sixwheeledbeast

It would cost more to return and replace than fitting one in the first place.

You can always go the cheaper option but it's you that will be attending the false alarms.

You can't have a inbound service through the firewall without an open port. Be it Yep, possibly the intruders may have gone if you are thinking of a Police calling system, in a way it's done it's job. You can have monitoring without Police response, the security with monitoring is in the fact the site is polled regularly. If someone cut your phone line, for example, the monitoring station can alert you. You can then action appropriately yourself. They are Com Port modules and plug on. Cheaper components. Yes you are more likely for drop outs and it's another local attack point. I'd use 8 cored cable as standard, spares and reducing voltage drop. You only require four cores for keypads.

Never angle PIR's downwards they are all designed to be mounted perpendicular to the floor This is no work around. Average alarm monkeys seem to struggle with port forwarding, they are trying to make it easier by using uPnP. Therefore, Texe hope to reduce the hours of technical support time. It's not service downtime you need to worry about, it's attack downtime. Wouldn't have bothered they look nice but another gimmick IMO LAN if you can wire it, there is a reason the WiFi is half the price. Pure copper none of this CCA rubbish. Must be marked up as Type 2 now IIRC.

Huh? If you know what you are doing, maybe try researching port forwarding for your router. The main benefit of a professional installer is the option of "proper" monitoring, the connection is polled and any issues are sent to keyholders. Your app connection is only as good as your broadband, no phone line and you have a bells only system with no indication that connection has been lost. Not a lot of people realise this when they look at DIY and apps.

Downstairs toilet probably a non issue. Conservatory would need a DT or a special quad. Garage would need to be DT also. This is incorrect, you can use the app but there is no auto port forwarding so you need to setup router. You may get away with two live boxes on LC mode, you will need to do all your measurements for all your cabling and current consumption. They are extra but not needed A plug on digi Just bear in mind the app is not guaranteed to signal you, may work most of the time but can be compromised. Us old skool engineers have the skill to drill up behind the coving and fish the cable through

Clearly not, otherwise he would have given up by now. Do DIYNOT verify members for Trade? How can you make such a broad statement from your experience here? Minimum spec without visiting site would be every room on ground floor and landing with a sensor, any entry/exit doors have a contact. I would agree to wire as much as possible and I wouldn't be bothered about the app. If using two wired boxes you will need extra PSU, and be aware that ill illuminated bellboxes may need planning permission if branded. Use one wire and one zone per device for wired stuff. I think I answered everything...

If we are talking Texecom PC software then if your lucky the CD will be with the panel. The cable will come from a wholesaler. When fitting pro gear for DIY the issue will come down to availability of stuff like this. If everyone could access all the information for all alarm systems, this would facilitate methods to defeat systems easier. Pro installation manuals and software are generally trade only. It is not easy to gauge the skill level of every DIY'er that stumbles upon this alarm geek forum, so take any criticism with a pinch of salt. Only you will know if you are capable of the task in hand.

Nest camera app £8 a month.....

We are all mind readers here in the mod team... Yes the app will be updated and the firmware for the panel will be updated with it. http://www.texe.com/uk/technology/connect/ Buttons work well and keep cost down. I have fitted a few KP160's they are just a gimmick IMO; much like apps, but that's a different story. You need to decide if your DIY'ing or getting an installer in before the forum can help further. Which kit is all irrelevant at this stage.

Re: Texecom app, it is a bit lumpy but it works. The plan is to overhaul the application in the near future so you could firmware update your panel and use the new app when it's released.

The soldering and that transistor bodged on the back screams quality...

I believe transferring any security qualification you may have is the same deal. It's more like the American/Canadian market than the UK/EU market when it comes to security, from what I have been told.

Have you tried to contact the installer they maybe able to supply the key for you as there are a few different types.

You can damage a new type CQR PA if you remove the lid while triggered

Really? I'd say a menu driven thing like Texe is easier to program than a function number type setup for the average joe. I feel the issue with the Texe menu structure is it's got cluttered over the years, so new users find it less intuitive.

The Premier 640 or the Metal Box? https://www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/catalog/texecom-premier-640-panel-grade3-p-392.html

Nothing really interesting or hard to come by there IMO. You can still buy all the Texecom gear you have BNIB.

Is the system engineers reset for tampers?

It is advisable to use a static IP that is outside of the pool over DHCP. This sounds like a server side issue that happens on occasion. Linked into your own DDNS service or Static IP with Update IP off is best solution IMO. There is setup required on the panel and with the web interface. If you follow the manual word for word and you understand the terms you shouldn't go wrong. I would switch off the COMWiFi local network while in the interface configuring it. If you do get the ARP issues you mention above and are not sure on clearing them, you can simply reboot everything wait for connection to come back up and then continue.

DDNS service? Have two static IP's on DSL at Site 1 and VPN 3G site 2 to the other static IP?

All encryption can be compromised with enough computing power, having strong passwords is the key to stop attacks. A 128 bit AES key would take billions of years to brute force. WEP and some WPA can be exploited much easier than a WPA2 connection, WEP was flawed in many ways and WPA was a backwards compatible plaster for WEP. All WiFi should be WPA2 which uses AES 256 bit encryption for maximum security. Any site that would share guest access with the rest of the network is asking for trouble.

Opening ports is not the issue IMO it's allowing unencrypted connections within the setup of the app. The COM-IP is very basic so I doubt it's possible to use to pivot attack. When you open a port you increase your attack surface but it doesn't necessarily make you more vulnerable. I recall a similar discussion a while back and layers were mentioned, all security should be in layers and not just on the web.

It's all dependent on the risk, it's unlikely that IP is an attack point for a domestic system at the moment. While I agree security should be at it's best it's likely any burglar will storm in smash stuff to bits and take what they want before you even know what's happened. I would never recommend setting a system via an app but it's what customers want and that's why it's provided as an option.

This only affects systems with the COM-IP or COM-WiFi and therefore ONLY customers who use the Texecom app. There is an Encrypted UDL option but it is not compulsory. I would advise not using any app to set your alarm system or alternatively use a VPN connection if you wish to use the app.