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Will I would used Exacq and the web interface. You could setup a user and password that limits the access only to the cameras you what and the can only see live video. There is no way for the person or people to change any settings in the NVR or cameras "Yeah, well, I don't like Areconts anyway (you may have heard Wink ) To the OP: they're a bit pricier, but I recommend IQEye - they'll handle everything mentioned above. Newer versions even have a "cameo" function that lets you pre-define different views and crops." Well Sure you could go the IQeye route and open up extra ports and let the hackers go to town on your cameras and network. Also what happens if you want see multi cameras? You don't want to give everyone 10 different ip:8080 address to remember plus password words. If it's not easy people will not use it. The easiest and safest way is to keep your cameras behind your NVR and allow people access the NVR software....... Exacqvision's web interface would be a great solution for this project.

"I assume I can connect to a single camera via a web browser provided I have the right IP address and port forwarding setup, thus bypassing any NVR software frontend" Not with Arecont cameras

This will not work with the Mini you can only have so many connections and it counts against your total bandwidth. Do you want the people to be able to see recorded footage?

Do you want the cameras to stay powered up?

You have to use the Cat5 to connect the one access point to the DVR and the other access point to the computer or switch. That creates a wireless link between the shed and the house. You want to mount the access points on the outside of the buildings facing each other. If you have no experience with computer networking I recommend you hire a professional that is. Here as a access point that will work. http://www.engeniustech.com/datacom/products/details.aspx?id=246

Just installed a APC BE750G with a Exacq desktop server with a NETGEAR FS726TP and 6 IP cameras hooked up. The cameras will run and record for 25-30 minutes after the power goes out and everything fires back up when the power comes backup.

Analog wireless can have alot of problems. Wifi networks can work very well if setup correctly. If you have a DVR (with network connectivity) and cameras in the shed then you have power out there. You do not need a broadband connection for this to work. You just need 2 outdoor access points with poe injectors some cat5 and a computer to watch the cameras on. If you already have the computer and you do this yourself it will cost you around $200 for parts.

Why do you like the Axis 225FD so much?

The 225FD does not have built in IR illumators

Low quality?

Are you recording the whole image or just what your looking at? How many cameras can you do on one server?

If you can log into the DVR though the network then you can use a point to point wifi network.

Maybe I am wrong (never done this before), but wouldn't I do this from the outside of the house? First by removing the vinyl soffit panel, then installing the 2x4, then putting the vinyl soffit panel back in place? Is this the hard way, or is this way totally not possible? I have been in my attic plenty to install recessed lighting and to run new wires down the wall for new light switches, and yes, it wasnt fun crawling to the edge of the house where there is almost no room Pick your nightmare taking the soffit out on a 2 story house is no picnic

Are the house and shed concrete and LOS? or is there concrete buildings in between and no LOS?

That is a PTZ camera not a 360 camera..... Axis has a the 212PTZ but it has some limitations

There is no need for LPR cameras but like I said unless I hide the cameras in a outdoor box (like rory said) it will be very easy for somebody to cover or remove the cameras. The cameras will be within 10 feet of the front and rear of the cars but the area is more then a width of a car so there is a possibility that they could park and not get the plates. I am meeting with the head maintenance guy tomorrow to see what we can come up with. Thinking maybe he can paint some lines to get people to park more consistently. I am also gonna show him the speed bump cameras and see what he thinks.

Cameras have to be in side the red box....

Place a piece of pressure treated 2x4 inside the soffit and secure the camera to it.Drill a 1/2" to 3/4" hole depending on your cables, thru the soffit and wood to run your cables and your good.Like Scorpion said,you can only use this method where you don't get hit with hurricanes or tornados. Don't have to use pressure treated. None of the trusses in the attics are pressure treated but its up to you. The fun part is getting far enough into the attic to attach the wood into the soffit. I really hate insulation and I can't stand hitting my head on the roofing nails. But that's what we do

Well I just pulled the trigger on this Atom board. Can't wait to see how my MP cameras I can record with on this setup.

????? Axis has there own FREE DNS service..... I have used it. That encoder is perfect for your needs $299 H.264 and DNS support. "AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service - Use the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service to assign a host name for easy access to your video encoder. Click Settings... to register the video encoder with the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service, or to modify the existing settings (requires access to the Internet). The domain name currently registered at the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service for your product can at any time be removed. The Control button (see page 5) can be used to register, or update, the video encoder with the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service: 1. Connect the product to the local network. Wait for the Status LED indicator to show a steady green. 2. Press the Control button once. The Status LED indicator will flash green while the product connects to the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service. 3. Wait for the Status indicator to show a steady green. If the Status indicator flashes red for 10 seconds, the product cannot access the DNS Service and the IP address must be set using an alternative method (see the product’s Installation Guide). 4. Visit www.axiscam.net to complete the process. This must be done within 60 minutes of pressing the button. For more information, please refer to the online help and www.axiscam. page 29 in the manual

Well from my experience you can install Megapixel cameras and have a very good quality system with amazing image quality day and night. The key is using quality products, know the limitations, and spending time designing the system correctly. I have yet to have a customer call me to take out a megapixel camera but they have called me to replace their analog cameras with megapixel ones. D1 resolution = 720 × 486 pixels = .3 MP

Not to hurt your feelings but "you get what you pay for" cheap camera bad image. If you want a better image look at Panasonic, Bosch, Samsung .......

Depending on your settings you could run into bandwidth issues with the Mini. The 4 channel can handle a maximum of 20MB total for all for cameras. Which you could easily exceed with the two 2MP Arecont cameras. I can't speak for the QNAP because have haven't used one, but the one thing I do know about the QNAP which I don't care for is for remote viewing you have to change the ports on your cameras and open each one up on your router. With the Mini you only have to open up 2 or 3 ports on your router for remote viewing.

Yes but you will want to use Areconts AV-100 software to configure the cameras. What NVR software do you plan on using?

(1/1) second = 1 second exposure setting slow video (1/60) second = 16.6666667 milliseconds not slow video The camera has a range from 1/1 to 1/8000 and you can set maximum and minimum manually or you can let the camera decide on the available lux level. Same diff. Slow video in low light = DSS. But Rory you set it to the level that you want with the acceptable image quality your customer desires .... it's not DSS 0.1 lux (t=1/60s) is not bad at all for Megaixel camera hell set it for 1/30 or 1/20 whatever you want or need.... I feel like I am arguing with my wife