Administrator Surveillance Cable Types: Choosing the Right Cable for Your CCTV Installation Why Cable Selection Matters The cables connecting your cameras are the nervous system of a surveillance installation. Choose poorly and you will face intermittent dropouts, video quality degradation, ... Buying Guides Installation & Setup Networking Mar 12, 2026
Administrator Network Design for Surveillance Cameras: Building a Reliable Infrastructure Network Design Fundamentals A surveillance network is only as reliable as its infrastructure. While cameras and recorders get most of the attention in system design, the network connecting them is wha... Installation & Setup Networking Security Solutions Feb 15, 2026
Administrator PoE Switch Selection Guide: Powering Your IP Camera Network Efficiently Why PoE Matters for Surveillance Power over Ethernet (PoE) is the enabling technology that makes modern IP camera surveillance practical. By delivering both data and electrical power over a single Eth... Buying Guides Installation & Setup Networking Feb 12, 2026
Administrator Managed vs Unmanaged PoE Switches — Which Does Your CCTV Need? Introduction PoE (Power over Ethernet) switches deliver both data and electrical power to IP cameras through a single cable. Managed switches add network control features like VLANs, QoS, and port mon... Comparisons Networking Technology Feb 11, 2026
Administrator Cybersecurity for IP Cameras: Protecting Your Surveillance Network Introduction Elevators are enclosed, high-traffic spaces where incidents—assault, vandalism, theft—can occur out of public view. A dedicated elevator camera provides continuous video evidence and acts... Industry Trends Networking Technology Jan 18, 2026
Administrator CCTV Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Cameras from Hackers Introduction Every IP camera consumes network bandwidth. If your network cannot handle the combined streams of all cameras, you’ll experience lag, dropped frames, and recording gaps. Calculating bandw... Networking Technology Tips & Maintenance Dec 9, 2025
Administrator Hikvision ISAPI Integration: Building Custom Solutions on Hikvision Hardware Introduction ISAPI (Internet Server Application Programming Interface) is Hikvision’s device-level API that allows developers and integrators to build custom applications on top of Hikvision cameras a... Hikvision Industry Trends Networking Technology Sep 28, 2025
Administrator Bitrate and Bandwidth: Planning Your CCTV Network Capacity Introduction A remote monitoring centre (also called a central monitoring station) provides 24/7 surveillance coverage without on-site security guards. Professional operators watch multiple sites from... CCTV Cameras Networking Technology Sep 6, 2025
Administrator RTSP Explained: Streaming Video from Your Security Camera Introduction ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) is an open standard that enables interoperability between IP security devices from different manufacturers. It means a camera from one brand can... CCTV Cameras Networking Technology Aug 18, 2025
Administrator ONVIF Protocol: Why Camera Interoperability Matters Introduction A video intercom system lets residents and office occupants see and speak with visitors before granting access. Modern IP intercoms go further—offering mobile app integration, face recogn... CCTV Cameras Networking Technology Jul 21, 2025
Administrator What Is Power over Ethernet (PoE) and Why It Matters for Security Introduction The cable infrastructure is the backbone of any IP camera system. Poor cabling leads to signal loss, intermittent connections, and frustrating troubleshooting. Investing in quality cables... CCTV Cameras Networking Technology Jul 9, 2025
Administrator Network Configuration for IP Cameras — Subnets, DHCP, and VLANs Introduction Designing a CCTV system is more than picking cameras. Proper system design considers camera count, placement, lens selection, recording capacity, network infrastructure, and remote access... Installation & Setup Networking Technology Jun 24, 2025
