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I'm the IT guy for a law office. My boss wants me to research/install a surveillance system for our building. I've figured out that initially we would want about 5 cameras, so an 8 camera DVR would probably work. I've been looking on the websites that I use for pc parts, (newegg, amazon, etc) and the systems there seem to be no-name cheap systems with very little in the way of reviews or support. I'm hoping for some advice on where to look for good components. The budget is more than the cheap systems, but I doubt my boss would want to spend thousands. I would like something that I can run cat5 for, since I have over 1000' of it. The main requirement is that people can securely access the feed from home. We are almost exclusively an iPhone office, so I compatibility with that would probably be easiest. Thanks for any advice.

Thanks. Will these work with the dvr from Dahua, or should I look at a dvr from 3xLOGIC?

Where can those be bought? Art they POE, and if not, how do you get power to them?

Is there any equivalent ip camera? I was looking at this. http://www.dahuasecurity.com/English/product_info.aspx?type=339&&css=0&&id=8

Someone suggested I look at Dahua. I was looking at this for a dvr. http://www.dahuasecurity.com/English/product_info.aspx?type=336&&css=0&&id=2 If someone tells me that I absolutely need to have analog support, ill look at this model. http://www.dahuasecurity.com/English/product_info.aspx?type=346&&id=29 As far as cameras, I would like to be able to see at night. I assume this requires IR leds? POE would be great if possible. After talking to my boss again, we will need at least 5 outside and 1-2 inside to start.

Thanks for the info. Unless its really cost prohibitive, I would like to go with IP cameras from the start. Any suggestions for models of dvr's and cams I should look at? Also, is there a site that lists reputable local dealers/installers? I will do all the work myself, but would like a fallback if I need some advice.