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Pitfalls with home CCTV systems
tom66:
I'm pretty impressed by the Annke/Hikvision cameras we've got. Analog HD, 25m cable runs no problem at all.
There's absolutely no way it's getting hooked up to anything other than a VLAN for networking though. I do not trust the network security of the device itself.
BradC:
--- Quote from: Muttley Snickers on July 29, 2022, 08:15:47 am ---In Australia you need to have a security license and be registered to install or maintain any and all security and alerting devices, including alarms, cameras, access control, intercoms, door bells and just about anything else.
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Actually, if you are installing for yourself at a premises you own then technically you don't need a security installers license (although this can vary on a State by State basis). On the other hand, unless you hold an open cablers registration it's technically illegal for you to run a cable.
I won't get started on regulation though or I'll be here all night.
--- Quote from: tom66 on July 29, 2022, 09:34:29 am ---There's absolutely no way it's getting hooked up to anything other than a VLAN for networking though. I do not trust the network security of the device itself.
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This is a pretty good position to start from.
NiHaoMike:
--- Quote from: SmallCog on July 29, 2022, 06:26:46 am ---The benefits of wireless cameras are quickly chewed up if you need to run power to them, may as well use wired cameras then too.
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I'm surprised at the lack of Homeplug security cameras. It would simplify the wiring to just connecting the camera to the nearest mains connection and not have most of the disadvantages of wireless.
BradC:
--- Quote from: NiHaoMike on July 29, 2022, 12:27:00 pm ---
--- Quote from: SmallCog on July 29, 2022, 06:26:46 am ---The benefits of wireless cameras are quickly chewed up if you need to run power to them, may as well use wired cameras then too.
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I'm surprised at the lack of Homeplug security cameras. It would simplify the wiring to just connecting the camera to the nearest mains connection and not have most of the disadvantages of wireless.
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If you'd spent much time playing with powerline ethernet you'd no longer be surprised.
themadhippy:
--- Quote ---How do you make a home CCTV system that uses 300W?
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--- Quote ---hat's the kind of power a low-spec gaming PC might pull
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which is basic what this barging basment unit was, a basic pc with 8 cameras recording 24/7 to a hard drive
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