JordanWireless

You shouldn't be so defensive. First off, I would never recommend using a Bridgewave link for any surveillance application unless you were backhauling a large network of camera's to a remote location. I recommended two great companies for wireless surveillance solutions who have their product deployed for this application across the globe. I deal with WISP's everyday in Canada and with our climate and terrain Ubiquiti just does not compete. I have heard of Ubiquiti links going down in a couple of months, we have links that have been deployed in Carrier networks (i.e. Rogers, Bell) that have been running for over 8 years. I am not saying go with the most expensive equipment but suggested good quality equipment at a reasonable price. Just remember when it comes to wireless quality is king, especially when dealing with video applications--Surveillance video at that. Check out this link if you have never heard of WPA2 being cracked http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6834071428554024698# Pretty much any security protocol can be cracked if you have the time and patience.

The answer is YES wireless technologies work. I work for a distributor of wireless communications equipment and we have equipment deployed all aorund the world for supporting wireless surveillance applications. Governments and Militaries rely on these technologies and I don't think they would be using something that does not work. However do not use equipment on 802.11 protocol or in the 2.4 GHz spectrum. 2.4 GHz is the most congested frequency out there (with portable phones to wireless routers running on the same frequency it is not uncommon to experience interference). My suggestion would be to use a point to multipoint configuration in the 5.4 or 5.8 GHz spectrum employing one base station or "AP" with subcriber units for each camera. PLEASE DON'T USE UBIQUITI (you will not have a good wireless experience), it is a decent product at a good price but it is not very secure, not ruggedized and I have had numerous customers coming my way looking to change out there whole network of Ubiquiti due to its poor performance/security. When it comes to bandwidth it all depends on the capacity needs of the cameras and the distance that each subscriber is away form the AP. I suggest checking out Redline Communications(http://www.redlinecommunications.com/). They are a Canadian based company with alot of experience with the application of video surveillance. We have shipped thousands of their radios to Mexico City where they support the police departments city wide surveillance network. Also if you are looking for a product that is a bit cheaper and still performs well check out Airaya (http://www.airaya.com/), they are an American company with a ton of experience in surveillance. PS. please don't judge wireless technologies based on bad experiences with garbage equipment. Use the good stuff. You mentioned that you have the camera's set up in your office. Do you have a wireless router or a portable phone? If so you could be getting interference from these, turn them off and try again. My company also has sales reps out in Calgary, if you would like me to hook you up with one of them let me know. Regards, Jordan.