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A Manager's Checklist For Cameras

There are a number of questions that need answering when considering current and future cameras. Some will be answered thanks to the expert help of a systems integrator, A&E consultant or product manufacturer.

An Infinova white paper establishes a manager's checklist for cameras.

Among the Basics:

• What do you want the cameras to see and what is the distance?
• What types of lenses are needed? Wide-angle, normal, telephoto? Can varifocal lenses be used?
• What resolution is needed for each camera?
• Are megapixel, high-resolution or high definition cameras needed? How about thermal?
• Can the video management system accommodate the features of the cameras?
• Are licenses required for the digital cameras?
• How many images per second are needed for each camera?
• What is the total number

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I know it's possible but...?


A couple of suggestions:

1. From what I know, Trendnet only offers PoE switches and and access points but no routers. Unless your modem supports handing out multiple IP addresses, you'll need a router that does DHCP and NAT, else the cameras cannot be reached via the Internet.

2. A further problem is is that only one camera behind the firewall can be reached. It appears you need a server on site that provides you with a public interface (i.e a web server) that allows you to select which camera you want to watch remotely (and possibly at the same time records what all cameras see). Their software makes heavy use of ActiveX controls and only runs on Internet Explorer (see demo at http://www.trendnet.com/VideoIPHelper/de mo.asp -- be prepared to deal with potential firewall issues).


A couple of suggestions:

1. From what I know, Trendnet only offers PoE switches and and access points but no routers. Unless your modem supports handing out multiple IP addresses, you'll need a router that does DHCP and NAT, else the cameras cannot be reached via the Internet.

2. A further problem is is that only one camera behind the firewall can be reached. It appears you need a server on site that provides you with a public interface (i.e a web server) that allows you to select which camera you want to watch remotely (and possibly at the same time records what all cameras see). Their software makes heavy use of ActiveX controls and only runs on Internet Explorer (see demo at http://www.trendnet.com/VideoIPHelper/de mo.asp -- be prepared to deal with potential firewall issues).