Switch Recommendations

[AP514]

Well, I am still planning and researching but getting closer to pulling the trigger for my IPCAM setup.
In the attached Pic I have my Existing network and plan to add all the cameras and the 2 switches( at least 1 Managed I think )
So, what Switches do you all suggest ? I figure 8-port for Garage, and 16-Port for the House. Thoughts

 

[Hammerhead786]

Personally I'd go with managed switches. You could probably pick up 2 HP Procurve 2620 switches for around $80 used. Since these are a layer 3 switch, you could implement inter-vlan routing with your home network, the BI pc and your cameras all on separate vlans. The reason I recommend this switch is for the cost to value ratio I.e. you get a lot of bang for the buck.

 

[ctgoldwing]

I'll be the first to admit my knowledge is limited here so I depend on my sons. When I set up my network I just said send me what I need. I ended up with a Ubiquiti system. It's current configuration is:


The firewall is fed from my Cox router. The 2 8 port basement switches are for future (not too distant) expansion.

The Ubiquiti system is managed and the Unifi software provides a ton of info (including this map). It has worked out very well for me - I even learned a bunch!

 

[mikeynags]

Do your cams still have internet access? Can’t really tell by those pics. If not, you’ll want to block any outbound coming from the cams themselves.


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[ctgoldwing]

Do your cams still have internet access? Can’t really tell by those pics. If not, you’ll want to block any outbound coming from the cams themselves.


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I started to say no, but. . . I am going to have to check with my IT team - 1-800-call-the-kids

Great point will follow up with them right away. One of them set it up so I assume everything is blocked - never assume

There is no outside access set up to view the cameras intentionally.

 

[AP514]

So would I have to have a L2 Managed switch to give/change each of my new installed IPCams an IP address ?

 

[SouthernYankee]

Most new cameras dahua (192.168.1.108) and Hikvision (192.168.0.64) have static IP address, you will need to log into the camera to change the address to match your subnet. Or use the approprate tools.

You are overthinking this problem. Your network is very simple and straight forward.

 

[ctgoldwing]

I started to say no, but. . . I am going to have to check with my IT team - 1-800-call-the-kids

Great point will follow up with them right away. One of them set it up so I assume everything is blocked - never assume

There is no outside access set up to view the cameras intentionally.

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Do your cams still have internet access? Can’t really tell by those pics. If not, you’ll want to block any outbound coming from the cams themselves.


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I am happy to say now that my cameras are unable to 'phone home'. There are a couple of ways I found to deny internet access to any client on the system

Thanks for making me check

 

[mikeynags]

No problem. Question, how are you handling NTP time for the cameras?


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[ctgoldwing]

No problem. Question, how are you handling NTP time for the cameras?


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I'm using computer time, I don't take any info from the cameras other than the video stream

 

[SouthernYankee]

I have the BI machine setup to be an NTP time server. It gets its time for an internet time server. A very simple setup.

NetTime - Network Time Synchronization Tool

 

[ctgoldwing]

I have the BI machine setup to be an NTP time server. It gets its time for an internet time server. A very simple setup.

NetTime - Network Time Synchronization Tool

Does it really matter which internet site you sync to?

 

[AP514]

So I guess I am over thinking this things..I have been told a L2 unmanaged Switch will be good for my setup above...

So, I will move on the the actual Switch......Purchase again a lot to choose from.

This is on my list
BV-Tech 18 Ports PoE/PoE+ Switch

 

[mikeynags]

Does it really matter which internet site you sync to?

Yes but in this case, we are talking about denying internet access to cameras but at the same time making sure to provide a local NTP server if you want time to be accurate across all your cameras.


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[sebastiantombs]

BV Tech switches use what is, IMHO, a substandard power supply. It's a switching supply and will not start under load, even as low as 25% of rated capacity. Stick with something use uses an old fashioned transformer based power supply. Far more robust and durable.

 

[AP514]

BV Tech switches use what is, IMHO, a substandard power supply. It's a switching supply and will not start under load, even as low as 25% of rated capacity. Stick with something use uses an old fashioned transformer based power supply. Far more robust and durable.

Suggestions ??

 

[ctgoldwing]

Yes but in this case, we are talking about denying internet access to cameras but at the same time making sure to provide a local NTP server if you want time to be accurate across all your cameras.


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Then I'm not understanding. . . I am overlaying the time stamp from BI - that gets it from the PC. I'm not looking at any data the camera is providing

 

[sebastiantombs]

Using the overlay in BI raises CPU utilization. It's a better solution to use a local NTP server and use the cameras time stamp.

 

[sebastiantombs]

Suggestions ??

Nelly's a vendor on IPCT has a decent one. I'm using an Ipcampower, 16 port, 130 watt rated, with 11 cameras, ccall it ~70 watt load with IRs on, and it work well, too.

 

[mikeynags]

Using the overlay in BI raises CPU utilization. It's a better solution to use a local NTP server and use the cameras time stamp.

I was going to say the same


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