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.

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.

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?

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?

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,

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)

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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