Powerline Networking For Video Surveillance Advocated By Comtrend

Author: Brian Rhodes, Published on Jun 08, 2018

Powerline networking, using existing electrical wiring, has been around for many years. Indeed, over the years, some video surveillance providers have offered it as an alternative to coax, category cable and wireless. However, it has never really taken off.

Now Comtrend, adopting a more recent powerline standard, is promoting powerline networking specifically for video surveillance use. Indeed, the company's PG-9172 Series offers a range of video-appealing features like PoE, multi-adapter networking, and even support for coax cameras:

But how does powerline work, and is Comtrend's product a good alternative to running network cables? We examine product claims and identify strengths and weaknesses inside.

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Comments (24)

Undisclosed #1

06/08/18 01:50pm

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06/08/18 01:56pm

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IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed Integrator #2 | 06/08/18 02:08pm

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In reply to Undisclosed Integrator #2 | 06/08/18 02:24pm

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Sam Hightower

In reply to Undisclosed Integrator #2 | 06/10/18 11:45am

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John Bazyk

IPVMU Certified | 06/08/18 02:18pm

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Brian Rhodes

IPVMU Certified | 06/08/18 03:04pm

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"*** *** **** ** ******** ** * *********** **** ** environment ** *** **** ***** **** *********. *** *********** ** each **** ** ********** ** *** **** *********, ********** ***** present ******* ***** *****, ****** ** ******* ******* ******, *** how **** ***** *** ******* ** *** *******.

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Scott Sheldrake

06/08/18 04:59pm

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Undisclosed Integrator #4

In reply to Scott Sheldrake | 06/10/18 05:20pm

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Undisclosed Integrator #3

06/08/18 05:16pm

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Regis Glorieux

IPX360 Solutions | 06/08/18 08:22pm

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david lewis

06/09/18 12:00am

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Anthony Jones

06/10/18 03:33pm

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John Honovich

IPVM | In reply to Anthony Jones | 06/10/18 03:41pm

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Anthony Jones

In reply to John Honovich | 06/11/18 10:05pm

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Undisclosed Integrator #5

06/11/18 06:52pm

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Undisclosed Distributor #6

06/12/18 02:20am

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John Collings

MEMOREYES | In reply to Undisclosed Distributor #6 | 06/12/18 12:45pm

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Jonathan Lawry

Trecerdo, LLC | 06/12/18 01:28pm

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Undisclosed Distributor #6

In reply to Jonathan Lawry | 06/13/18 09:06am

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Cary Menage

IPVMU Certified | 06/12/18 01:35pm

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John Collings

MEMOREYES | In reply to Cary Menage | 06/12/18 01:41pm

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Cary Menage

IPVMU Certified | In reply to John Collings | 06/13/18 12:54pm

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