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It seems like it! I will play around with my new router (Asus AC86U). It has a lot of stuff in there so I am sure it has some analytics. I agree with your approach to test it out - cannot hurt to test.

Looks like I have an Antronix 2-way splitter which is grounded: . The specs say "surge resilient to withstand high surge voltages" however not sure I should trust it?

This is the one my electrician bought: Eaton Surge Protection Protects 2 Quad Shield Cables-CHSPCABLE - The Home Depot . He thought it would more than likely impact my internet speed. I guess I could try it but but wanted to get some general thoughts/recommendations. Thanks,

Hi All, I tried searching this forum for a thread where Nayr (I believe) recommended a certain type of in-line coax cable surge protector that did not impede internet speeds. Since I could not find this thread I am asking for advice. I had an electrician install both Type 1 (at meter) and...

How/what do you ground your ETH-SP protectors to?

thanks for all the help all.

I think getting a camera baked is a real thing for sure - I have had a Hikvision cam and ethernet cable go bad - not sure if it was due to lighting but possibly. My only gripe is monoprice does not have Cat 6a STP so I would then need to use Cat 6 STP and buy by own shielded RJ45 plugs and...

Honestly, I am just trying to get the best possible cable and may have runs of more than 50 meters. I am installing this mainly for my IP cams, but also for a projector and computers. I figure if I do this right, less chance of re-doing it - who knows what we will have in 5 years. This said...

Good suggestion - I will call monoprice since I do not see the 500 boxes available.

OK, I have done more research on grounding which seems like a big pain, but maybe worth it. Can you confirm if this set-up would work? POE switch in closet: grounded to ac outlet using something like this...

Hi TonyR, Looking at another thread where you commented, you state to ground the cable going from the POE device to the camera: Anyone use STP ethernet for IP Cams/NVRs? So to do this, all I need to do is ensure that the installer grounds both sides of the ethernet cable running from the POE...

Understood, this is why I am asking you guys and I really appreciate all your input so far. I have done some research but wanted to get your experience. Seems like this one is probably best for me since I want Cat 6a (there is no STP available in Cat 6a, only FTP - will this work the same)...

Thanks - these guys seemed very competent - they do mostly speaker/home entertainment/projector set-ups but run ethernet cable and have some experience with surveillance - but this is a secondary focus for them. I asked an electrician friend if low voltage required a permit here and he said...

Lightening is definitely a consideration down here. So any competent installer should know how to properly ground the cable right? I am worried that if it is not done right, it may cause issues. I also want to use Cat 6a if I can - does not seem to have much of a cost difference. Would this...

Interesting - had no idea reviews are fake but should have guessed it with 5 * review for ethernet cable. I doubt I need the plenium coated but I am going up from first to second to attic floors so may consider it. So I should stay away from the Monoprice no name/logo brands? What is the best...

What is best between these options? I am running this behind walls and a little outside. Price is not too much of an issue and would rather do this right the first time and not have to reinstall for many years. 1000FT 23AWG Cat6a 650MHz FTP Solid, Riser-Rated (CMR) Bulk Pure Bare Copper...

I did not think about the height of the turret cam in that one location (it would be really high - maybe 30 ft.) so with a 2.8 mm turret, my thought was I could get more coverage but did not think about facial ID. I will re-consider and place lower at ~8 ft high using a corner mount which...

One more question that I have not thought out yet. What is the optimal viewing software/monitor set-up? I am currently viewing via an ap on my phone (IP Cam Viewer) since I only have 2 cameras now and it works but realize this is not ideal and when I have 6 cameras, I need a more stable...

THanks - I will try to find a way to place the switch and NVR in a closet which has AC. P.S. - I have learned a lot from your posts and know what to look for in quality ethernet cable (like all solid). Do you think I should just trust the installer to get the right cable or should I buy my...

Hi All, I have used this forum to get to where I am now and think this is one of the best single sources of information out their for setting up an IP cam system DIY. I really appreciate this and hope to give back once I learn more. This said, and Opsec out the door, I wanted to share my...