Tutorials (205)

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Dealing with PoE Only Cameras

Increasingly, IP camera manufacturers are dropping low voltage support in favor of PoE power only. This can cause problems and unexpected expense...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

IP Video 101 Training

This free, online course allows you to learn the basics of IP video in under 2 hours by watching a series of 6 videos and take a 14 question...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Security Gates Tutorial

While gates are a critical component for many facilities, selecting them can be challenging. Numerous types of gates exist with various tradeoffs...

By Benros Emata - almost 12 years ago

PoE Power Problems

One of the nastiest and most difficult to identify problems is insufficient PoE power. One minutes, things may be working fine. The next, the...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

Pan/Tilt Camera Selection Guide

Multiple styles of PTZ are available, though little clear-cut guidance on which is best for a given application is available, making camera...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

Closing Out Surveillance Projects

Closing out projects can be surprisingly difficult. For what seems to be simple process, gracefully concluding work and leaving a jobsite can prove...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Encoder Tutorial

As more users look to upgrade aging analog camera systems, encoders play an increasingly vital role. Though not as frequently discussed as IP...

By Ethan Ace - about 12 years ago

Camera Installation Guide

Camera installation is fundamental to the security industry, but in many cases, little thought is given to planning and installation, leading to...

By Ethan Ace - about 12 years ago

Proxicast With IP Cameras

4G wireless networks are on the rise, with cellular providers building out their networks and heavily marketing increases in speed and...

By Ethan Ace - about 12 years ago

Markups / Margins Tutorial

How much an integrator marks up a product when they sell it to a customer has a big impact on both the total end user cost and the profitability of...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

PIR Detector Selection Guide

Motion sensors are a frequent source of 'false alarm' headaches in many intrusion systems. 'PIR', or 'Passive Infrared' technology have been widely...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Security Monitoring Station Guide

Console furniture optimized for security command centers is typically required for surveillance systems installations of 50+ cameras. Those sites...

By John Grocke - about 12 years ago

SD Card For Surveillance Tutorial

Axis's VMS elimination solution uses SD cards to store video on the camera. This makes SD card selection and specification a key part of a...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Reusing Existing SAN for Surveillance

Free Storage? Reusing an organization's existing Storage Area Network (SAN) for video surveillance can eliminate the need for buying a new storage...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Preventing Camera Theft

Reports of video surveillance cameras being stolen are surprisingly common. While the crime is ironic, the theft of camera equipment can be costly....

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

How to Replace VMS Software

The uproar over Milestone's unprecedented new support charges has motivated many to replace existing VMS software with new ones. However, how can...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Optimizing Motion Based Recording

Often users will be shocked to find video is being stored only for as half as long as they expected. The #1 problem is typically unoptimized motion...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Selecting the Right Type of Electric Lock

Picking between electric strikes, magnetic locks, electronic bolts and locksets can be a complex decision. A number of factors determine what the...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Where to Install Headend Equipment

Installing surveillance headend equipment in the wrong location can lead to increased failure rates or tampering. Often little thought is given to...

By Ethan Ace - about 12 years ago

Public View Monitors

Showing that video surveillance is in use can be a powerful crime deterrent as criminals seek out environments where their illegal activity cannot...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Fast vs. Gigabit Ethernet for Surveillance

This guide is intended to help users decide when to use 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet vs 1 Gbps Ethernet in surveillance deployements. It covers: The...

By Ethan Ace - about 12 years ago

UL / Safety Approvals

If your surveillance equipment is not UL listed, it can be ripped out. Often this feels completely random. Understanding UL listings can avoid...

By Ethan Ace - about 12 years ago

Selecting the Right Bit Rate for CBR Cameras

Some of the most popular cameras on the market, like Panasonic and Sony, are especially tricky to configure the right bit rate. In our experience,...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

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