Monday, March 23, 2009

Things to Know About Wireless Surveillance Camera Systems

By Tom Jenson Kevin Rubenstein Michael Scott

Whenever you are interested in setting up surveillance camera systems in your business or house, you will need to decide whether a wireless IP camera or a wireless analog camera is best fit for you. Numerous pros and cons exist for each type, so the decision might not be as easy as you think. Let's look at the differences between the two to see which is a better match for your particular needs.

The most obvious difference between these types of surveillance camera systems is how they handle the video signal. Analog wireless cameras carry-over signal via transmitter and receiver devices. IP wireless cameras use a wireless network to transmit the signals instead.

Wireless security cameras provide an added level of convenience, and usually are easier to install. Something to consider when installing wireless systems is the distance between the devices. You need to make certain that the devices are near enough to each other to prevent loss of reception.

The two basic types of wireless security cameras are analog (often found as part of a package or kit), and those that are IP based. Analog cameras will include a receiver and transmitter, and will work a lot like a regular television, where the transmitter and receiver simply replaces the cable. With the camera you will have the transmitter that sends a signal to the monitor or recording device. These systems are really exposed to bad interference and anyone with a receiver can sometimes pick up your signal, making privacy a risk factor.

The second type, IP wireless based cameras, uses a network adapter to work just like having another computer connected in your network. This adapter is connected to a router and sends a digital video signal to a computer. You can see and record the video from any of your network protected computers. Wireless IP cameras are a good choice because they provide higher quality digital signal that is encrypted and provide more security and privacy. These cameras are better suited for remote surveillance making interference not likely.

Many people are choosing wireless cameras for their ease of use and simple placement. They're a good pick for anyone who wants to be able to use surveillance camera systems simply and easily. However, they aren't the perfect choice for every installation.

If you are entertaining the idea of installing security cameras in your home or place of business, take your time to evaluate your specific requirements and locations of the cameras. This will assist you in determining whether analog or IP wireless cameras are the correct option for you.

Also take into consideration that wireless systems as a whole arent always the best choice. Wired surveillance camera systems always provide the optimal protection every security system should have. So unless, wireless configurations are your last choice, it is strongly recommended to consider a wired system.

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