Using Wireless Cameras for Clubhouse - A good idea?

[MiamiRob 0]

I am posting to request comments on the possibility of using wireless cameras in the 4000 sq. ft. clubhouse of my condo building instead of the wired cameras currently planned for installation in that space. The clubhouse is being rennovated. The space was completely gutted and is now being in the process of being built-out. Work on the building is expected to be completed in late July. Soon, conduit will be installed for about six security cameras that will be placed in the clubroom and gym. I would like to consider using wireless cameras to save the cost of conduit, wiring\connecting. I would also like the flexability to be able to add cameras in the future without needing to run cable.

 

Today, I began wondering if wireless cameras will work in this space. A wireless access point is planned for the clubroom so we already are putting wireless in the building.

 

Thanks to all the great advice and input I have received in these forums, we are installing a property-wide IP camera system that I think will pretty great. The system will be supported by two redundant Cisco 3750 switches in the main tech room and a Cisco 2960 switch in each of two other locations on the property. Wireless access points are being installed in the main lobbies, the clubhouse and at two or three exterior areas around the property. I would really like to use some wireless cameras in the interior spaces if there are wireless cameras that perform as well or better than fixed wired cameras.

 

Are wireless cameras even something I should consider having installed or are wired cameras always better in security systems? I know that Cisco makes wireless cameras but I do not know anyone who has ever used them. (Not that the wireless cameras would have to be made my Cisco.)

 

Thank you. As always, I sincerely appreciate everyone's help and advice.

 

Rob

[thewireguys 3]

I would stay away from cameras that have built-in wireless. I would recommend wiring all of the cameras in the club house to a switch and then use a point to point wireless link back to the main building. Keep in ming you will have the best results if you have line of site. I would stay away from Cisco cameras their are much better options but they do make great switches and routers.

[MiamiRob 0]

OK. I will stay with wired cameras in the clubhouse. Thanks for the advice.

 

Rob

[cglaeser 0]

I would recommend wiring all of the cameras in the club house to a switch and then use a point to point wireless link back to the main building.

 

+1

 

Best,

Christopher

[thewireguys 3]

I would say yes...

personnally it's wise to stall the wireless camera on public place.