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- I am using a Linksys WRT54G3G & a Alltel PC5750. Timer is a digital cheapO that the Linksys plugs into. this router also has "roll-back" functionality. ie. DSL is primary and cell is secondary - The netgear wireless is smart and can handle the different SSID's that will restrict access as programmed. you basically setup access rights via each SSID. Goto Netgears WEB page and read a bit on this as reading it there is easier to explain here. I am installing another one this week with 4 Access Points and 2 switches, 2 different DSL, all with different access permissions, and also multiple "neighbor's" running wireless also. Netgear's Access Points are pretty smart in managing and restricting. I also looked at this EVDO package since it has newer improved technology built in....just released month back; http://3gstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35&products_id=765 make sure you build your EVDO cellular package backwards.....start with the providers in your area and then compare technologies & pricing. I found out that the technologies behind EVDO is different in every area, which equates to speed...........or lack of it.

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- EVDO cellular connection; I pay 60 a month, unlimited, alltel. only catch on them is they reset them every 12 hours which requires you to reboot the card.in my case I have a EVDO router and use a timer to reboot. - I use the FS108P Netgear switch with the Netgear WG102 Access Point. Both are POE which makes setup a snap. They also do multiple SSID's and are easy to seup. - VLAN? What are you trying to do with a VLAN? Seperate the Public from the Business? The above wireless will allow you to seperate as you need.

I need a IP PTZ outdoor that is viewable via a Mac..........second issue is recording that video. any ideas???

if your live view is clean and the playback is not, the playback is the issue. you can't fix that but you maybe able to adjust the recording settings "up" to improve the quality of playback. the cabling methods you explained kinda made me think...........if you know it's crap, why keep twisting and taping? do you really need us to say that?

funny, but sad......and before I watched it I was thinking about all those young "kids" in Iraq that have become "bomb qualified" before they can read or write.

whoa! start with buying a bandwidth smart camera...........then worry about bandwidth.

hang on.the axis207 is not a IR happy camera unless you change the lense. Yes, it will pick up a IR luminator, but, it won't do IR very good period. I tried it and know it.

all 16 channel dvr's have a large connector that breaks out to 16 BNC & X audio (RCA) connectors. connect as you wish.............

IP cameras are the sch'nit. Great pictures, BUT, they also experience some issues that analog cameras have; low light smear, backlight, ect. You can integrate a IP solution into your current analog by purchasing a "Hybrid" DVR card/system. Hybrid allows for both analog & IP camer setup/recordings. A good example is the Avermedia 6480express. Look into the pros and cons of both. can anser questions as you think of them

I believe New York City has an law that now requires bar owners to install CCTV? The challenge is how to get decent pics in low light, or areas with crazy neon's, flashings, ect. Bars are extremely hard to cover.

depends on what you want for your money. I've teste the mid range and the low end and they do pretty good. Never tested a High end as my clients all have jobs........ the common issue is the failure rate due to dirty plates, protected plates, weather, and quality. I've found that the mids and low ends have an approx. 85% capture rate which is acceptable if you consider the cost to install. Low End; CCTV One day night color LPR camera. inexpensive and works fine. No IR and depends on lighting. Mid; Use a ARM model that is discontinued so it's OBE. Still working. Use IR & slow shutter speeds to capture. High End; Extreme CCTV LPR's.never used them but will if I get a call from Mr. Big Bucks

commonality & reliability. marketing is also a big issue here. DVR manufactures market thier product to a specific group of PC's users. why do you think Mac is not widely used in the CCTV business? Because it's not owned by a majority of users. If you built the BEST mac DVR card you'd sell very little since everything is more common to Microsoft/Intel based systems. I've had hard core Mac users lift thier noses at me just because I would not do a Mac DVR solution. Oh, I know Mac is very popular in the Video processing area, so all you erogonomical types can leave me be.........

both work. replacement costs for a IR luminator or light bulb are the biggest thing for me. Id go with motion lighting & D/N. Bulds are easy to replace and cheap to operate........

use Videoinsight IP camera software & a Axis 2-7MW.

Money is not an issue..................... do it right and don't try to skimp on sloar. Like I stated; build it backwards and then buy it. not sure about the cannon PTZ. heater/blower not only functions in extreme temps, it also works in Texas. And Texas can have extreme changes in weather. the WEB site I offered you on wireless has experts on-call. use them as your experts and concentrate on the end result. Now, there are ways to cut corners but you will reduce the overall quality and reliability. You get what you pay for, especially when you start customizing it. Sorry if I come off a bit grumbly, but, you took a position and you seem to be backing off your original statement. My advice is based on experience......and it's free today!

go into setup, system options, network, wireless once here you'll see all available wireless SSID's. You can manually enter the SSID you want the 207MW to pair up with in the space provided. Reset your wireless router SSID to something unique and then enter that SSID into the 207MW's settings. Also reset your wireless channel to somethin else as most people who install wireless routers don't care and the default's on most of them are channel #6. Selecting your own channel reduces the chances that someone else is on your channel, or will be cool, I'm outa here..........

I'd use a networking wireless setup and a sweet PTZ from Axis. Get a 130watt Koyceria, morning start charge controller, and a deep cycle marine battery (go solar battery if money continues to be no issue use this site for wireless; http://www.wirelessnetworkproducts.com/index.asp you can shop around for solar; make sure you build your complete system backwards so that you can match your power requirements to the proper solar/battery setup. IP Recording software? I'd use Video Insight IP Camera solution; http://www.video-insight.com/Products/IP-Server.aspx and yes, I am a dealer VI using a wireless network solution will provide you with the reliable quality, PTZ control, and also audio if you like. If you need more help I'd be glad to "gett'er done"

there is a section in the 207MW's wireless network setup that allows you to type in the SSID of the "adapter" you want it to link up to........

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suggestions; - put loop out(s) on it - add (use the open DB wires) PTZ data or audio or montior output(s)

modulators work but with HD receivers on the market the modulator creates a new problem. how to modulate a HD singal? I really don't like or use the current modulators because they are Standard Def. They work but they don't do what I'd like. I'd like to insert channel(s) onto a sat receiver signal at the head end and then view it on my sat receiver channel(s). Since most sat receiver signals have voltage on them the probelm is harder. yes, a decent modulator can take a sat signal, AV signal, and send it down a coaxial SD line. viewing it via TV input works. I just think that this is so old school.............digital is here.

how good is your night time motion pics? I've tested many cams that give great stills at night in low light but are not worth .02 when motion occurs. you get a very nice blurry pic.

Q6600 installed with Video Insight, 32 cameras. CPU smokes. went from 80-90% on a 3.2 Dual Core to 30-35% on the Q6600. the extra plus in this is the Q6600 also runs multiple programs like Go2my pc, VNC, archiver, citrix, big sis, ect. loggin in via go2mypc is faster and screen quality is also great now. what a difference. sweet!

I build and install DVR Servers. I currently use Dell Vostro C2D mini towers with Avermedia NV6480's & NV5000's on 16 camera systems. I want to build a 32 cam system using the NV6480 cards and would like to purchase a Dell PC/Server but I need to know what anyone else out there is using for Avermedia builds, especially for the 32 camera plus systems. I already know the specs as per the Avermedia web site. I want to hear from those who sucessfully built 32 cam systems using Dell or HP, or ??? My issue is this. The recommended specs from Aver are nice to know but I don't want to build 20 PC's a month. I want to buy a Dell or HP, insert the cards, and move on. Some Dell's don't work. ie. the optiplex series won't. Does Avermedia know that? Do they list that? Nope! But my Father has a nice new Optiplex PC now gets a new one every year..........from my OS fund. anywho, if you have inplace DVR's running on manufactured PC's please list them here............I'd appreciate it.