VST_Man

a focused high beam light will kill that camera........even during the day if set properly. don't physically mess with it..............light it up.

for the bigger boys http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122077 used these in a recent install..works great

and you were somebody if you had a motorized antenna control and I also remember that neat trick my Father was trying out, the one where you tune that old tv into a "clean" channel where all you can see is white fuzz, then if your really good and your eyes are sharp, you can actually see a toranado on the screen.....if it is close to your house..right? and it is true, the antenna is back, but, I do recall using the open window technique on a few satellite dish installs.only difference is I had to turn up the volume. now I have a fancy $400 dollar meter that works specially nice! and don't forget party lines............I never had one but my honey up here in Iadho had one as a id.she in fortyish now so that was not too long ago. and she as had what they called "thunder jugs".......any guess to what that is.no, it's not sexual.............hint: they had no indoor plumbing so.... and now you know the rest of the story. I've actually found these jugs in a shed here.......and my honey confirmed my find.......funny, I needed a pail like object to cover the satellite matrix switch from rain (we were living in our horse trailer while building) so I went into an old shed and found the perfect "cover"...........my honey noticed it and asked me where I had gotten it.......and now you know the end of the story

funny.I started out with the same when I was 16...............and, my M-inlaw has a older apple under sheets that still works..... memories.........

what dns service, are you getting sucessful settings after dns is saved?

http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/wireless/2004/01/22/wirelessmesh.html also, I attended a seminar on wireless mesh networks and was informed that a eastern STATE was completly meshed.the entire State had coverage. They basicaly installed networks everywhere, used gov buildings, yowers, ect. to make it work. Once all was inplace the use and implementation of any wireless device was a snap. Wireless security is fine as long as the equipment installed is capable to industry standards. Lots of wireless equipment available and there are some decent low cost solutions to a mesh setup. Yes, you can buy more expensive "stuff" but if the cheaper stuff works...why buy high? I answered your email on Embiquiti equipment, which I use. You can also do googles on the specific models and get good feed back on uses, distances covered, and envionments installed at. Everything I've seen on them seems to be strong info. Meshing a network is like creating a city sized coffee internet cafe....only you can scale it to your needs/requirement. The above link will also provide technical help in developing your solution(s).

which dns service? what linksys model? if your doing it via the linksys, after you put your settings in and svae it the linksys should respond "update sucessful" in red lettering at the bottom of the screen. If you don't get that.it won't update. also, update your linksys firmware to the latest..............

I use the cheaper ($16) and get decent audio..............pm me and I'll send ya one to play with. I did try the supercircuits stuff but they were really bad...failed at 4 - 5 months. pita....

- get some really nice shoes..hit the streets, walk & talk CCTV. Hand out cards and express your desire to not only provide CCTV but also a long term commitment. - don't spend any money on flashy things until you have a solid base built - lease a new vehicle, it's 100% tax deductible put magnetic signs on it. I use a Yukon with a bolt in tool caddy in the back. this caddy holds all my tools and allows a platform ontop for boxes, ladders, ect. - provide estimates that day...follow up that day. wait 2 days, followup again. wait 2 weeks.follow up, then leave it alone. - do you have a "solid" equipment line up? pricing is low? - don't stock too much "stuff"....buy what you install, hold only enough stock to cover a warranted item....for now. as you grow you can build a stock based on equipment installed. - sell to small biz and large. talk to friends that work at both.get in to talk. - paperwork? yep, it sucks. sort & store as you get it by month. at tax time just create a spreadsheet with all and hand it off to your tax person. - plan for slow poor days....and you'll have lots of them. don't create any overhead unless you need it. - use subs and make sure you get thier tax info BEFORE you pay them....afterwards they won't call you back...... - it will take you 6 months to get your first client.if you good, sooner. be prepared to go 1 year without....

you need to connect the PTZ data control to your comm port on your PC via one of these http://www.usconverters.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=181&gclid=COWS3YSR_ZgCFRwpawodaDInmA Then program the NV5000 to use that comm port for your PTZ type/protocol.

ops, garage does not have a peak............... I'd use the PTZ at the position closest to the front door...........set it up to scan the area.........or, if your DVr can handle preset motion/event programing, connect the voice alert to the PTZ programming and let it move when tripped. ie. prepositioned motion sensors activate dvr software to move PTZ to a preset position.............capturing video. And, you can connect to the PTZ and play anytime you want.

All looks good. I'd put a covert cam at the front door and along with audio from above..........by covert, I'd install a wall plate type camera with a door functional bell button...that way they look right at the camera.... PTZ? maybe better installed on the garage peak. I'd go with a day/night 10x PTZ, surface mount it.......that way it looks like a dome camera and not a PTZ. Placing it there allows you to get down closer to the action.and a 10x PTZ is plenty of optical.............. And, there is a neat inexpensive security awareness gadget availabe that provides sistuational awareness (USMC talk) called Voice Alert 6. I've used and installed it...............works pretty good. Very nice to have for a stay at home "Parent"..........motion sensors are wireless, can be moved as needed, and also can set "dip switched" into a Normally open/closed device, disabling the motion..can be attached to magnetic contacts on gates, doors, ect.

I use them on my budget installs......................nice little package if all you want is decent recordings with PTZ & audio. Fan is noticable.........but it's a fan! Programing is da same..........

who? - someone who "just wants it". - someone who wants to test it. - someone who engineers a CCTV system with lots of money and a desired result. - someone like you? ya know, they would not build this stuff unless someone buys it...... the answer is....SOMEONE next question?

yes you can use video baluns.....just be sure of your available space in hiding the cables......it can get pretty tight in some install locations. But, are you using analog camera's only? Or planning a IP cam system down the road.or hybrid? I still ike to use RG59 siamese where I can since the pic is a bit clearer than baluns....IMHO IP cams are the next step up as long as you engineer the network to handle the bandwidth...........

check out http://www.no-ip.com DNS is used to update your public IP address (dynamic) IF it changes. Services like no-ip convert your IP address to a name like http://myvideo.webhop.net

I've used these to connect power http://www.allelectronics.com/index.php?page=search&search_query=butt+splice

Camera Master 2 for analog

analog.........try covi's. But they are as expensive or more expensive than IP.................makes no sense to buy analog anymore.......when comparing high end analog to IP mega's

HD is a good investment.....................95% is industry standard, don't get anything less than. That short lead is ok......not much you can do anyway. the quality you'd miss using those cheaper ones is loss of TVL and resolution.......and even focus in some really poor cable. Good cable will pass the entire signal with very little loss where a cheap one will clip it.......and/or degrade it. i actually own a Camera Master 2 which I use to test CCTV signals. It provides m e with a very good measure of how the camera is operating and also how the cable effects the signal...........before I had this i would focus a camera and go look at the pic, which looked out of focus and faded...CM2 helps me identify camera or cable problems.....and it works!

#1 Arecont 3130 #2 Acti ACM-7411 your client is smart...but I hope he can afford his tastes as the decent cams cost lots of money. You'll hear all sorts of claims concerning camera specs and capabilities. Ask them to demo it and then make sure they provide a good night time example. ie. dark area with no light as compared to low light and also compared to luminated with IR..........hallway shots of nothing or back room storage really mean nothing when it comes to motion and darkness........if they can beat that you found a decent camera. I support regular motion lighting over IR since light bulbs are cheaper to maintain...

if you have the money install the better cable. if not, install what you have in a manner that allows you to pull a new cable freely.that way when the cheap stuff fails, and it will, you can pull a new cable. crimper and connectors are not that expensive.just make sure you get ALL, cable, crimper, connectors, from the same source.......and make sure they warrant that it will work right the first time. I'd go with compression over crimp..............

I'd recommend the Avermedia Hybrid series DVR capture cards. They do both analog & IP cams seamlessly...........have very little issues with reliability or upgrades. I use the 6480e on the high end installs and the NV5000 on the low end. your selection may be based on available slots as the 6480e uses a single slot and the NV5000 uses a mix of slots.... be aware that most hybrid cards or NVR systems charge you for each camera you want connected. And, you'll end up paying more for support if you elect to go that route..........software upgrades are usually sold and not given away. Avermedia is free............ I have several installs using Aver and they are all working fine with no issues. Take a look at Video Insight's software.I use them on my Cooporate type installs since the software is extremely Windows friendly....and Coorporations with Network weenies love this software because it is very robust........does just about anything you want. If it were me; I cover the corners with decent vandal domes and motion lighting. cover the driveway and indoor entrances with megapixel cams. Install a microphone indoor and 2 out.one front & back. audio provides more than video if you get good audio. FYI....Aver also provides smaller DVR's (1304NETSATA) that can connect via IP to a larger DVR (6480e or NV5000) which allows you to have double recorded video...........I use this feature at some locations where the video is remote of building unmanned during off hours. ie. gated community with guard shacks, pools, tennis courts, gun clubs, ect. I place the 1304 at the remote and feed it back to the 6480e......nice feature. In your case, you could run your analog into the 1304, which you hide, and then connect to it via the 6480e. Then add your IP cams and enjoy life. since you have a hybrid you can also provide IP cameras to other family or business location via IP......and the new aver software allows for scheduling streaming which allows you to disconnect the IP stream during working hours if your bandwidth is slllllllooooooowwwwww. good luck................yes I sell and support both....

look at the new axis cams and also the Acti 7411................all IP cams. build your network and plug'em in........

funny................quid for vid anywho..........PM me and I'll help. I don't charge for advice via the forum.