IP Cameras
IP Camera Advantages Over Analog System
The security industry has been transitioning to IP security cameras over the last years due to the advantages of this type of device. Despite the evolution of analog camera resolution, IP cameras usage is still growing fast.In this article you will learn about the IP security camera advantages over analog system and understand why is […]
ONVIF protocol: Learn how it works (Best Article)
The ONVIF protocol is used by most of the IP camera manufacturers and has been very important to keep systems compatibility in the security industry.In this article, I will explain what are the different profiles used by this protocol and also what are its advantages and the drawbacks. Just Keep reading.What is ONVIF?ONVIF stands for […]
How to safely connect your CCTV camera on the Internet
It is a proven fact that any device connected to an IP network can suffer attacks and intrusions by hackers and viruses. DVRs and security cameras installed around the world are part of this device list.You need to protect your devices before they get hacked, and just here in this article you gonna learn how […]
How LPR works – The best tutorial for License Plate Recognition
Before decide for the best vehicle license plate recognition system (LPR) it’s important to learn what factors you must take in consideration.Be aware that LPR depends on good Optical Character Recognition (OCR) systems, so choosing good OCR services to work with is essential. There is no straightforward answer on which is the best camera or system for vehicle […]
H.265 IP cameras benefits (and drawbacks)
The new H.265 IP cameras are everywhere. Since video compression is essential and the H.265 CODEC is the ideal solution for high-resolution IP cameras, people are migrating to this new technology.Read this article to better understand what are the benefits and drawbacks (yes, there are some) of using H.265 IP cameras in your CCTV project.Hey, […]
How much bandwidth is necessary for CCTV
The amount of bandwidth used by a CCTV camera is directly proportional to the video quality. The higher the quality, the higher the transmission bandwidth and also the need for storage space.I will talk about the factors that influence image quality and the use of bandwidth for transmission and amount of storage necessary for CCTV:Factors […]
How to setup VLANs for CCTV
VLAN configuration for CCTV is very important to protect the IP cameras against unauthorized access and also to separate the security camera system from other computers and devices that are connected to the IP network.If you have layer 2 network switches such as Cisco, Netgear, HP, Dell, Dlink and others, they can be easily configured […]
Memory Card for CCTV
Most of the modern IP security cameras have a memory card slot. This is very interesting because the camera can record on the same type of card used in regular photo cameras, but it is important to understand exactly what is the best CCTV camera memory card type that can be used on your IP […]
Safe CCTV camera passwords (don’t get your IP camera hacked)
Installing IP CCTV cameras and not worrying about passwords, is the same as locking your house main door but leaving the windows open.In fact we have to worry about all aspects of security, and when we install devices such as cameras, DVRs and NVRS, there is the possibility of having hackers attacks via network.You must […]
Best coaxial cable for CCTV
When you are about to design an analog CCTV project it is crucial to know which CCTV coaxial cables can be used and how they affect the overall quality of the system that will be installed.Let’s talk about the best coaxial cables for CCTV.In this article, we will talk about coaxial cables widely used in […]
