Network cameras

Consider the Axis 207W for indoor use and the Panasonic BB-HCM371 for outdoor use, both of which are wireless and can stream audio to SecuritySpy. If you want the reliability of a wired connection, the Toshiba IK-WB15A or Vivotek IP7330 are excellent outdoor options.

Ethernet switch or wireless access point

All wired cameras must be connected to an Ethernet switch or hub. Wireless cameras require a wireless router or access point.

Cabling

Use Cat-5 or Cat-5e Ethernet patch cables to connect your Mac and each wired network camera to the Ethernet switch.

Mac

An Intel iMac will support up to twelve cameras, which requires 216 GB of free disk space.

An Intel Mac mini will support up to ten cameras, which requires 180 GB of free disk space.

A G4 Mac will support up to five cameras, which requires 90 GB of free disk space.