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 Ethernet cables, which are inexpensive and widely available.

Gigabit Ethernet is recommended, especially if you are using many network cameras, or high-resolution network cameras.


Power Over Ethernet (PoE)

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


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
    Network video servers
    PCI input cards
    Firewire inputs
    USB inputs

FireWire and USB webcams

Audio input
    Microphones

Remote monitoring
    Internet connection
    Seting up your Mac
    Setting up your router

Triggering actions

Getting help

Network cameras – Ethernet cabling
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