dagwod 0 Posted January 4, 2011 I want to upgrade to new 8 camera IP network with POE for my own convenience store. First of all any comments on these cameras i found on ebay for just under $250?? Outdoor Megapixel HD H.264 IP Network IR Camera w/ POE - from jetview (hong kong company) with included recording software. - Goal is to get high quality images Also, I understand that I will use a poe ethernet port with all cameras connected to the port by ethernet cables. I want to use a desktop computer for recording. How will I connect the feeds from the 8 cameras to the desktop. Do i need separate hardware for this?? Should I take a completely different approach to this idea altogether the old cameras are analog 500 TV line (decent to poor resolution) connected to a geovision analog capture card on the desktop. thank you very much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpine0000 0 Posted January 4, 2011 Also, I understand that I will use a poe ethernet port with all cameras connected to the port by ethernet cables. I want to use a desktop computer for recording. How will I connect the feeds from the 8 cameras to the desktop. Do i need separate hardware for this?? You will connect the cameras to a POE router/switch, which your computer will also be connected to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewireguys 3 Posted January 4, 2011 I want to upgrade to new 8 camera IP network with POE for my own convenience store. First of all any comments on these cameras i found on ebay for just under $250?? Outdoor Megapixel HD H.264 IP Network IR Camera w/ POE - from jetview (hong kong company) with included recording software. - Goal is to get high quality images Also, I understand that I will use a poe ethernet port with all cameras connected to the port by ethernet cables. I want to use a desktop computer for recording. How will I connect the feeds from the 8 cameras to the desktop. Do i need separate hardware for this?? Should I take a completely different approach to this idea altogether the old cameras are analog 500 TV line (decent to poor resolution) connected to a geovision analog capture card on the desktop. thank you very much. Please do NOT buy cameras from EBAY!!! If your looking for a toy then fine but if you want a reliable security system stick with known brands. Acti, Vivotek, Axis, Sanyo Mobotix, Sony..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cglaeser 0 Posted January 4, 2011 any comments on these cameras i found on ebay ... Goal is to get high quality images ... "Houston, we've had a problem." -- James Lovell Best, Christopher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted January 4, 2011 Hard to tell exactly what cameras you're referring to with that vague description, but yeah, buying cameras - ANY cameras - from eBay is probably going to be a waste. Yes, they'll be higher resolution than analog cameras, but not necessarily better QUALITY... and you're never guaranteed to get exactly what's advertised... As far as the hookup, if you're doing 8 cameras, you'll need bigger than an 8-port switch. Once we've used extensively is the Cisco/Linksys SFE1000P - it has eight 10/100 PoE ports and two gigabit ports for connecting to the DVR/NVR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ipcamerastoreusa 0 Posted January 6, 2011 That's right! I'd also recommend what thewireguys did: stick with the well-established brands like Acti, Vivotek, Axis, Sanyo Mobotix, Sony. They are known for the quality of their products! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
