WIFI CAMERA SOLUTION

[khalid.mru 0]

A CCTV system is required for a mechanical(Bus) workshop/garage. The site has several buildings  spread across a large area (500 meter radius). An initial phase will focus on installation of 32 cameras with more later.

The "proposed" solution is :

Buildings Cameras: wired(POE cameras) at each building and WIFI connection between these buildings.

Perimeter Cameras: WIFI cameras.

High Gain Outdoor WIFI Antenna: ????????????

I have a few questions on some points:  

WIFI Camera: Currently the "affordable" WIFI options from Hikvision/Dahua are only 2MP ,30M IR, 4mm lens outdoor cams. These seem too short range for perimeter cams. Would like to go higher res, varifocal with these. are there any options ?

WIFI Antenna: Covering such an area with WIFI signal capable of carrying reliable camera signal. Are ther any good quality reliable options?

[jeromephone 6]

Why not tie standard IP cameras to access points and use the greater bandwith to transmit back to NVR.