Nova-Security Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Why not connect the DVR directly to a broadband connection and then load up the remote software in the tennants PC's? Then they can just get on the net and connect straight into the DVR easily. Or just take the video output to the flats TV aerial distribution unit via a modulator and put it on thier TV's? They will not have control over the cameras, but set the DVR on multiscreen display and you save yourself a lot of networking hassle and tennants complaining that thier PC 'has never been the same since'. 37428[/snapback] This is the way we have done it put a broadband connection in for the DVR and let people access it via their own broadband, Bad idea connecting 4 networks from individual companies together, if it fails how much money would they loss and sue you for. www.nova-security.co.uk www.nsiapproved.co.uk No PMs please unless i know you or you are using this board with your proper name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Hee Hee well its being a learning curve for me nice one Lurch.... Garry. You can lead a horse to water but you carnt climb a ladder with a bell in both hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateurandy Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Eh? 4 routers and away you go. No need for VLANs, totally OTT for this application.(Router\firewall, same difference for this application. If they're set up correctly a decent router with NAT would suffice). Don't bet on it. Isn't this an office with multiple tenants? They will probably have their own IT support and standards and wouldn't necessarily trust a CCTV installer to link their networks together securely. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S TEK. Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Personally i would fit the cctv system and then tell the clients to get there own IT guys to sort the networking out. Tell them wot the DVR can do and how it can be accessed, and then let them come up with the idea on how to network it. Take the reasponsabilty of you especially if you start touching there existing networks. Remember we are Security engineers, not IT Chris Trade Member As Mr Kingswood said "Dont forget the 6 P's when installing.....Proper Preperation Prevents P*** Poor Performance!!!" John Kingswood(alais Nobby), Paul Earl Ltd 1985-2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IM_Alarms Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Thanks guys, I understand what you mean and I think i'll put the ball in the court of each IT dept. as you said. If I provide the DVR, viewing software, and maybe even a hub if neaded then tell them to come and get it. There is no TV system planned for the building as it is office space which has yet to be tenanted. I'm just a bit worried that it may end up down to me to link or demonstrate that it can be done to a network without a tenant (no IT dept. to help me) as they are flood wiring each office suite and may even be putting the basics of a network there for the tenant to build from. How straight forward are the DVR's to address etc. I have set up a couple of small networks before, also CCTV systems, but have yet to do a dvr onto a network. I have a fair bit of alarm experience (10 years +), access controls (8 years) , electrical (22+ years) but CCTV is probably my area of least experience. I really appreciate the assistance guys. thanks ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Remember we are Security engineers, not IT 37459[/snapback] Fair point but I do both. Obviously if Ian isn't wanting to get a job round his neck that he doesn't want then leaving it in their hands is fair enough. If they want it demonstrating then you can do that with a laptop just to show the software used etc... If they're setting up a network in the offices then have a word with whoever's doing that side of it, you may be able to work with them to provide a solution, (and you've got someone to blame if it isn't done correctly!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 im glad im just an alarm man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 im glad im just an alarm man... 37475[/snapback] Wish I'd learnt to stick to one thing, I'm sure it'd be a lot easier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Wish I'd learnt to stick to one thing, I'm sure it'd be a lot easier! 37476[/snapback] by that i mean real alarms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Yeah yeah..... Galaxy's rule etc.... I know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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