15
Mar
I have recently been asked to do an interview to explain some of the basics that a novice consumer should look for in a security system. With this I have decided to write down...
18
Jan
In the wake of anarchy and terrorism in our schools, airports, and malls; there comes a time for revised safety measures. Security cameras serve as the most prominent and valuable safety measure. The awareness of cameras should be well established for all areas of activity throughout any establishment. In doing so, three things are accomplished.
30
Dec
The Advantages of Dual Video Outputs (Analog+CVI and Analog+IP)
I often get asked, "Why do so many of our CVI cameras have an extra BNC analog video out?" or with some of our IP cameras,...
29
Dec
The State of Oregon is one for the most recent states to allow recreational marijuana in Oregon State. Of course, Oregon being its own state, is going to make up its own laws covering...
28
Dec
Installing a security camera system is an intelligent way for you to protect your home or business. Many people do not understand how valuable a surveillance system is when it comes to security but...
22
Dec
There are a multitude of reasons one might want to split a video signal from their Digital Video Recorder or Network Video Recorder: from being able to view it in multiple rooms in your...
16
Dec
So what if I still need analog?
Have you asked your self this question? As the technology continues to evolve and change so does surveillance technology! That doesn’t mean transitioning to a new system has...
12
Dec
IP and IK Ratings
IP: Ingress Protection
IK: Impact Protection
If you’ve ever wondered what those numbers are that you see on our web pages or in the product spec sheets then today’s your lucky day! Wonder no...
11
Dec
As we leave 2015 the green rush continues as new Oregon and Alaska Marijuana Laws are created and these states enter in the world of recreational marijuana sales. By now, it’s no secret how successful...
02
Dec
This will be the third and final installment of the NAT and Port Forwarding series. It is my hope that these articles will help you gain an overview of networking that allows you to...
10
Nov
License plate cameras, why do we need them!? Well…..self-explanatory, to record license plates. Since a vehicle tag is a very valuable piece of information in any criminal investigation, it is understandable why private and...
05
Nov
If you've ever tried retrieving CCTV video and playing it back on a standard video player, you've probably had the harrowing experience of trying to open these tricky little .DAV files in your everyday,...
03
Nov
How to set up your DVR for use with a TechProDDNS Domain
One of the problems with viewing your DVR remotely is that if your Internet service Provider or (ISP) changes your IP address, you...
28
Oct
How do I know if I have Double NAT or Triple NAT?
In my last article we talked about NAT and what it does, and Port Forwarding and what that is. This article is the...
13
Oct
NAT and Port Forwarding
What is NAT and what does it do?
NAT is Network Address Translation. There are different types of NAT, but we’ll stick to the easy non-technical explanation of ‘Many to One’ NAT.
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