- Mar 24, 2015
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First, I want to thank everyone who has been so generous and helpful with their input on this forum. As you may remember when starting this type of endeavor, it can be quite confusing with different form factors and technologies not to mention reputable companies that sell and make the products. This place is a breath of fresh air compared to other forums I frequent. I'll try to be as brief as possible.
Background:
In the last two months, there has been two break ins on our street that occurred between 1-3 PM. I live in an upper middle class neighborhood not known for crimes but in the last year, there has been a string of B&E's. It is likely that both homes were being watched so they knew the owners were away or they knocked and no one answered and then proceeded to kick in the front door. I work from home, watch my newborn and therefore don't answer my door because we get a lot of solicitors. Our front door is an opaque glass as well which doesn't allow me to see who it is through a peep hole, rather I would have to open the door exposing myself. I have a side yard to the north of the home, rear sliding glass door to the master bedroom and then, unfortunately, Arcadia doors at the rear of the home with entry to the great room. One more item to note, I live on a corner lot exposing my rear yard with my Arcadia doors being the closest entry to the souther wall facing a street.
Starting Point:
I would like to start my system with addressing 3 main entry points and then in the very near future address 2-3 more locations.
This is where I would love to have input, opinions, preferences, and anything else you feel like sharing and what I may not be thinking about. After ALOT of research, reading the forum, reading forums, etc, I am ready to purchase the "base" setup and get started.
Cameras: All Hikvision
I was originally going to just buy two of the 2332, 1 2.8mm and 1 4mm to see which worked better for my application but I thought I could always use one wireless option in the future.
Here is what I am looking at:
1- DS-2CD2132F-IWS - 4mm. First install location will be over the arcadia doors looking toward the back yard and wall that separates me from the street. I like this camera because of the Alarm and Audio I/O along with wireless option if needed. These are things my other camera options lack. I originally wanted to purchase all wireless because I rent and I am very limited in my installation options. That being said, I have crawled through the attic and I have found a way to make it work where I won't need to drill holes or cause noticeable damage and still be able to use PoE and wire all of my cameras.
1- DS-2CD2332-I - 2.8mm lens. Installation on the corner of my garage, monitoring the north side yard entrance, i.e. choke point. I'm getting this because of the EXIR, no cover, and because it has the 2.8mm option more coverage options in the future.
1- DS-2cd2432F-IW - I'm sure I will hear it about using this outdoors but I will take steps to protect it and honestly, it is worth a shot to try because I haven't found anything else like it for my front door. My front door entrance is extremely well protected, I live in the desert and there will not be any direct sunlight or even that will get anywhere near it. This camera fits two things that I need for my front door: two way audio and a small, non-intimidating form factor. They also have a gold-ish looking one that would be closer to the stucco walls that may be a better option. Do you think if this is mounted between 4.5 and 5.5ft in height, I need the 2.8mm or is the 4mm sufficient? I am still trying to find the 2.8mm but 4mm may work.
Guidance and Thoughts?
1. Supplier - Currently, I have all of these cameras in my shopping cart on Aliexpress from CCTV Cameras. Is that the best and most reliable option on Aliexpress? Anything I need to watch out for? I am considering the DHL option for shipping as it seems to be only $20 more for about 10 days less time.
2. Cabling - Is there a special cat5e cable that I need to use if I run it through the attic or should I run it through conduit due to it having power running through it? I don't want it be laying on a nail or something and cause issues due to expansion etc. Here is the product I am considering, Aurum Outdoor waterproof.
3. TP Link PoE Switch - I'll be going with this switch, TP-Link TL-SF1008P, and it should be sufficient from what I read.
Am I missing anything or is this fairly good to begin with? Thank you again and I appreciate all of your help!
Sean
Background:
In the last two months, there has been two break ins on our street that occurred between 1-3 PM. I live in an upper middle class neighborhood not known for crimes but in the last year, there has been a string of B&E's. It is likely that both homes were being watched so they knew the owners were away or they knocked and no one answered and then proceeded to kick in the front door. I work from home, watch my newborn and therefore don't answer my door because we get a lot of solicitors. Our front door is an opaque glass as well which doesn't allow me to see who it is through a peep hole, rather I would have to open the door exposing myself. I have a side yard to the north of the home, rear sliding glass door to the master bedroom and then, unfortunately, Arcadia doors at the rear of the home with entry to the great room. One more item to note, I live on a corner lot exposing my rear yard with my Arcadia doors being the closest entry to the souther wall facing a street.
Starting Point:
I would like to start my system with addressing 3 main entry points and then in the very near future address 2-3 more locations.
This is where I would love to have input, opinions, preferences, and anything else you feel like sharing and what I may not be thinking about. After ALOT of research, reading the forum, reading forums, etc, I am ready to purchase the "base" setup and get started.
Cameras: All Hikvision
I was originally going to just buy two of the 2332, 1 2.8mm and 1 4mm to see which worked better for my application but I thought I could always use one wireless option in the future.
Here is what I am looking at:
1- DS-2CD2132F-IWS - 4mm. First install location will be over the arcadia doors looking toward the back yard and wall that separates me from the street. I like this camera because of the Alarm and Audio I/O along with wireless option if needed. These are things my other camera options lack. I originally wanted to purchase all wireless because I rent and I am very limited in my installation options. That being said, I have crawled through the attic and I have found a way to make it work where I won't need to drill holes or cause noticeable damage and still be able to use PoE and wire all of my cameras.
1- DS-2CD2332-I - 2.8mm lens. Installation on the corner of my garage, monitoring the north side yard entrance, i.e. choke point. I'm getting this because of the EXIR, no cover, and because it has the 2.8mm option more coverage options in the future.
1- DS-2cd2432F-IW - I'm sure I will hear it about using this outdoors but I will take steps to protect it and honestly, it is worth a shot to try because I haven't found anything else like it for my front door. My front door entrance is extremely well protected, I live in the desert and there will not be any direct sunlight or even that will get anywhere near it. This camera fits two things that I need for my front door: two way audio and a small, non-intimidating form factor. They also have a gold-ish looking one that would be closer to the stucco walls that may be a better option. Do you think if this is mounted between 4.5 and 5.5ft in height, I need the 2.8mm or is the 4mm sufficient? I am still trying to find the 2.8mm but 4mm may work.
Guidance and Thoughts?
1. Supplier - Currently, I have all of these cameras in my shopping cart on Aliexpress from CCTV Cameras. Is that the best and most reliable option on Aliexpress? Anything I need to watch out for? I am considering the DHL option for shipping as it seems to be only $20 more for about 10 days less time.
2. Cabling - Is there a special cat5e cable that I need to use if I run it through the attic or should I run it through conduit due to it having power running through it? I don't want it be laying on a nail or something and cause issues due to expansion etc. Here is the product I am considering, Aurum Outdoor waterproof.
3. TP Link PoE Switch - I'll be going with this switch, TP-Link TL-SF1008P, and it should be sufficient from what I read.
Am I missing anything or is this fairly good to begin with? Thank you again and I appreciate all of your help!
Sean
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