Network cameras - Ethernet cabling

If you are setting up a wired network for the first time you will first need to install Ethernet cabling. For most purposes, use twisted-pair Cat-5 or Cat-5e Ethernet patch cables, which are available very cheaply.

Gigabit Ethernet is recommended if you have more than twenty cameras, in which case you should use Cat-5e or Cat-6 cabling.


Power Over Ethernet

Power Over Ethernet eliminates the need for power points at each camera location. In order to use this technology your network cameras and Ethernet hardware must be compatible with the 802.3af Power Over Ethernet standard.


Crossover Ethernet cables

A crossover Ethernet cable lets you connect two Ethernet devices together directly, without the need for an Ethernet switch.

If your Mac doesn't have an AirPort card, you can connect wireless network cameras to it by using a crossover cable to plug in a wireless access point.

Alternatively, you can turn a wired network camera into a wireless network camera by connecting it to a wireless bridge with a crossover cable.

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SecuritySpy Installation Manual

Overview

Choosing a system
    Types of camera
    Progressive scan
    System demands

Example systems
    Budget
    Home or small business
    Professional

Network cameras
    Choosing network cameras
    Network hardware
    Ethernet cabling
    Local networks
    Setting up network cameras
    Setting up wireless cameras
    Network camera notes

Analogue cameras
    Analogue cabling
    Quad processors
    Choosing input hardware
    PCI input cards
    Firewire inputs
    USB inputs
    Network video servers

FireWire or USB cameras

Sound input
    Microphones

Remote monitoring
    Set up guide
    Internet connection
    Public IP addresses
    Setting up your router

Triggering actions

Getting help