10 Steps to Secure Your CCTV and NVR from Hackers
An exposed camera system can leak private video or become part of a botnet. These ten practical steps close the most common gaps without special tools.
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CCTV Buying Guide for Shops and Small Businesses: A Complete Checklist
Everything to check before buying CCTV for a shop or small business: cameras, recorder, storage, cabling, power backup, mobile viewing…
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Connecting Two Buildings: Fiber Cable or Wireless Bridge?
Need network, CCTV or internet in a second building, gatehouse or warehouse? Compare fiber and point-to-point wireless bridges for cost,…
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Why Your Cameras and Smart Devices Need Their Own Network (VLANs Explained)
Putting cameras, Wi-Fi guests and office PCs on one flat network is risky and slow. A VLAN keeps them apart…
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H.265 and CCTV Storage: How Many Days Will Your Hard Disk Record?
Storage depends on bitrate, camera count, recording hours and compression. Learn how H.265 and smart codecs stretch your hard disk,…
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Managed vs Unmanaged Switch: Which Does Your Network Need?
Unmanaged switches are plug-and-play. Managed switches add VLANs, monitoring and control. Here is how to decide which one fits your…
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Video Door Phones and Intercoms for Homes, Apartments and Offices
See who is at the door before you open it. Compare video doorbells, apartment intercom systems and SIP door stations,…
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Why Is Office Wi-Fi Slow? Access Point Placement and Wi-Fi 6 Tips
Slow Wi-Fi is usually a design problem, not an internet problem. Learn how access point placement, channels and Wi-Fi 6…
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Turnstiles and Barrier Gates: When Do You Need Them?
Doors control rooms; turnstiles and barriers control flows of people and vehicles. Compare tripod, flap and swing turnstiles, and how…
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Server and Network Rack Basics: Size, Depth, Power and Cooling
A rack keeps network gear safe, organised and cool. Learn what "U" means, how to choose depth, and how to…
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