| If you're trying to upgrade to an IP megapixel | | | | will require more power than the previous analog |
| surveillance camera, chances are that you're actually | | | | CCTV camera system you may of had. The good |
| moving away from an existing analog security camera | | | | news is that most of the power needs can be |
| system. If this is the case, then it's important to prepare | | | | addressed directly over Ethernet, eliminating the need |
| for the upgrade to the new technology properly. | | | | for excessive cords. However, if you don't want to |
| | | | | pursue that option, you will still need to make sure |
| First, you must keep in mind that the IP megapixel | | | | external power is constant. An uninterrupted power |
| surveillance camera will depend directly on your | | | | supply (UPS) is also recommended in the case of a |
| existing IP network to handle the image and video | | | | temporary loss of the main power system. Another |
| processing necessary to actually view the surveillance | | | | aspect to consider when looking over the supporting |
| footage. This means that an computer IP network | | | | components of an IP network camera system is the |
| must already be securely in place. Given the high and | | | | Ethernet cords themselves. This is a good time to look |
| frequent transmission of data, paying attention to | | | | at getting strong cable that is not frayed or damaged |
| network security is also important. | | | | in any way. |
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| Proper firewalls should be in place to make sure that | | | | Finally, you will want to make sure to do a good test |
| unauthorized viewing of the surveillance footage | | | | run of the IP megapixel setup before making it ready |
| cannot happen. In addition, you will also want to make | | | | for actual production use. A dry test run will highlight |
| sure that the files on the system are monitored | | | | any problems with the setup which can be handled |
| carefully -- many potential network threats will alter | | | | promptly without much hassle. |
| small files that may not be noticed by the network | | | | |
| administrator before moving on to compromise more | | | | All things considered, upgrading to an IP megapixel |
| critical system files. It goes without saying that | | | | camera system can be overwhelming, but it doesn't |
| passwords are definitely a must -- the only people that | | | | have to be. What's important is that the upgrade |
| should have access to the surveillance footage are | | | | process be taken in waves. In addition, if you find |
| people directly involved with maintaining the security of | | | | yourself not sure of any step in the process, hiring an |
| the premises. When setting passwords, make sure | | | | outside security camera installation technician with a |
| that you choose passwords that are not based on | | | | working knowledge of IP network cameras may be |
| common words -- those are easy to guess with | | | | the best route to take. If you take your time with each |
| specialized software. | | | | step and really focus on ensuring all the components |
| | | | | of the new IP megapixel camera system are there, |
| Next, you want to also make sure that you have | | | | you should have no problem building a strong |
| plenty of power for your new IP megapixel camera. It | | | | surveillance system that will last for a long time! |