Putting Your Privacy At Risk with Wireless Surveillance Camera Systems
If you're interested in setting up surveillance camera systems in your business or in your home, you're going to have to decide whether you'd like to use a wireless IP camera or a wireless analog camera. There are a number of pros and cons for each type, so the decision might not be as simple as you'd like. Let's take a look at the differences between the two to see which is right for you.
The main difference between these types of wireless surveillance camera systems is how the video signal is delivered to the location that you want. Similar to regular TV, analog wireless cameras transfer signal via transmitter and receiver devices. On the other hand, IP wireless cameras use a digital wireless network to send the signals instead.
Wireless security cameras offer some extra level of convenience at the time of installation. You dont have to break the walls for wiring purposes. Something that you should consider when dealing with wireless systems is the distance between the transmitter and receiver. You want to make sure that depending on camera specifications the devices are close enough to prevent loss of transmission.
Wireless security cameras are available in two basic types - those that are analog (often found as part of a package or kit), and those that are IP based. The analog systems will include a receiver and transmitter, and works similar to an ordinary television camera, with the transmitter and receiver takign the place of the cable. The camera is connected to the transmitter and sends a signal to the recording hardware. These systems are decent, but are inclined to get bad interference and your transmitted signal is at risk from being picked up by outside sources, making privacy a possible issue.
The second type, IP wireless based cameras, uses a network adapter to work just like having another computer connected in your network. This adapter is connected to a router and sends a digital video signal to a computer. You can see and record the video from any of your network protected computers. Wireless IP cameras are a good choice because they provide higher quality digital signal that is encrypted and provide more security and privacy. These cameras are better suited for remote surveillance making interference not likely.
Many people are choosing wireless cameras for their ease of use and simple placement. They're a good pick for anyone who wants to be able to use surveillance camera systems simply and easily. However, they aren't the perfect choice for every installation.
If you're thinking about installing security cameras in your home or business, take the time to assess your needs and consider where you'll be placing the cameras. That will help you determine whether analog or IP wireless cameras are the right choice for you.
Also take into consideration that wireless cameras arent always the best choice. Wired surveillance camera systems always provide the optimal protection every security system should have. It is strongly recommended to consider a wired system, leaving wireless as a last choice.
March 21 2009 | security-systems | No Comments »