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Anybody have experience with StarDot SE line of meggas? Have had good luck with IQPro line... but the 5Mb StarDot's are under a grand. Are they reliable? Would use with ONSSI. Any feedback would be great! thanks

When using a PC as a NVR or DVR, what virus protection software do you guys use? Does client pay subscription?

Have a large building where NVR is in basement, and 3 floors up is an attic, where I'll have 7 megapixel cams. Can I run 7 cables via conduit to the attic to a punchdown block. From that point I'll run individual cables to the cams in a star topology. If each camera run connects to the punchdown block, this should work better than running single camera runs all the way to the basement, right? Alternative suggestions?

Good point about the labor aspect... while we're at it... could you possibly advise me as to what my basic tool set should be for both Cat5 and RG59 installs. Snaking tools, crimpers, etc. That would be great, if you have the time.

Thank you for your replies... after I posted, I realized I was using a midspan so it would require 7 separate cable runs to the individual cams. I had been hoping that I could cut to length 7 cables that would run from the switch in the basement to a punchdown block located at my entrance to the attic. From there, I would cut and run the varying lengths of cable to the cams. Seems it would be neater, and easier. As an inexperienced installer, I didn't think I would have a continuity or reliability issue by using a punchdown block. It would appear that I do.