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Unless you are budget-tight, don't go analog. Invest wisely in technology and move forward instead of backward. I have not seen an analog camera do anything an IP camera can't do better. I believe Axis has a camera for almost any application.

If he's agreed then wouldn't you put the whole system in the restaurant....then you just use Internet access to get to 1 or 2 cameras with your Internet connection going back to his.

I still am an Axis guy..simply because from a support standpoint I trust the cameras to work and if there is a problem it's a 3-year warranty. I also use mjpeg still as the quality is a little better and hard drive space is so cheap. We could probably do something together if you need some assistance.

No, it should be a good image. Is the wireless signal poor...or is the image poor even when wired?

Check the Axis site (or ours) for general introductory info. And yes, wireless works great.

In my personal experience I don't see any issue with doing it that way. If you have a bandwidth issue just have it cables in preparation (cat 6) so it's easy to switch...however probably won't need to worry about it. Don't even need the dual ethernet IMO. PoE whenever possible. Also depending on climate, don't assume you need a heater/blower. I know from S. Florida to NC to Texas there is no need as climates won't hurt the camera....based on having Axis cams in those locations for years.

Go with a web-based product and location won't matter for wiring or anything. You can easily then have dual monitors wherever and can even change on the fly if desired.

You could set them to run on some local time server, or use something like time.microsoft.com (have dns in the settings). Any chance they are losing power along the way? I guess not if you are watching it. I would switch one of those in question with a working one in a working location, and that'll eliminate a network issue. See if the 'good' one works in the location the 'bad' one was at.

There are two camera groups each on a channel with an AP. The AP's are wired to a Cisco PoE switch along with some other Axis 211's. All run on i-flashback software.

Axis is a little more than other cameras, and of course more than analog. However you do get what you pay for, so as a 'professional' solution I'd recommend Axis. But if the client wants cheap, that's what they'll get and as long as you clarify that with them...they can't blame you later for crappy video.

I would suspect the access point or router, maybe some overlap with something else. We use 11 207w's in one location without issue so the camera alone probably isn't the issue.

For starters get rid of anything mentioning cctv. If you want to go IP, leave the DVR's and analog cameras at the door. And you don't need Megapixel more than likely. Example: IP Camera Cat 5-6 cabling (rj45) Surveillance desktop with software located anywhere in the world. Bandwidth to each depending on # of cameras and resolutions/fps. No coax, no dvr, no analog.

Just stick dsl in and IP cameras with enclosures (ACH13), forget the box...put it elsewhere. That's the beauty of technology...it's there if you want to use it.

Go with wireless IP and dump the rest. I have Axis 211w's running over 1000 feet with some cheap directional antennas and extenders. Also forget the DVR and go with intelligent software that you can reap the benefits down the road. Looks like you're a supplier so you can also reap maintenance fees.

You might look at our i-flashback as one of the only, if not the only, solely web-based packages. Most require some kind of admin console, we do not.

You can use the ach13 with the 211w. It actually works well with me pointing the antennae down right out the cable hole. If you're in an area of extreme weather you'll want the one with heater/blower. If it doesn't get above 105 or below 20 for a long time then the indoor version works great outdoors (less $$).

NVR is basically a catch term for certain folks. IP systems are most beneficial when run with a software package of some kind.

I'm a true believe in 'you get what you pay for' so yes the 211w is more expensive than the 207w. The 211 is indoor/outdoor while the 207 is not. The 211 is absolutely a more reliable, sturdy camera but the 207 can be a good option. Isn't there an enclosure for the 207?

Good afternoon all. Hope I can be of assistance, at least on the IP side of things!

The rule is 328 feet, but that's for legal mess. They will do 400ft using PoE at 12fps with no problem.

I install Axis cams with ControlByNet's i-flashback software. It's one of the few (if any) that is 100% web-based. Most others have some kind of admin console on the server. Drawback of the software is it isn't used with every camera out there. However from a dealer aspect I don't want to put crap out anyway, and using the Axis cameras gives me confidence and a 3 year warranty. Basically they say it's for the more professional installations, not your 2 camera cheap IP install.

Not reading all the many replies, it boils down to a couple things. IP is the future, not many serious people can deny it. So from a consumer standpoint, if making a 'significant' investment it would be wise to go IP. If putting a few cameras in a gas station then yes, a dvr with analog video still works. But we've all seen the news and you get what you pay for.

Should not have any lasting negative effect on it... Could check ControlByNet for software if looking to combine different Axis cameras into a surveillance solution.

Sorry I can't offer much about that solution, but can certainly verify Remote Desktop is not the way to go. Is it just one camera that goes blue or are you trying to view more than one? It's possible that it's a firewall issue not allowing video, but unlikely unless a corporation with rules.

Also consider the fairly new Axis 211w...it's a little nicer than the 207 and can be used with an outdoor enclosure (of course anything can with a little creativity). I am also in agreement to use wired when possible...the PoE is REALLY nice for installing and resetting. I have used 18 wireless cameras in one location with no issues. Let me know if any more questions regarding software, hardware.