Category: Tutorial
Installing Security Cameras on Light Poles – The Ultimate Guide
If you’ve never done it before, then installing security cameras in parking lot light poles can seem daunting…but never fear Parking lots and parking garages present target rich environments for criminals seeking to commit robbery, theft, and even assault. It’s one of the most frequent places that violent crimes occur in the United States…
How Do I Size My Solar Panel Array So I That Have Enough Power for My Remote Surveillance System?
One of the most important considerations when planning a remote solar powered surveillance system is the size of your solar panel array. Why? Because if your solar array isn’t big enough and doesn’t capture enough sunlight, then it won’t provide enough power for your surveillance equipment, then you might need to start over.…
How to make Series and Parallel Connections
What’s the Difference between Series and Parallel Connections? Electrical Equipment can be configured in two basic ways: Series and Parallel. As the name suggests, a series circuit is made from consecutive connections, going from positive to negative on each piece of equipment. Parallel is exactly the opposite, with positive connections going to positive terminals, and…
How to Access a Solar IP Camera using a Cellular Gateway
Cellular Gateways transmit LTE internet data and allows greater flexibility in setting up Wireless IP Camera Systems. In many applications in the surveillance world, using a Point to Point Network (P2P) is the preferred method for transmitting video feeds wirelessly. One issue, however, with P2P is the need for Line of Sight between the…
How to Access Solar IP Cameras over a Point to Point Radio Network
In the wireless surveillance world, local Point to Point Radio Networks are one of the most popular methods of transmitting video feed for a network surveillance system. And here’s three reasons why: Point to Point Radio Networks have clear advantages, being cost-effective, simple to set up, and low maintenance over the long term.…
How to Create a Wireless Surveillance System Without Grid Power – The Complete Guide
Step 1 – Setting Up Wireless Surveillance Networks in Remote Areas The purpose of this article is to provide Security Surveillance Systems Integrators with information on creating Wireless Surveillance Systems, and installing them in a variety of scenarios and environments. After reading this information you will not only understand how to create…
What is PoE (Power over Ethernet)?
What is PoE (Power over Ethernet)? PoE (Power over Ethernet) is the name of a number of methods that allow for powering network devices through UTP/FTP cables. This allows devices like Security Cameras, Phones, Network Switches, or Antennas to send and receive data and power with just one cable. The two standard types…
How to Create a Solar Power Kit for IP Security Camera Surveillance in Any Location
The purpose of this tutorial is to show you how to install a DIY solar power kit for your IP security camera in remote locations and areas where no power is available. How to Send Data from a Solar Powered Camera? – Do It Yourself Guide – There are two primary methods…