![]() The Ethernet cable can enter the bracket either from the back or bottom via conduit. However, when mounted to the side of a building, Hikvision also makes a “ cap” and a wall mounting bracket. That model has since been discontinued, but replaced by a better version.įor the Hikvision cameras, if they’re mounted under something, then no additional hardware is needed. The cameras I ultimately selected were the Hikvision DS-2CD2H45FWD-IZS 4MP IR Outdoor Network Turret cameras. The way I narrowed down the choices was to some reading on Internet forums for security cameras (there are several). Other features you likely want to consider are whether the camera supports: Also since the cameras are mounted outdoors, they must be rated for outdoor use via their IP code and be IP6x where x ≥ 5 (e.g., IP65). A general prerequisite is that you want a camera that supports the ONVIF standard. In my case, my cameras have a URL of the form where x is in 1–4. Alternatively if your cameras support it, you can assign them static IP addresses but then you have to exclude those from your DHCP address pool. In such a case, it’s best to assign each camera a fixed IP address on your LAN so it’s possible to access it directly via a URL like where xxx specifies the camera.Ī proper home router will have the ability to assign a fixed IP address to a DHCP client based on its MAC address. Often, PoE cameras are configured via a web browser connecting to the camera’s own web server. The problem with that is burglars are using WiFi-jammers to disable cameras. Having no wires means the cameras have to use WiFi to connect to your LAN.Battery performance degrades over time whereas PoE is maintenance free.That said, the problems with battery + solar panels are: I’d use battery + solar panels only if I wanted to mount a camera in a location where it would be either difficult or impossible to run an Ethernet cable to. Typically, N–1 ports are PoE and the 1 other port connects to the rest of your LAN. Just because a PoE switch has N ports doesn’t mean all N are PoE. To use PoE, you need a PoE switch that actually puts the electrical power over the Ethernet cable.įor my 4-camera system, I opted for the Zyxel 5 Port Gigabit PoE switch.įor PoE switches, you have to read the specs carefully. PoE supplies low-voltage electrical power over standard Ethernet cable so you can run such cable yourself plus it obviously meets both requirements of power and LAN connectivity. And then you still have to connect the camera to your LAN somehow (likely WiFi). Hard-wired is the most complicated and likely most expensive since you’ll likely need to hire a licensed electrician (and, depending on your jurisdiction and how “legit” you want to be, may also need a permit) to run the 120v electrical wire. □įor cameras, you have to consider two things: But I’m a computer guy: challenge accepted. One caveat, of course, is that I had to figure all this stuff out for myself. Nobody can access my video but me since it’s stored locally on my own hard drive.There’s a higher initial cost for the equipment, but there’s no ever-increasing subscription cost. ![]() So I decided to DIY my own home security camera system: The company deciding to discontinue your service. ![]()
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