One of the most popular CCTV systems that many home users and businesses use are from Swann. They offer reliability, and high specifications at reasonable pricing. They offer much better value for money when compared to cheaper unbranded options available. The newer “Enforcer” models have built in alarms, and lighting which actively alert intruders that… Continue reading The Swann DVR
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Swann Home Safe View for Windows
Whilst I personally use iSpy for viewing on my Windows machine – there are other alternatives. Swann Security Systems have a Windows application: Home Safe View for Windows (opens Swann Support). The software itself is pretty good. It even allows you to download the video files to your remote machine from the Swann DVR. After… Continue reading Swann Home Safe View for Windows
Using iSpy to monitor multiple video streams
iSpy is a fantastic piece of software. Although we are not affiliated with this software in any way, it is something that i’ve used personally for some time on my Windows machines. It’s great because I can monitor many of my own personal systems from different DVR’s etc on a single screen. I even use… Continue reading Using iSpy to monitor multiple video streams
CCTV RTSP Streams
One of the many functions of many CCTV cameras, and CCTV DVR systems is their ability to broadcast a live feed to a remote location. Many CCTV systems include a web interface to do this, but many of us have multiple systems, or cameras – sometimes even from different brands. These systems might be located… Continue reading CCTV RTSP Streams
Switch / hub / router – What are the differences?
A hub, switch and router are all devices that you might find on a network. Often you will find many routers contain a built in switch (multiple LAN ports) A router is used to send data packets across different networks IE: your home network to the internet. A hub and a switch are used to… Continue reading Switch / hub / router – What are the differences?
Why would I use wired sockets
Installing a wired network socket is the same idea as installing a telephone extension point in a different room – for example a kitchen, or bedroom. It provides the flexibility to plug in and unplug devices without the need to leave a trailing cable. This is especially useful in areas which have multiple uses: IE:… Continue reading Why would I use wired sockets
Why would I use wired sockets
Installing a wired network socket is the same idea as installing a telephone extension point in a different room – for example a kitchen, or bedroom. It provides the flexibility to plug in and unplug devices without the need to leave a trailing cable. This is especially useful in areas which have multiple uses: IE:… Continue reading Why would I use wired sockets
What is a patch panel? Do I need one?
A patch panel is a panel of network ports in a central location. They are usually located in server racks, or next to a modem / router. They allow for easy connection of network sockets throughout a property as simply as you’d plug in a vacuum cleaner in different rooms of your house. Not every… Continue reading What is a patch panel? Do I need one?
What is a patch panel? Do I need one?
A patch panel is a panel of network ports in a central location. They are usually located in server racks, or next to a modem / router. They allow for easy connection of network sockets throughout a property as simply as you’d plug in a vacuum cleaner in different rooms of your house. Not every… Continue reading What is a patch panel? Do I need one?
What is a wireless access point and a wireless repeater
When you’re suffering from poor WiFi signal there are usually a few options you can take to resolve the situation yourself. However, sometimes there are items of furniture you can’t move, or you cant move the router. What can you do then? The first option you have is that you can use a device known… Continue reading What is a wireless access point and a wireless repeater