you had better to choose IP66 weatherproof camera.

So IP camera is much better with the advantages of Megapixel resolution, simpler cabling and Power over Ethernet to name a few.

Maybe you can check with your suppliers about these functions.

Telling me to try an IP camera or system doesn't help identify the model.

It works great with two cameras currently attached to it. The only problem is that I can only access the DVR system locally. I am attempting to find the model so that I can access it from a computer in the house

You can have a try of IP Camera. Popular IP Cameras

Sounds like a Paperweight model.. Time for an upgrade to an IP system

I have a security dvr that has no brand name or model listed on it. There are two (2) barcodes on the back but I have been unable to connect them to anything. I am also unable to log onto it from the network though it is connected as it sends me E-Mail when a camera loses video or it has a loss of power. Is there anyway to identify this model?

Having no wires gives you many options of choosing a location to install a wireless security camera. Wireless security cameras can also be easily moved. If an AC outlet is not available consider a battery powered wireless security camera. Motion activated wireless security cameras save recording storage space and battery life. A digital signal is very similar to a wireless internet signal sending data. This color camera will change to black and white automatically. This new design provides zero interference with an outstanding picture that is color by day and black and white at night with the 24 infrared LED’s.

My Lorex Wireless Camera has a power wire with a female connector on the end which then plugs in to the male connector of the 12 volt power adapter.

I had to cut the wire about a foot from the camera (before the female adapter) in order to remove it. I trimmed the single wire coming from the camera (assuming there would be two wires inside to splice)but there is only one wire and some fine strand wire around it which I pulled back out of the way. I spliced the single wire to the female connector portion and plugged it in ..but no dice.

Do I need to some how splice all the fine strand wires together also?

...Or would I be able to buy a new female connector for it and put it on? (Shorten the wire)

Thanks,

Do we have any option other than using encoder and decoder?

thank you for the links. i was searching for ip cameras but facing problems. the links helped me a lot. Really the cameras are awesome at work.

I have a few of these cameras dotted around my office, not so much for CCTV, (I have fixed cameras throughout the building) but to keep my staff on their toes!!

They are great value for money and perform more than good enough for your needs - thats my input anyway.

Tom

ruanlingfei,

You can find hidden spy cameras such as motions detector, sprinkler, and spoke detector cameras on this page:

http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Hidden-Security-Cameras-s/35.htm

Unfortunately, they are not wireless though.

Please let us know if we can help further.

Do you something about spy cameras and security cameras?

OK，thankyou.

ruanlingfei,

We think that it is one of the best IP cameras for the money. Please check the videos on this link to see for yourself.

http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Wireless-Network-Camera-p/zavio-f3106.htm#remote-monitoring-video

Please let us know if we can help further.

Thanks.
-Mike

Is this camera really very good?

My name is kibrab. My colleques and me are working on a wireless video surveillance system. We tried to integrate Motorola TXs/RXs with Sony security cameras. We have got video singnal in our control room. The motion of video image we recieved isn't smooth/continous; it is discrete motion. We tried to solve the problem (thinking it is bandwidth problem) by reducing resolution and the video motion improved but its quality becomes very poor.

Please let us know what you think is the problem.
Best regards!
Kibrab

Bo,

Thank You for posting your question to our forum. You can use either of these wireless network cameras to accomplish what you are trying to do:

The Zavio F312A provides VGA resolution (640 x 480) and is available from CCTV Camera Pros for $179.99.
http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Wireless-IP-Camera-p/zavio-f312a.htm

The Zavio F3106 provides 1.3 megapixel resolution and is available from CCTV Camera Pros for $219.99.
http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Wireless-Network-Camera-p/zavio-f3106.htm

You also need a wireless router, such as a simple one from LinkSys or D-Link for example.

Although these routers are typically used for Internet access, you can also use them to create a local wireless network between your laptop and the camera.

Connect the laptop via a cat-5 cable to the wireless router, then configure the Zavio IP camera to connect to the router via WIFI.

You will then be able to access the camera from a web browser on your laptop. You can use Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Google Chrome.

Please let us know if we can help further.

I travel for a living and work independently most of the time. There are occasions when I am operating controls from one place but need to see if what I am controlling is responding as I want. What I need is a wireless camera (or 2) that I can monitor with my laptop without using the internet to do it (as most of the time, internet is not available)

lmf101,

Please check out our iDVR:

http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/H264-Stand-Alone-DVRs-s/358.htm

and these outdoor cameras for starters:

http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Vandal-Dome-Camera-p/dpro-as700.htm

I believe that weatherproof, vandal dome cameras will be best for outdoor near the ocean.

Please call us if you would like to discuss in more detail or reply to this thread with any questions.

pickthisone,

CCTV Camera Pros does not have an integrated surveillance camera with battery and solar power at this time, however, you can use a battery or solar power source to power any of our network IP cameras or CCTV cameras.

If you want to make any camera wireless, we have an add-on wireless system for security cameras. On the bottom of that page, there is an example installation that can explain in more detail how to use with CCTV cameras.

If you want to view CCTV cameras from an iPhone, you must connect them to either a network video server or a Internet capable surveillance DVR.

If you are going to also record on site, our iDVR is an excellent choice. Here is a link to an article that shows some screenshots and a video of the iPhone app that is included for free. This app is one of the best surveillance iPhone apps available for CCTV:

http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/iphone-apps/ipad-iphone-cctv-dvr-viewer-app.html

Please let us know if we can help further.

I am looking for a wireless camera that I can take from jobsite to jobsite that runs on battery with possible solar panel so that I can keep track of my employees without having to be there. I want to access it by either internet and or I-phone. Does anyone have any information on something like this?

I would like to source an outside system for my home. I am looking for a guide for equipment selection and cost. I am able to go wired or wireless and would like to have digital storage capabilities. We live about 300 meters from the beach so the system needs to be robust.

Thanks for any help.

Mike,

I forgot to ask if there is a logging system to the DVR how it will indicate that the Internet was used? In the the logging system is there something that indicates the camera was switched to Internet viewing?

Thank you,
Apadana

Hi Mike,

You mentioned that some surveillance DVRs have a logging system built into them where the DVR logs each time a user logs into the DVR. Is there anyway that person can alter/delete anything on this logging system?

Thank you again for your help!
Apadana

Mike,
Thank you for your suggestions.

Apadana

Apadana,

Some surveillance DVRs have a logging system built into them where the DVR logs each time a user logs into the DVR. If your DVR has such a log, I would recommend looking at it to see what activity has been going on.

If you want to make sure this employee does not view your cameras again, there are several things that you can do:

• Make sure there is no network connection available near the DVR
• Disable all outside access to your network on your router
• If you have other network devices that must be accessed from the Internet, just disable the ports that your DVR uses
• Make sure that only you have the password to your router so the settings can not be changed

We have a chain of stores and had Swann survelliance cameras installed SW233-W2Y. We got an anonymous tip that one of our managers connected the cameras to the Internet which we instructed not to- closed circuit ONLY! It was reported to us that one individual is viewing the cameras via Internet.

How we can find out if this individual is accessing the cameras from the Internet on his Blackberry/laptop and office computer?

A customer contacted CCTV Camera Pros with the following question related to using a wireless camera system:

How many IP cameras can be used with each WIFI-EN95610 system? Can a switch be used to send two camera streams on one link? We have an app where we will be utilizing two IP cameras at two separate locations. Would like to use two systems, one per location, combining at monitoring station. We are currently using a Pelco DVR5116 surveillance DVR with 16 analog cameras and 4 IP cameras. Thanks for info.

CCTV Camera Pros response:

Yes, you can send up to 4 VGA resolution IP camera signals (640 x 480) over s single wireless security camera bridge using the WIFI-EN95610. Just like you said, you connect the IP cameras to a network switch, then connect the switch to the transmitting antenna. On the receiving end, you connect the receiver to a switch and the device that will capture the video streams, like a DVR / NVR, to the same network that the switch is on.

I hope this information helps you. You may also want to check out some other posts in our wireless camera systems support forum.

http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/forum/wireless-security-cameras-amp-systems

Please let us know if we can help further.

Thanks.
-Mike

A customer contacted CCTV Camera Pros with the following question related to using wireless CCTV cameras for streaming a live wildlife cam / web cam:

I was thinking about doing a live wildlife cam like http://www.gadeercam.com. I have a question to ask. From where the camera would be to where I have an internet connection would be 1000-1200 feet across a lake and thru a line of trees. I have a power source near the site. What can you suggest? I am also including a map of the area to give you a better idea.

CCTV Camera Pros provided the following information:

Thank You for contacting CCTV Camera Pros. In order to transmit a video stream wireless through trees, you need to use a 900mhz wireless camera bridge like this one:

http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Wireless-Video-Surveillance-Transmitter-p/wifi-900xtrp.htm

If you are using an analog CCTV camera, you need to use an encoder on the teh camera side of the wireless bridge:
http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Video-Encoder-p/vivotek-vs7100.htm

and a decoder on the receiving end of the bridge:
http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Video-Decoder-p/vivotek-rx7101.htm

This post on our surveillance forum will also help explain further:
http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/topic/equipment-for-wireless-cctv-camera-system

Please let us know if you have additional questions.

Mike,

I found this topic via Google. Similar situation at a private shooting range I manage. I am interested in a system allowing 3 cameras to operate and transmit (no power source so solar/batteries/12v/converter system of some sort) from different locations at 550, 700, and 1,075 yards with good line of sight. On the receiver end I do have 120v AC power, and probably a laptop that could be dedicated for display use. I could reduce the scope to a 2 camera system if costs jump significantly going from 2 to 3 cameras.

This is an occasional use range, so I would be interested in comparing the super economy version to the good but maybe not MilSpec version.

thanks, John

Hello,

We have two buildings that are 250 ft. away. Each one of them has electric power. In one building there is DVR system with Internet connection and few cameras. We would like to add 4 more cameras to other building and transfer output of those 4 cameras to other building. Those buildings are in point of view. I found systems that would transfer wireless signal from one camera to DVR on long distance, but not 4 at same time. Is there some solution for me? What would be best bet?

Thanks,

Milan

Here is a chat transcript with a customer that wanted to purchase a wireless surveillance system for an HOA (home owners association):

Wireless Customer:
We are installing a wireless system and I need assistance in obtaining all of the hardware required to operate. It is a installation without direct point to point vision. I will need a complete 2 camera system which includes a repeater to bounce the signal to the desired point of reception.

Customer Support:
you are looking for wireless equipment correct?

Wireless Customer:
Yes, I want your recommendation for camera

Customer Support:
OK, how many cameras will you need for each system?

Wireless Customer:
2 cameras. We have an entry gate hold one minute.

Wireless Customer:
Yes a 2 camera system. We have a entry gate where we will be placing a camera. Once in the gate, there is a road that is not a straight line of contact. We will be placing a pole there with a repeater on it. We would like to bounce the signal from there to a house located about 1500 ft in the property. We want two cameras at the front gate.

Customer Support:
OK, is there any internet connection at the gate? that would be another option for you instead of wireless if so

Wireless Customer:
No, there is no internet connection at the gate. We want wireless.There is an electrical connection at the gate for power to tap into.

Customer Support:
OK. what type of objects are obstructing the direct line of sight? Just trees? or buildings also?

Wireless Customer:
Trees and the road is not a direct path.

Customer Support:
if there are just trees obstructing the line of sight, we do have a 900mhz system that can go up to 1500ft with no direct line of sight. You can see it here: http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Wireless-Video-Surveillance-Transmitter-p/wifi-900xtrp.htm

Customer Support:
the signal can go through trees but not buildings

Wireless Customer:
I saw this on your website. What type of cameras would be required? What other equipment would be needed (i.e. power supply, repeater etc).

Customer Support:
This is how it would work. You can connect two IP cameras at the gate, such as these: http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/WDR-Network-Camera-p/ip-v97142.htm
to a network switch like this one: http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/PoE-Network-Switch-p/net-sw8-4poe.htm
the network switch will provide the power to the cameras as well and can be housed in on of these NEMA boxes: http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/NEMA-Weatherproof-Outdoor-Enclosure-p/nema-p14104.htm
the transmitting end of the wireless system will also connect via CAT-5 to the network switch

Wireless Customer:
The network switch will be outside on the pole with the camera? Cat-5 connects the camera to the Switch?

Customer Support:
then the receiving end of the wireless system will also connect to a network switch. You do not need a POE switch for the receiving. A less expensive model like this can be used: http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/5-Port-Network-Switch-p/net-sw5p.htm

Customer Support:
you are correct. Must be in a weatherproof box though. The box I sent you the link to has power built in.
The on the receiving end, you will connect either a PC based recorder to the switch such as this one:
http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Network-Video-Recorder-NVR-p/nuuo-pc4ip.htm
or a stand alone NVR like this one: http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Network-Video-Recorder-p/nuuo-nv-2040.htm

Wireless Customer:
Then the 5 port switch will be installed next to the computer in the house receiving the signal? (or DVR) I also need a compatible DVR.

Customer Support:
you are correct

Wireless Customer:
Do we need a repeater mid-way down the dirt road? At night it gets dark so we would need infra red and possibly motion detection. Is that possible in an outdoor environment?

Customer Support:
if you are 1500 feet away with just trees, then no repeater should be necessary. Those camera have built in infrared and the PC based recorder supports motion detection alerts and recording. You can see a video here: http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Surveillance-System-Motion-Detection-s/303.htm
if you had trouble with lack of good connection, you could add another unit as a repeater.

Wireless Customer:
Will you draw me a diagram of connectivity? Similar to the one on your website. What is the leadtime for the purchase of this equipment?
Another unit? Another camera system?

Customer Support:
we can draw a diagram but that will take some time

Customer Support:
what is your email address?

Customer Support:
the lead time for equipment is 1-2 days. This stuff is in stock

Wireless Customer:
------@xxxxx.net
Wireless Customer:
We are here in Houston. For delivery.

Customer Support:
you can get the equipment within 5-7 business days of when you order with standard ground shipping

Customer Support:
I will email you a diagram, but it will take a day or two to draw it out. Is that OK?

Wireless Customer:
How can I save these links you sent to me?

Customer Support:
I can email you the entire chat transcript if you like
Wireless Customer:
Yes that will be fine. Please do so I can have the links you provided me. I appreciate your assistance.

Wireless Customer:
This is all of the equipiment required correct?

Customer Support:
yes, when I email you the drawing, I will also email you a quote that has all of the materials line by line.

Wireless Customer:
We are desperately wanting to install this by the end of next week if at all possible.

Wireless Customer:
Thank you the line itemization will help alot.

Wireless Customer:
What is your name?

Customer Support:
Your welcome. My name is Mike Haldas 888-849-2288, ext 86.

Wireless Customer:
Thank you again Mike. My number is xxx-xxx-xxxx.

Customer Support:
Thank You Beverly. I will try to get this drawn out today along with the quote. I will send you an email with this transcript. Then email you the quote and drawing.

Wireless Customer:
Thank you.
Customer Support:
Your welcome. Any other questions for now?
Wireless Customer:
Nothing for now. Your website was great and informative. I think my husband will be happy with this product.
Customer Support:
Thanks for all the kind words. I will email you shortly.

The main issue with wireless CCTV surveillance video transmission is that the video signal from the camera must be converted to digital from the analog (CCTV) coaxial cable. Therefore, video encoders and decoders are necessary with traditional CCTV equipment. First, the encoder converts the signal from CCTV camera to the wireless transmitter. Wireless Transmitter (Client Bridge) sends to wireless receiver. Wireless Receiver (Access Point) then splits the signal back out to analog RG-59 (coax cable) to the DVR.

Video encoders / decoders are $220 to $350 each and wireless transmitters / receivers are $160 – 1,300 each. So the question becomes whether the cost of pulling or dredging coaxial cable is even possible or less expensive. Many times the cost of running coax cable is still significantly more affordable when spread over several cameras. You must also power the camera locally or via PoE (Power over Ethernet) injectors or PoE rated Ethernet switches. To avoid encoders and decoders, one could use IP cameras that already transmit a digital video signal over CAT-5 cable, using the same type of wireless access points.

A customer recently contacted CCTV Camera Pros on chat and was asking about a wireless system for analog cameras, AKA CCTV cameras. Here is the transcript:

Wireless Customer: Hello, i need a wireless effective system to transmit video from analog cameras in outdoors at 700 ft

Customer Support: Hi Wireless Customer, do you have a direct line of sight between the two areas.

Wireless Customer: yes

Customer Support: no trees in the way either (nothing at all in the way).

Wireless Customer: and rain at half of year. no trees, full line of sight

Customer Support: OK. You can use this system: http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Wireless-Security-Camera-System-p/wifi-en95610.htm

Wireless Customer: ok, let me see, one minute

Customer Support: with a video encoder on the camera end: http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Video-Encoder-p/vivotek-vs7100.htm

and a decoder on the DVR end: http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Video-Decoder-p/vivotek-rx7101.htm

Wireless Customer: ok, it work like IP wireless system?

Customer Support: This explains basically how it works: http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Wireless-Security-Camera-System-p/wifi-en95610.htm#wireless-camera-system-installation

The encoder makes the signal digital / IP based for the wireless bridge, then converts back to analog on the receiving end.

Wireless Customer: so, what you think about rain, it affects video quality at this distance?

Customer Support: If the rain is very hard, it can affect the signal. There is always some risk of interruption of connectivity with wireless equipment.

Wireless Customer: ok, good

Customer Support: if you want something very stable this is another option: http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Wireless-Video-Surveillance-Transmitter-p/wifi-900xtrp.htm
It is much more expensive because it is a 900mhz system which can go through trees and some objects.

We recommend this system when there are trees in the way and when the job is very high end.

Wireless Customer: good, i going to check information and contact sale department...

Customer Support: OK. Please let us know if you need any additional help.

Wireless Customer: thx

Reply from customer:

In the photo the total area that the individual targets are placed on is 36 inches x 36 inches. The individual targets that I staple to the surface vary in size and shape ( 8 inches to 12 inches in diameter) and are typically as shown in the photo.

The placement of the camera will be in front of and below the target. The minimum distance from the target has to be 8 feet to 10 feet but this distance can be increased as required.

The range is outdoors but the camera and equipment will be setup for the shooting session and put away when finished. Nothing will be left outside. This will be a portable system.

The re-sized photo looks great.

Response from CCTV Camera Pros:

I setup a test environment where I placed a 5 megapixel camera 10 feet away from an area about 3.5 feet wide. Please look at the attached pictures. I used the 5 megapixel camera and took still shots at 2 megapixels and 5 megapixel resolution. I took one shot with a simulated target with bullet holes using a standard 8.5 x 11 printer paper. I also took another shot without the target so you can see the clarity with text on the product box I used.

Click on the below link to see the 2 megapixel and 5 megapixel camera images:

http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/images/megapixel-cameras/5-megapixel-security-camera-image.jpg

http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/images/megapixel-cameras/5-megapixel-security-camera-image-text.jpg

http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/images/megapixel-cameras/2-megapixel-security-camera-image.jpg

http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/images/megapixel-cameras/2-megapixel-security-camera-image-target.jpg

I did not have a IP-V97161 out of the box to test with so I used the following 5 megapixel camera with a 4.5 to 13mm varifocal lens:

http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/5-Mega-pixel-Security-Camera-p/ip-av95105dn.htm

This is our top of the line megapixel camera so the image looks pretty amazing. I did compress the images before I emailed them so the quality is degraded slightly.

Please let me know what you think and if you have any other questions.

Follow up questions from gun range owner:

Mike,

I have one additional question. The target area is 36 in. x 36 in. There are multiple targets in that area as shown in the attached photo (taken with a HP Photosmart M22). Will I be able to zoom in and see each of the targets close enough to observe the bullet holes? If the IP-V97161 megapixel camera will give me an image like the attached photo it should work just fine.

Below is my latest updated diagram that shows how the wireless camera system and solar power will layout.

I have researched batteries, inverters and solar chargers. I know this is not your area of expertise but I thought you might be interested. I plan to build two boxes like small suitcases containing the battery inverter and solar charger. One will supply the notebook and one antenna, the other will supply the camera and other antenna. I still have to calculate the power requirements before I make any selections.

Inverters
http://www.invertersrus.com/
http://www.theinverterstore.com/?gclid=CNiF9aeO5J4CFRHyDAodl18RMg

Solar Panels
http://www.batterystuff.com/solar-chargers/
http://www.siliconsolar.com/visual-directory/solar-battery-chargers.html

Batteries
http://www.batteryspace.com/
http://www.batterymart.com/

Reply from CCTV Camera Pros:

Thank You for the links to those solar power, battery, and power inverter resources. We are going to document them on our support forum to share with other people looking to do similar solar and battery powered security camera projects. Below is a link to the image that you took resized to exactly 1600 x 1200 pixels which is 2 megapixel.

Two Megapixel IP Camera Image
http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/images/wireless/2-megapixel-IP-Camera-image.jpg

That is the size of the video and images that the camera is capable of capturing. However, one thing to consider is the total size of those targets. Can you please give me the exact size, width and height of the total area? We can then calculate what lens will work best for your application and at what distance you need to mount the camera. I have a feeling that you may need to mount the camera farther back from the gun targets than you first wanted. Also, is the gun range indoors or outdoors? If it is outdoors and the camera will be left outdoors, then you will also need to purchase an outdoor housing for the camera like any of these:

http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/CCTV-Camera-Housing-p/hpro-605.htm
http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/CCTV-Camera-Housing-p/hbpro-601hb.htm
http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Arecont-Vision-Camera-Housing-p/hsg1-o-w.htm

Please let me know the dimensions of the entire target area.

Follow up questions & comments form the gun range owner:

The sketch is kind of crude because I used MS Paint and I’m no artist but it gets the job done J and I have made some corrections to the sketch.

The shooting range is in a remote location. It is accessible using a dirt road. There is no 110 VAC power available. It’s out in the woods. J

Since I don’t have a 110 VAC power source available at our location, I will use a battery and an inverter to provide the 110 VAC. I can then use the POE and plug my notebook computer in using the standard power supply.

My laptop has wireless network capability built in but for this application I won’t need to connect to anything else. I could connect with the wireless connection if you think it would be better.

The camera has ePTZ. I am not familiar with that. I assume it simulates the camera connected to a mount that moves. Is the ePTZ function controllable through the network connection and how much movement is there? The target is 36 in x 36 in. and I need to scan and focus in on a specific area of that surface.

Reply from CCTV Camera Pros:

I would definitely recommend connecting to the laptop wired, and not wireless to the bridge antenna. In regards to the ePTZ function of the IP camera, it stands for electronic pan tilt zoom. The camera does not actually move, but instead allows you to digitally zoom in to different part of the video focus area. This camera is able to support that because it is a megapixel camera and supports high resolution. So, for example if you have the camera focused on the width and height of the target and you need to zoom in a bit more on a specific part of the target to confirm it was in fact hit, you will be able to do that using the ePTZ function.

Please let me know if you have any other questions. It is great that you are doing all of this thorough research upfront to make sure you get exactly what you are need. It is no problem if you have more questions. We prefer to answer as much as possible upfront rather than have you get something that does not fit your requirements.

Follow up from gun range owner:

Thank you for your assistance. I know this is a unique application and I want to get it right before making a purchase.

The way I see it is as follows:

The camera connects to one of the antennas via a cat-5 cable. Power input for the camera is 12 vdc and 24 vdc for the antenna.

On the other end the notebook computer connects to the other antenna via another cat-5 cable. Power requirements are 12 vdc for the notebook and 24 vdc for the antenna.

I will take care of the power requirements.

Do these connections sound correct to you?

Refer to sketch below. Are the connections correct?

Don’t worry about the power supplies. I’ll take care of the power requirements.

CCTV Camera Pros reply:

Nice job on the diagram. Yes, you are correct. Let me just add a few details. The the wireless transmitters include a POE power supply. It it is basically a very small box (about 2 inches long) that has three connections. 1) A power input which gets connected to the AC power supply included with the unit (the power supply is basically about the same size as a cell phone battery charger and connects to a standard 110 power source). 2) An RJ-45 / Cat5 POE out which connects to the antenna to provide its power and connectivity 3) An RJ-45 / Cat5 Ethernet input to connect to the camera. So again, your diagram is correct, but I just want to make sure you understand the details of how the power and connectivity is being delivered to the wireless antennas.

Also, on the bridge side, typically there is a network switch that both the laptop and the access point antenna connect to, instead of connecting the antenna directly to the laptop, but for your application, I think the direct connection will be fine. If you ever want other device to see the camera on a network, you can add a network switch at any time.

Last, I want to mention that CCTV Camera Pros offers a service where we can pre-configure the wireless bridge and camera for you so that when you get the equipment everything will connect for you when you power it up. As part of this service, we also make sure that all IP devices have been updated to the latest firmware version. The cost for this is $20 per device, so $60 total for this application in case you are interested in that.

Please let me know if you have any further questions and have a great weekend.

Follow up questions from gun range owner:

We are in a remote area with no power. I was planning to power the antennas, camera, network switch and notebook computer with rechargeable batteries and solar chargers. What do you think?

CCTV Camera Pros reply:

It is certainly possible to power both the camera and wireless camera system with solar or battery power, but I am sorry that I can not offer any expertise in that area. We have some installers that we are partnered with that have deployed applications like this, but we do not get involved in that piece at this time.

Please let me know if I can help with anything else

An owner of a gun range recently contacted CCTV Camera Pros with the following questions:

I want to build a wireless system to monitor a target on a shooting range. The system will be used in daylight and fair weather.

The system will consist of a camera, transmitter, receiver and monitor.

I will need a high resolution box camera with possibly a varifocal lens that has enough resolution to be able to clearly observe bullet holes in the target.

The camera will be placed 8 to 10 ft. in front of and slightly below the target and shielded from the bullets.

The target will be between 300 ft. and 900 ft. from the shooter and the monitor.

I plan on using either a notebook computer or a standard LCD monitor connected to the receiver.

What is your recommendation for the camera, transmitter and receiver?

What operating frequency do you recommend? The range is in a fairly remote area and interference should not be a problem. There are no obstructions between the transmitter and receiver.

CCTV Camera Pros supplied the following recommendation:

Thank You for contacting CCTV Camera Pros.

Here is the equipment that I recommend:

http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Wireless-Security-Camera-System-p/wifi-en95610.htm

http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/2-Megapixel-IP-Camera-p/ip-v97161.htm

You also need a network switch to connect the wifi receiver and your laptop to the same network if you do not already have one.

This system is dual band so it can use 2.4Ghz or 5.8Ghz frequencies.

Also, you probably noticed that I recommended a megapixel IP camera (box style). That is because the wireless system is IP based and the camera will work with IP cameras plug and play. If you want to use an analog box camera, it will be much lower resolution and you will need a video encoder near the camera which will make the price close to the same as the megapixel camera, but the solution will have less resolution / image quality.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Sincerely.
-Mike

A customer contacted CCTV Camera Pros with the following questions:

I have a client in Ocean City Maryland that wants to place 4 outdoor wireless camera set up. He will mount them on poles that have power however he won’t be able to easily run cable to it so he wants to go wireless. They have a wireless environment for the entire site and want to use that if possible. He then wants to have the images up on his web site for open access. He wants to view the front of his hotel with 2 cameras and have 2 camera on the dock.

Let me know what your thoughts are and any additional information I need to gather. Can we use their existing wireless or do we need to set up a dedicated wireless system?

CCTV Camera Pros response:

My recommendation is to use 4 of these outdoor IP cameras:
http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Outdoor-IP-Camera-p/zavio-f731e.htm

These cameras have a built in web server and can be accessed over the Internet from Internet Explorer.

and one of these wireless camera systems:
http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Wireless-Security-Camera-System-p/wifi-en95610.htm

That wireless camera system comes with 2 transmitters. Instead of configuring one as an access point and one as a bridge, both can be configured as bridges to connect to their existing wireless access point as long as it is using a wireless B or G that is compatible with these transmitters.

You would connect each of the two camera pairs to one of the access point antennas using a network switch like this one:
http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/5-Port-Network-Switch-p/net-sw5p.htm

You will also need a POE injector for each IP camera:
http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/POE-Injector-Kit-p/poe-12v48.htm

All of these components can be housed inside a weatherproof outdoor enclosure and mounted to the pole also:
http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/NEMA-Weatherproof-Outdoor-Enclosure-p/nema-p14104.htm
http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Pole-Mount-Security-Camera-Bracket-p/cm-p101.htm

Please let me know if you have any questions or need anything else for this one.

Sincerely.
-Mike

Danny,

Please see answers below:

1) How do you connect these cameras to the wireless network? You can use add on wireless receivers like these:

http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Wireless-Security-Camera-System-p/wifi-en95610.htm

These are actually sets consisting of both transmitters & receivers. With each of these you can configure both of the antennas to be receivers to connect to an existing wireless network.

2) Does each camera have its own IP address that we could set up a link for online?

Yes.

3) How would we go about doing so?

You can access the cameras directly from Internet Explorer web browser.

4) Can multiple users view the same camera feed simultaneously?

Yes, but keep in mind that you are limited by how much bandwidth your network can support. The more users that log on, the slower the response time will be.

5) How difficult are the cameras to install? Are there any special steps that we would need to be aware of?

As long as you can run the cables between the cameras and wireless add-on, and you can supply power to the cameras, the rest is easy.

6) What do you think about the feasibility of our project?

It is feasable. You just need to make sure it is realistic for you as far as how much bandwidth you have available on your network.

7) Do you have a ballpark price estimate for everything we would need?

The link above will show you the pricing for the wireless antennas. That price would be per 2 cameras if you have an existing wireless mess network already in place on your campus. Here are some links to IP cameras that we recommend with pricing:

http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/IP-Network-Camera-p/zavio-f210a.htm
http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Dome-IP-Camera-p/zavio-d510e.htm
http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Outdoor-IP-Camera-p/zavio-f731e.htm

8) Is this even the best way to go about implementing such a system, or are there other setups that you feel would be better?

A wired system is always more reliable than wireless. If you can tap in to the network using wiring, you are better off.

Please reply if you have further questions.

Sincerely.
-Mike

We were recently contacted by a customer with the following questions:

My name is Danny and I am part of the student government at Indiana University. We are working on implementing a system that would allow any student to go onto the internet and be able to get a live feed of the work-out facilities that we have. We feel this would be extremely useful for our students because often the basketball courts and weight-training areas fill up around peak hours, creating a backlog of people waiting to use machines or to get on courts. By having a camera
system, students would be able to check how busy the facilities are before they decide to go, saving students time and freeing up the facilities.

I’ve been doing some research on potential solutions. Based on what I’ve seen, it seems to me that purchasing multiple wireless IP network cameras would fit our needs. We have a secure wireless network that covers the campus, so it would be much easier to utilize the Wi-Fi than to run Ethernet cables along the walls. However, there are a few things that I don’t understand:

1. How do you connect these cameras to the wireless network?
2. Does each camera have its own IP address that we could set up a link for online? How would we go about doing so?
3. Can multiple users view the same camera feed simultaneously?
4. How difficult are the cameras to install? Are there any special steps that we would need to be aware of?
5. What do you think about the feasibility of our project?
6. Do you have a ballpark price estimate for everything we would need?
7. Is this even the best way to go about implementing such a system, or are there other setups that you feel would be better?

Please let us know what you think!

Best Regards,
Danny