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 contacted us with the following questions related to using an LPR camera with a network video server and wireless bridge:

I am looking at a license plate capture camera for the entry gate of a gated community. The gate is 350 feet from the club house where the internet connection is located. I interested in the LPR-SC540CO camera with the V111T Video server. I plan to use a 802.11g/n wireless bridge to the clubhouse and connect it to a NUUO NVR mini network video recorder. My question will this camera and video server work together with the Nuuo NVR mini? Do you have another suggestion? I am on a budget of around $1000 for camera and video server. I did not see any IP License Plate Capture Cameras on your website.

Here is CCTV Camera Pros reply:

Yes, that configuration will work for license plate capture. However, I recommend that you use the LPR-SC600HC license plate camera instead. This is a high contrast LPR camera that will work in the day or night. Please note that this is a black and white camera (not color). This is required for high contract license plate detection and head light compensation.
http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/License-Plate-Camera-p/lpr-sc600hc.htm

Typically, high contrast black and white LPR cameras are used in conjunction with a camera that provides a color overview. A much cheaper non-LPR CCTV camera can be used for the overview such as this one:

http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/IR-Security-Camera-p/bipro-540l4.htm

If it is not within your budget to also include the overview camera, I do still recommend going with the SC600HC.

The LPR-SC600HC can be used with the V111T Video server. Here is a video of the NUUO mini being used with an license plate capture camera and the Vivotek VS8102 IP video server.

It is the video on that page titled "LPR Video using Vivotek Video Server and NUUO NVR"
http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/License-Plate-Capture-Cameras-s/283.htm#LPR-Surveillance-Videos

Unfortunately, there are no ip based high contrast LPR cameras on the market, so the best solution is what you asked about which is attaching a CCTV LPR camera to a high quality network video server that is compatible with the NVR / DVR that you want to use.

Please take a look and let me know if you have additional questions.

I have a samsung shr-1041 system but it holds only 4 cameras. I need atleast 6 to 8 now (employes are theives). Is it possible to expand...I really cant afford another $1000 for a new system.
Please help, thank you

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 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

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A potential customer recently contacted us with the following question on wireless camera system:

Looking for information on a wireless camera system. I would like to find a system that I can expand as time goes on. I would like to have about 9 to 10 cameras total. If possible to be able to monitor from the Internet.

Here is how the security camera system would layout:

HOME
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• 2 TO 3 CAMERA
• HOME WOOD FRAME VINYL SIDING AND SHINGLE ROOF
• CABLE INTERNET SERVICE (SUDDENLINK), WIRELESS ROUTER AND DELL LAPTOP COMPUTER

SHOP
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• 2 INSIDE CAMERAS AND 2 OUTSIDE CAMERAS
• METAL SIDING AND METAL ROOF ABOUT 80 FEET FROM HOME, BLDG. HAS ELECTRIC

BARN
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• 3 INSIDE CAMERAS (TO BE ABLE TO MOINTER COWS CALVING)
• METAL SIDING AND METAL ROOF ABOUT 850 FEET FROM HOUSE

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I COULD GET BUY WITH A 8 CAMERA SYSTEM IF THERE IS A BIG PRICE DIFFERENCE.

WHAT WOULD BE MONTHLY COST OF HAVING INTERNET ACCESS?

IF NEED BE COULD LEAVE LIGHT ON IN BARN FOR CAMERA LIGHT. I HOPE TO BUY SYSTEM AND ADD CAMERAS AS I CAN AFFORD.