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Holy crap. We have a winner!What's better IP Camera or CCTV?
This definitely beats "What's the best camera?"
Holy crap. We have a winner!What's better IP Camera or CCTV?
Hikvision cameras have been very reliable for me...I've had them running for several years without any failures...but I only have several months of experience with Longse cameras, so I can't give you any long-term experices with Longse....Do we know how reliable Longse cameras are say compared to Hikvision which fenderman recommended?...
@fenderman knows a lot more than me brother...but sometimes he drinks too much...I'd go with the LBW90S500...He mentioned looking at hikvision 2mp/1080p turret cameras but the LBW90S500 would be better correct?
Yes...and yes....Will this work with Windows 10? Software setup should be easy and works with BI?...
The LBW90S500 can be purchased from either AliExpress vendors or from Longse directly....Where, how can this be purchased? How are defective products handled under warranty?...
Yes, that injector should work, but it may be better to purchase a 5-port TrendNet switch (with 4 ports providing POE) so you can hook 4 total POE cameras to it in the future in the event you want to add cameras...and you will want to add more cameras...if you are normal....Since this can be powered via PoE would I need something like this to go between my router and camera?
https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Gigabit-Injector-Adapter-TL-PoE150S/dp/B001PS9E5I
The more you want it...and the more excited you are about it...the more disappointing is when it finally arrives.Thanks Q2U just placed an order for the LBW90S500 (PoE & bracket 1) directly from Longse... I'm sure I'll be blown away with it!
I'll also go ahead and order the 5-port TrendNet switch you suggested.
I may be a novice when it comes to IP Cameras but I'm here to learn and willing to take advice.
Normally would trust a random ebay seller, but the part number on the cable, at lease the one pictured checks out.Well disregard the second link then I found that on my own... the first link was suggested by a forum member. Is it ok?
Are you buying patch cables or terminating your own cables from a spool?Thanks fenderman I may go ahead and order it then. You didn't say whether to use cat5e or cat6 so hoping the latter won't be too stiff to work with. Also apparently no issues if I have to coil up any extra if it ends up being too long.
Just patch cables since I've had no experience with terminating (nor any experience with Cat5e or Cat6). I've ran a lot of RG6 coax over the years but never outdoor Ethernet. I've read Cat5e is supposed to be easier to work with but since I've never held either cable (Cat5e or Cat6) in my hands I have no comparison. There's only about $8 difference between Cat5e and Cat6 in a 75' patch cable.Are you buying patch cables or terminating your own cables from a spool?
If you're not used to working with cable, Cat6 won't make a difference. It'll take a little getting used to but its def doable. I ordered Cat6 for my installs but started practicing terminating the cables with Cat5e so it was def a noticeable difference but not impossible. But if you are just going to bundle them in between instead of cutting to length and terminating, it won't make a difference what one you go with as long as they are solid copper. Only thing is the Cat5e might be cheaper.
If you're used to coax, it'll be fine. Its much less stiffer than coax. There are two differences between 5e and 6. One is the big plastic spine that runs thru the center of the cable. 5e doesn't have it, 6 does. It separates all the twisted pairs of cables and provides stiffness and support. Second is the gauge of the wires themselves. 6 is thicker and can be a bit harder to straighten if you go to terminate but here you don't need to worry about it since you aren't terminating them yourself. Either way there isn't a noticeable difference between the bandwidth they provide when using them for IP cameras.Just patch cables since I've had no experience with terminating (nor any experience with Cat5e or Cat6). I've ran a lot of RG6 coax over the years but never outdoor Ethernet. I've read Cat5e is supposed to be easier to work with but since I've never held either cable (Cat5e or Cat6) in my hands I have no comparison. There's only about $8 difference between Cat5e and Cat6 in a 75' patch cable.
Guess I'll try Cat6 and see how I get along running it along my eaves. PSPCommOp thanks for replying and answering my questions!
Thanks for explaining PSPCommOp very informative!If you're used to coax, it'll be fine. Its much less stiffer than coax. There are two differences between 5e and 6. One is the big plastic spine that runs thru the center of the cable. 5e doesn't have it, 6 does. It separates all the twisted pairs of cables and provides stiffness and support. Second is the gauge of the wires themselves. 6 is thicker and can be a bit harder to straighten if you go to terminate but here you don't need to worry about it since you aren't terminating them yourself. Either way there isn't a noticeable difference between the bandwidth they provide when using them for IP cameras.
What is your routers ip address.255.255.255.0
192.168.0.168