Cabling Information

STP vs UTP for Video Surveillance Tutorial

For many video system designers, deciding which ethernet cabling to use is a quick decision: go with the cheapest. However, this overlooks the...

By Brian Rhodes - over 1 year ago

Grounding and Bonding for Video Surveillance

One of the most misunderstood and sloppiest elements of network design, grounding and bonding mistakes can lead to big problems. In this note,...

By Brian Rhodes - over 1 year ago

Cabling Best Practices Guide

Poorly installed and maintained surveillance cabling networks are often costly, frustrating to manage and can create major problems for both...

By Brian Rhodes - over 1 year ago

Camera Roof Mounting / Parapet Mount Installation Guide

Parapet mounts are one of the most common camera mounts, found on the roofs of all types of buildings. Understanding why, where, and how to use...

By Brian Rhodes - over 1 year ago

Lightning Protection for Surveillance Cameras

Lightning strikes can cause significant damage and major expenses for surveillance systems, so how can integrators and end-users protect systems...

By IPVM Team - over 1 year ago

Tracing and Locating Network Cabling Guide

Tracing and locating network cabling for video surveillance can be a time-consuming and expensive task, especially when compounded by unlabeled,...

By John Scanlan - almost 2 years ago

Stapled Network Cables Tested

Many installers use cable staples and staplers for support but do they cause similar performance issues as we saw with our zip tie test? In...

By John Scanlan - almost 2 years ago

Simply45 Passthrough RJ45 Company Profile

Two sales executives left Platinum Tools three years ago to found Go Simply Connect, manufacturers of Simply45 passthrough RJ45...

By John Scanlan - almost 2 years ago

Service Loops Tested

Many installers leave significant service loops, but some are concerned that this will create performance issues. We tested various service loops...

By John Scanlan - about 2 years ago

Splicing Network Cables Tested

Sometimes damaged category cables are spliced to get video surveillance systems back online e.g. no lift on-site, no access to all areas needed to...

By John Scanlan - about 2 years ago

2-Hour Video Surveillance Installation Video

IPVM has released a two-hour video surveillance installation video that allows tech and managers to watch and learn at their convenience. The...

By Gurami Jamaspishvili and John Scanlan - about 2 years ago

Rolled Over Network Cable Tested

A common concern is that network cable will be damaged when rolled over by various machines on a job site, but how much of an impact does that...

By John Scanlan and Jermaine Wilson - about 2 years ago

Velcro vs Zip Ties for Network Cable Tested

Zip ties have long been used for cable management. However, over the last decade, the use of Velcro, as an alternative, has expanded but Velcro is...

By John Scanlan - over 2 years ago

PoE For Video Surveillance Guide

This guide provides comprehensive explanations of the elements in selecting and using Power Over Ethernet (PoE) with IP cameras. Inside this...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago

Cable Trenching For Surveillance Guide

Trenching cable for surveillance is surprisingly complex. Using shovels, picks, and hoes may not be advanced technology, but precise planning,...

By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago

EZ-RJ45 vs Traditional RJ45 Tested

Passthrough/EZ-RJ45s are a polarizing topic in the surveillance industry, with some installers swearing by them and others claiming they have high...

By John Scanlan - over 2 years ago

Cable Qualifiers for Video Surveillance

Determining the capabilities of a network cable can be frustrating and time-consuming, but handheld testers, commonly called Qualifiers, can...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago

Cable Testing Guide (Certifiers, Qualifiers, Verifiers, Wiremappers)

Proper cable installation is critical to trouble-free surveillance systems, but testing is often an afterthought. Typically, problems are only...

By John Scanlan - over 2 years ago

Access Control Labor Estimation Standards - 2021

IPVM surveyed more than 150 integrators for estimates on five common access control installations. The standards focus on 5 scenarios where...

By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago

Access Control Cabling / Wiring Tutorial

Cabling is a fundamental element of access control systems and ensuring one has the appropriate cabling is key. In this note, we...

By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago

Cat 6 Network Cable Shootout - Belden, Berk-Tek, Commscope, Panduit, Superior Essex, Windy City Wire, More

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By John Scanlan - over 2 years ago

20 Dahua Partners Ask FCC Not To Ban Dahua

20 Dahua partners have submitted comments to the US government, urging the FCC not to ban Dahua despite Dahua admitting 2 more major...

By Robert Wren Gordon - over 2 years ago

Paige Not A "GameChanger" Cable Tested

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By John Scanlan - over 2 years ago

Camera Labor Estimation Standards

Making accurate labor estimates is difficult, and having good numbers to base quotes on is a challenge for many integrators. In this guide,...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 3 years ago

Selecting Access Control Readers Tutorial

Given the variety of types available, specifying access control readers can be a daunting process. However, focusing on a few key elements will...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 3 years ago

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