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by uthornsfan
Thu Jan 21, 2016 11:30 am
Forum: "How To" Tips
Topic: POE video camera home system tips
Replies: 33
Views: 27262

Re: POE video camera home system tips

GeekwithaGun wrote:
uthornsfan wrote:In regards to the WiFi talk.

Ubiquiti is great value for the money but the controller software can be a massive train wreck. I was fortunate to get Meraki gear for free and it works great. Two access points and a poe switch would set you back thousands though.
the Unifi AP I have came with a PoE injector (1 port) and for home, I only needed to run the controller to get it connected and provisioned. once that is done it is active and the controller software is not needed until making a change.

on topic - anyone know about the Hikvision products? ip cameras and NVR's

Just a heads up. If your computer that you installed the controller software goes kaput. You will have to factory reset your access point, rediscover and reconfigure. Its a complete nightmare, I should know, we have deployed these systems to multiple clients.
by uthornsfan
Wed Jan 20, 2016 9:37 pm
Forum: "How To" Tips
Topic: POE video camera home system tips
Replies: 33
Views: 27262

Re: POE video camera home system tips

In regards to the WiFi talk.

Ubiquiti is great value for the money but the controller software can be a massive train wreck. I was fortunate to get Meraki gear for free and it works great. Two access points and a poe switch would set you back thousands though.
by uthornsfan
Wed Jan 20, 2016 2:02 pm
Forum: "How To" Tips
Topic: POE video camera home system tips
Replies: 33
Views: 27262

Re: POE video camera home system tips

I setup a simple system at my house using Wifi 720P cameras that only require 12V power.

POE is a good choice as are wireless cameras if you have good wireless access points, and power near them.

I used Netcam Studio for my 2 camera setup and it has a pretty nice phone app.

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