{"id":2293,"date":"2013-01-14T18:48:53","date_gmt":"2013-01-14T22:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/ip-camera-blog\/?p=2293"},"modified":"2013-03-04T16:40:27","modified_gmt":"2013-03-04T16:40:27","slug":"lay-of-the-lan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/ip-camera-supply\/lay-of-the-lan\/","title":{"rendered":"Lay of the LAN"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re starting an IP surveillance network from scratch, congrats! You have either a) waited it out until the technology has come down in price or b) waited until the technology advanced to maximize the efficiency of your network\u2026or c) you just happened to join the party right now.
\nThe necessary elements of a residential or small shop IP surveillance network system are few and simple. Even a large system can be easily integrated into a manageable network. However like all quality things it takes time and dedication to get it that way. Conveniently, once it\u2019s created, even if something has to be switched out due to a failure or need to expand to keep up with demands, it won\u2019t destroy all your hard work\u2014you merely replace it or add it while everything else keeps rolling.
\nComponent List:
\n IP Cameras<\/a> \u2013 There are several types of network cameras each unique to whatever task it is best for. Be it indoors <\/a>or outdoors<\/a>, VGA or Full HD, audio or not, be sure to check out several cameras to be sure you\u2019re getting what you want.
\n Cable (LAN)<\/a> \u2013 Today, most IP cameras are set to work over a 10Base-T\/100Base-TX cable. This is a twisted-pair cable that works at the standard 802.3a 10-Mbps Ethernet or 100-Mbps for fast Ethernet. If you have not purchased cable, may I suggest Cat-5? As of 2013, I cannot really suggest going any lower. If it\u2019s the price that entices you, try to resist: anything lower than Cat-5 cabling is that cheap because it\u2019s obsolete and will do you little good. Cat-5e would prepare you for the next wave of improved technology with Gigabit Ethernet built in (1000Base-T), and if you want to go all out and install fiber optic, more power to you\u2014however chances are you\u2019re going to need a media converter because most IP cameras have not caught up that far.
\n Network Switch<\/a> \u2013 Depending on the type of network you\u2019re creating, you might not need this. If you have one or two cameras, depending on the router you\u2019re running your house phone out of, you could probably plug it into that. If you\u2019re business is running off a switch and you have a few extra ports, go ahead and use those. For a full scale surveillance system, don\u2019t risk running off your SIP\/IP switch, dedicate a completely different switch to the system. Also ask yourself if you have power outlets by the camera stations or if you need Power over Ethernet for your cameras and switch. Depending on the circumstances, you could get a switch, PoE switch, or a PoE+ switch.
\n PC with video management software<\/a> \u2013 This is the biggest perk of IP surveillance: you can look in on the cameras from your computer. Most cameras will come with some free version of video software for viewing your security footage, but just keep in mind that this software is free. If you need facial recognition, license detection and the ability to easily find what you need to search for, check out third party Video Management equipment. They might be more than what you want to pay for, but most have a free trial version, so test it out and see if it\u2019s going to be the right fit for you! And if nothing else remember this: In IP surveillance, you get what you pay for.
\n Storage<\/a> – Last but not least, decide if you need storage or not. Storage can either be backed up on your PC, saved on a Network Video Recorder (NVR), or an emerging option is to back up your security footage over the cloud. These options will be explained in further detail in other posts, but it\u2019s good practice to consider what kind of footage you\u2019ll be saving and how much memory it\u2019s going to take up!
\nAnd of course, if you need any more assistance with your IP surveillance project, feel free to call one of our knowledgeable sales reps at (866)885-4853.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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