manix 0 Posted January 15, 2013 Good day to all, Im new here and I need some inputs regarding CCTV Configuration and installation. Which do you prefer Guyz??? pls help me... manix from Philippines Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al Drake 0 Posted January 15, 2013 Good day to all, Im new here and I need some inputs regarding CCTV Configuration and installation. Which do you prefer Guyz??? pls help me... manix from Philippines Good question so I couldn't wait and found this. http://www.cat-5-cable-company.com/faq-coax-VS-CAT5.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manix 0 Posted January 15, 2013 Good day to all, Im new here and I need some inputs regarding CCTV Configuration and installation. Which do you prefer Guyz??? pls help me... manix from Philippines Good question so I couldn't wait and found this. http://www.cat-5-cable-company.com/faq-coax-VS-CAT5.html nice one sir... tnx for the quick response Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted January 15, 2013 Hi. Yes cat5 with good baluns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yakky 0 Posted January 15, 2013 I don't think there is an all around better. Cat5 is much more flexible in terms of configurations, you can run power, alarm in/outs, and audio/video all at the same time. Coax is more limiting but some argue that it is more immune to interference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manix 0 Posted January 31, 2013 I don't think there is an all around better. Cat5 is much more flexible in terms of configurations, you can run power, alarm in/outs, and audio/video all at the same time. Coax is more limiting but some argue that it is more immune to interference. whats the Max distance Using Cat 5e ang a good balun... ?? and if so, what would you guyz recommend of the said Good Balun... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yakky 0 Posted January 31, 2013 I think a lot of people say 100 meters is max recommended but there are people who have gone way over that. I see the Gem baluns recommended frequently as the best, I have some mid priced generics from Amazon and they seem to do ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manix 0 Posted February 1, 2013 I think a lot of people say 100 meters is max recommended but there are people who have gone way over that. I see the Gem baluns recommended frequently as the best, I have some mid priced generics from Amazon and they seem to do ok. can they {cat 5e} do good at 500 meters??? im planning to use this method at the ocean resort of my Boss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ferdzff 0 Posted February 3, 2013 Hi Manix. it depends to your budget if you use CAT5 you need to buy the baluns to install it in both ends. and if you use the coaxial cable both ends directly connected to DVR and camera. both are good with the same result. but be sure you install a conduit pipe for cable protection. I am using both in installing CCTV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrouchoBoucho 0 Posted February 4, 2013 how many dozens of times has this question been asked and answered here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manix 0 Posted February 4, 2013 Hi Manix. it depends to your budget if you use CAT5 you need to buy the baluns to install it in both ends. and if you use the coaxial cable both ends directly connected to DVR and camera. both are good with the same result. but be sure you install a conduit pipe for cable protection. I am using both in installing CCTV. thank you sir for sharing your knowledge ... Good daya and God Bless... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kawboy12R 0 Posted February 24, 2013 how many dozens of times has this question been asked and answered here? Write a FAQ or pick a thread with good explanations and get it posted in the FAQ section. Might cut down a bit on the number of requests. At the very least then someone could link them to the FAQ after they ask. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
