wozzzzza 0 Posted November 20, 2013 I have a setup of older cameras and DVR, 12VDC and BNC connectors to cameras that plug in. I can get hold of some IP cameras that I can install on this setup, but the wiring is very hard to replace with network cable and wondering if it is possible to retrofit an IP camera in place of the old analogue ones to make it fit these BNC connections hanging out the wall?? all the wiring I think has been put in when the building was constructed. the DVR will be the same, still analogue with bnc connections. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RVT 0 Posted November 20, 2013 Sounds like you're into wasting your time, which is what you'll be doing if you attempt this. If you want to use IP cams, you're going to need to upgrade the wiring and replace the DVR with an NVR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilk 0 Posted November 21, 2013 I have a setup of older cameras and DVR, 12VDC and BNC connectors to cameras that plug in. I can get hold of some IP cameras that I can install on this setup, but the wiring is very hard to replace with network cable and wondering if it is possible to retrofit an IP camera in place of the old analogue ones to make it fit these BNC connections hanging out the wall?? all the wiring I think has been put in when the building was constructed.the DVR will be the same, still analogue with bnc connections. Yes you can. There are a number of manufacturers who offer Ethernet over coax converters Ilkie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wozzzzza 0 Posted November 21, 2013 I have a setup of older cameras and DVR, 12VDC and BNC connectors to cameras that plug in. I can get hold of some IP cameras that I can install on this setup, but the wiring is very hard to replace with network cable and wondering if it is possible to retrofit an IP camera in place of the old analogue ones to make it fit these BNC connections hanging out the wall?? all the wiring I think has been put in when the building was constructed.the DVR will be the same, still analogue with bnc connections. Yes you can. There are a number of manufacturers who offer Ethernet over coax converters Ilkie can you give me any? google is no help for what I am putting in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilk 0 Posted November 21, 2013 I have a setup of older cameras and DVR, 12VDC and BNC connectors to cameras that plug in. I can get hold of some IP cameras that I can install on this setup, but the wiring is very hard to replace with network cable and wondering if it is possible to retrofit an IP camera in place of the old analogue ones to make it fit these BNC connections hanging out the wall?? all the wiring I think has been put in when the building was constructed.the DVR will be the same, still analogue with bnc connections. Yes you can. There are a number of manufacturers who offer Ethernet over coax converters Ilkie can you give me any? google is no help for what I am putting in. Try AXIS T8640 NVT NV-EC1701 Veracity VHW-HWQ HIGHWIRE QUAD Ethernet over coaxial for four POE cameras Ilkie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wozzzzza 0 Posted November 21, 2013 cost out weighs the benefits I think. will forget ip cameras and get an analogue one when I find one second hand. thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shockwave199 0 Posted November 22, 2013 You could always switch over to HD-SDI. It'll cost you, but you can keep your cables in place. You'd need an HD-SDI recorder and HD-SDI cameras. Money, but an upgrade to HD without ripping out your cables. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wozzzzza 0 Posted November 23, 2013 this is a job on the cheap, just a mate of mine as a couple of IP cameras he don't want any more he said I can have cheap, but don't want to spend on a new DVR or other stuff. will just wait until some second hand decent analogue cameras come up somewhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites