Archive for January, 2009

Ip Surveillance Cameras Offer the Best Home and Office Security From Apexcctv

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
aalap asked:


IP security cameras can be used to stream live video across an internet protocol network, such as the Internet, a wireless network, or a local area network (LAN). They have their own IP address and work similarly to other Internet workstations. With their image sensors and onboard circuits, they directly compress and format recorded data. The compressed video can then be sent to a storage device or a computer over your network.

IP surveillance cameras come with higher resolutions and provide better image quality than analog models. They are perfect for a wide variety of applications, like CCTV surveillance, office and parking lot security, construction job site monitoring, retail security, project management, and transport security.

IP security cameras typically offer more flexibility and lower cost of ownership compared to conventional cameras. An IP camera can use a single CAT5 cable for video, audio, and power, which helps minimize installation time. With the standard CAT5 network cable, you can even plug the device into your existing network. IP video surveillance cameras also have the ability to use switches, hubs, and routers to expand your CAT5 network coverage. They do not require a coaxial video cable. For easy connectivity, they can be plugged into any computer jack.

Images from network cameras can be viewed using client software or a standard web browser. These versatile video surveillance cameras not only let you see what is happening in their viewing areas, but some models also let you listen and talk through them. For greater convenience, you can grant access to specific users on your network. Through the Internet, IP cameras can be controlled from anywhere in the world.

IP surveillance cameras include PTZ cameras, bullet cameras, box cameras, dome cameras, IP wireless cameras, and more. All of these types of IP security cameras are sold at ApexCCTV. Take advantage of installing them anywhere you like. VivoTek IP cameras are day and night cameras that support auto-iris lenses and two-way audio. The iris of these lenses adjusts automatically to changes in lighting conditions. These network surveillance cameras are ideal for both the indoors and outdoors. VivoTek IP PTZ cameras allow for multi-channel monitoring and recording at the same time. These PTZ cameras are a great choice for business security systems because they can pan, tilt, and zoom. Some models even include a remote that can be used to operate the camera’s features. VivoTek cameras can be mounted on walls or ceilings.

GeoVision network surveillance cameras use a progressive scan CCD sensor to reproduce clear video of fast moving objects without pixilation. These cost-effective devices conserve valuable bandwidth while still allowing you to monitor critical areas in detail. They come with a resolution that is up to 4 times greater than traditional VGA models. If you need to keep a closer eye on your property, an IP security camera is the perfect solution for your surveillance needs.



Ramon

How to make a cat5 coupler?

Saturday, January 24th, 2009
deoptima asked:


i just need to know how i can make one of these. kinda in a pinch and need a quixk temporary fix.

Ben

Just hooked a Vista up to an XP via CAT5. What’s the quickest way to network them?

Thursday, January 15th, 2009
Joe V asked:


I need to:

View files on either computer
Share an internet connection (only 1 computer is connected to internet)
I would like to install things like an Oracle database and IIS on one computer and access them from the other

Will an ad hoc suffice?

Tom

High Bandwidth, Backward Compatible Cat6 Cables

Monday, January 5th, 2009
Mike Nicholson asked:


Cat6 (Category – 6), is a cable standard for Gigabit Ethernet and other network protocols that is backward compatible with the Category 5/5e and Category 3 cable standards. Cat-6 features more stringent specifications for crosstalk and system noise.

The cable contains four twisted copper wire pairs, just like earlier copper cable standards. When used as a patch cable, Cat-6 is normally terminated in RJ-45 electrical connectors, although some Cat-6 cable may be difficult to attach RJ-45 connectors without a special modular piece and is technically not standards compliant.

If every bit of information that your company processes is mission critical, you need the performance and reliability that is built into the Cat6. This enhanced Category 6 system was conceived to support the most demanding, ultra-high speed and multi-Gigabit protocols, providing blistering performance.

The cable standard is suitable for 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) connections. It provides performance of up to 250 MHz.

If you plan on running at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) or more. Cat6 is better if you are in areas that have lots of interference like near power lines, lights, equipment manufacturing, or a long distance 1000 Mbps (Gigabit) run. CAT 6 cables are great for “future proofing” your installation. They are rated to carry network speeds above 1000 Mbps (Gigabit).

The Cat6 cabling provides bandwidths of 250MHz. By installing Cat6 cabling costs will be significantly reduced. Analyst predictions and independent polls indicate that 80 to 90 percent of all new installations will be cabled with Cat6. The fact that category 6 link and channel requirements are backward compatible to Cat5e makes it very easy for customers to choose Cat6.

Some of the Cat6 systems exceeds all requirements of the TIA/EIA Category 6 standard specifications and delivers 250 MHz or 300 MHz bandwidth, a 25% or 50% increase over the 200 MHz bandwidth of typical Category 6 compliant channels. They provide the performance, throughput and reliability necessary to keep your critical applications operating at peak performance.

For more information on Cat6 cables, please log onto www.mayflex.com



Andrew

Does the signal strength get lower for a long cat5 cable?

Sunday, January 4th, 2009
ragebassmasta asked:


I am thinking about 30-50 ft of cable from my router to a computer downstairs.

Rodney

will a CAT5e patch cable work in a CAT5 jack?

Friday, January 2nd, 2009
michaelhouser@wi.rr.com asked:


I have a network that is all Cat5 wiring can I use a CAT5e patch cable in this mix or do I have to staty with CAT5 patch cables?

Esther