ᐅ How to Connect an Outdoor Camera: LAN, Power Supply, or Battery?
Created on: 15 Aug 2020 20:15
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I have another question...
I am planning to install two LAN connections on the exterior wall of the new build to connect one camera each. However, the electrician is charging a hefty 500 euros net. This raises the question again: pay up and be happy, or look for an alternative.
Using LAN with PoE is, of course, the most convenient option.
With Wi-Fi, power is often needed there as well, which would also have to be installed. (Would a switch then be required? Because outdoor power typically needs to be equipped with a switch? The camera would be running 24/7, so the switch would basically be redundant.)
Battery (plus solar) alone feels a bit unstable in terms of reliability, etc.
Besides, I want to save my recordings on my own NAS rather than on some cloud service. That further limits the choice of cameras.
What would you recommend, also considering the cost? Can you also recommend a specific camera? Ideally, it should be compatible with Synology.
Thanks!
I am planning to install two LAN connections on the exterior wall of the new build to connect one camera each. However, the electrician is charging a hefty 500 euros net. This raises the question again: pay up and be happy, or look for an alternative.
Using LAN with PoE is, of course, the most convenient option.
With Wi-Fi, power is often needed there as well, which would also have to be installed. (Would a switch then be required? Because outdoor power typically needs to be equipped with a switch? The camera would be running 24/7, so the switch would basically be redundant.)
Battery (plus solar) alone feels a bit unstable in terms of reliability, etc.
Besides, I want to save my recordings on my own NAS rather than on some cloud service. That further limits the choice of cameras.
What would you recommend, also considering the cost? Can you also recommend a specific camera? Ideally, it should be compatible with Synology.
Thanks!
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RotorMotor6 Mar 2022 21:46How do you connect the PoE cameras on the outside?
Do you have connectors directly on the cables, install junction boxes on the wall outside, or connect the cables directly to the cameras?
Do you have connectors directly on the cables, install junction boxes on the wall outside, or connect the cables directly to the cameras?
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Bauenaberwie6 Mar 2022 21:53RotorMotor schrieb:
How do you actually connect the PoE cameras on the outside?
Do you have connectors directly on the cables, or have you installed junction boxes on the wall outside, or is the cable connected directly to the cameras? Currently, we plan to have cables with connectors that basically come out of the wall. All cameras have an RJ45 connector, right?
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Bauenaberwie6 Mar 2022 21:56rick2018 schrieb:
Reolink would not be in my top choices.
POE cameras from AXIS, Hikvision, Dahua…
You should control lighting using motion sensors, presence detectors, light barriers, etc.
Your budget is good for cameras. Where do you want to record? I would like to record on a NAS. However, I must admit that I have only just started to familiarize myself with networking. Can you recommend something here? How long should you record? The last 24 hours?
Yes, the cameras have RJ45 connectors. Professional cameras use special RJ45 plugs that need to be terminated. Alternatively, the cable can be terminated directly. For vandal-resistant models, the process is a bit more complicated.
For residential use, a keystone jack on the installation cable combined with a patch cable is usually sufficient.
The keystone jack should be sealed with Aquasit. This can also be easily removed if the patch cable needs to be replaced later.
For residential use, a keystone jack on the installation cable combined with a patch cable is usually sufficient.
The keystone jack should be sealed with Aquasit. This can also be easily removed if the patch cable needs to be replaced later.
The simplest option is Synology or QNAP.
Personally, I prefer Synology for ease of use.
I would recommend recording for a longer period. 24 hours is not enough.
3 days to 1 week. Storage space is not expensive.
With 4 cameras and 4K resolution, you should choose a suitable NAS. Especially since you will probably want to use it for other purposes as well.
Get a 48-port switch right away. You can connect the NAS using more than one port.
The cameras and the recording device should be on a separate network, at least virtually (VLAN).
Then the NAS is in both networks. For this, you need a router and switch that support VLANs.
Or the NAS takes over this task. Meaning a router and switch for the main network and a switch for the cameras with one NAS port.
The NAS must then act as a router in the camera network.
The data should also be backed up externally. Otherwise, it may be lost in case of theft.
If you only want the NAS for the cameras, you could also use a network video recorder from, for example, Axis. These are also available with built-in switches.
Personally, I prefer Synology for ease of use.
I would recommend recording for a longer period. 24 hours is not enough.
3 days to 1 week. Storage space is not expensive.
With 4 cameras and 4K resolution, you should choose a suitable NAS. Especially since you will probably want to use it for other purposes as well.
Get a 48-port switch right away. You can connect the NAS using more than one port.
The cameras and the recording device should be on a separate network, at least virtually (VLAN).
Then the NAS is in both networks. For this, you need a router and switch that support VLANs.
Or the NAS takes over this task. Meaning a router and switch for the main network and a switch for the cameras with one NAS port.
The NAS must then act as a router in the camera network.
The data should also be backed up externally. Otherwise, it may be lost in case of theft.
If you only want the NAS for the cameras, you could also use a network video recorder from, for example, Axis. These are also available with built-in switches.
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Bauenaberwie7 Mar 2022 07:00rick2018 schrieb:
The simplest option is Synology or Qnap.
Personally, I prefer Synology for ease of use.
I would record for longer periods. 24 hours is too short.
3 days up to 1 week. Storage space is not expensive.
With 4 cameras and 4K resolution, you need to choose an appropriate NAS. Especially since you probably want to use it for other purposes as well.
Get a 48-port switch right away. You can connect the NAS using more than one port.
Cameras and recording device should be on a separate network. At least virtually (VLAN).
Then put the NAS in both networks. For that, you need a router and switch that support VLANs.
Or the NAS takes over this task. So a router and switch for the main network, plus a switch for the cameras and one port from the NAS.
The NAS must then act as a router within the camera network.
Data should also be backed up externally. Otherwise, it could be lost in case of theft.
If you only want the NAS for the cameras, you could also use a network video recorder (NVR) from, for example, Axis. Some models include a switch. Thanks for all the information. Actually, I only wanted a NAS for the cameras. So far, the isolated solution for the cameras seems best to me. This also relieves the situation with my planned 24-port switch, so I will still have some spare capacity. So it probably makes sense to use the network video recorder and cameras from Axis and set them up in a separate network. Thanks a lot for the help.
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