting, brought to you by the good folks at CNET. This helpful article discusses the differences between Incandescent lightbulbs, Compact fluorescent lightbulbs, LEDs, and even daylighting, very helpful for the lighting neophyte.

If you’re going to have a wired home, you better have the right lighting so you can see all the goodness that comes with your fine home. After all, do you think it’s easy playing your PS2 with nothing but one little bulb of light? Heck no!



Ann

lguan11365 asked:


Hi, I have a router connected to the internet, but one of the computer is 80 feets away from the router and it can not get 100MBps. I have force the computer to use 10MBps. Could someone please let me know what will impact the speed of cat5 cabling?

Dale

w3rd asked:


If I use a cat5 coupler to connect a 10mbps half duplex cat5 cable to a 100mbps (non dulex) cat5 cable, will it work just fine, or will this create problems?

Gene