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Access Control Anti-PassBack – Why Use it and How to Configure It!

What is Anti-PassBack? Anti-PassBack is a feature in our access control software that can be used to make sure people scan in and out of your building in that order. You need to have 2...

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Lets talk Security Camera Installation!

So you just ordered all of your equipment from SecurityCameraKing.com, and now it is time to do your very first Security Camera Installation.  Don’t panic! We are going to cover the knowledge you must...

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Technical Support Might Be the Most Important Part of your Security Camera System!

If you've ever shopped for a security camera system you know there are a lot of options available. Do you go with an economical analog CCTV system or one that's a high definition and...

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The Importance of Security Camera and Security Recorder Maintenance

Imagine walking into your business the morning after something occurred overnight, and you need the video that will help locate the suspect. You find out your system was not recording, or the equipment just...

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Triggering an Electronic Lock with a Security Camera Alarm Output

Many of our security cameras have a built-in camera alarm output that can be utilized for a variety of devices such as strobes, sirens, flood lights, etc.  But, did you know that these alarm...

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Getting Started With Your TP Series ONVIF IP Camera

You bought a TP series ONVIF IP security camera for the excellent picture quality at an excellent price point, but now realize that they are not as plug and play as the EL series...

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What’s the Big Deal About Baluns?

As new technology appears and its availability increases, so does the different types of cabling. However, there are ways of simplifying and “future-proofing” your cabling layout and surveillance architecture to prepare for these new...

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How to Integrate a 2 Door DX Access Control Board and Our DVRs with Alarm Inputs

Access Control has been a booming part of the security industry, and within the last year we started to dabble in it ourselves. We have written several articles on wiring as well as how...

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Is it possible to get an HD Security Camera System on a Budget?

Until recently you would be hard pressed to find a security camera system that didn’t look like the stereotypical, jumpy, grainy, black and white “Convenient Store” security camera video without spending a small fortune....

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I-502 and Amendment 64 – How do I know if I am getting 45 days of recording?

I-502, Amendment 64, and everyone else who wants to get X amount of days of continuous recording. If you have a law that dictates a recording need, or you have a personal requirement, this guide...

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Contingency and Congruency: Planning for your Surveillance System

When building a security camera system, it is important to plan out your security layout to include contingency and congruency options. What does this mean really? It means planning for the worst case scenario....

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A Guide to Motion Recording on Security DVRs and NVRs – Pros and Cons

Why do you use motion recording? There are pros and cons of using motion recording, so this would be a good place to start.  The two reasons that I have heard from people as to...

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CCTV Systems Networked Together: The Big Picture

You are benefiting from CCTV systems even if you don’t own one yourself. If you are saying “Huh?” to yourself, and asking yourself “How so?" That is a normal reaction and you are in...

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The Things To Know When Buying Security Cameras From a Door to Door Salesman

“Hi, I’m from Fly By Night Security and we’re in your area today (going door to door) selling security systems.”  When buying security cameras, should you buy them the same way you buy Girl...

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CCTV Cable and Connector Types

When you first open up your system you may find yourself asking, “How do I connect all these wires and connectors?” As the surveillance industry grows and develops, so to do the methods of...

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