13 Oct
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NAT and Port Forwarding

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. Your...

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29 Sep
CCTV Articles

Pan, Tilt, Zoom (PTZ) Cameras Explained

Since there are a lot of Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) Cameras available, I will explain in this article on how to best choose the correct PTZ for your Security Camera Installation. I will start by...

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28 Sep
CCTV Articles

Setting up your IP camera surveillance system using an NVR with Two Ethernet Ports

The technology behind an IP security camera system is constantly evolving and there have been some nice improvements recently. Here at TechPro Security Products, we offer 3 types of systems including ones using IP...

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24 Sep
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4K and Security Surveillance Design

Planning your security system whether it is commercial or residential can be a daunting task. How much will it cost? What brand of equipment? What type of camera . . . bullet, dome, PTZ?...

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21 Sep
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Understanding IP Cameras and ONVIF Compatibility

When choosing to use IP network cameras for your residential or commercial security camera system there are a few things to take into account. This article will focus on clearing up some common questions...

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18 Sep
CCTV Articles

TVI vs. CVI, What is the Difference?

When it comes to the "New" HD over coaxial market, there are a couple, some say a few, choices on the market.  The 2 major players in the HD over coaxial market are HDTVI...

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09 Sep
CCTV Articles

Pre Planning Your Security Camera Installation to Head off Headaches

Being a Technical Support  representative can give you a lot of insight into the everyday obstacles and frustrations that a security system installer may run into when setting up a  location. For older analog camera systems,...

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08 Sep
CCTV Articles

How to Set Up a DX Series Access Control Pin Pad System With and Without Pin Codes!

We have been receiving calls in tech support regarding the different ways to use a DX Series Access Control Pin Pad with an access control system.  Some people are interested in pin pad only,...

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04 Sep
CCTV Articles

Covert Security Camera Options

Security cameras are sometimes meant to be seen. If they are in plain sight, they can act as a deterrent to illegal activity. But, this can also make them a target of...

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01 Sep
CCTV Articles

Why Video Analytics is Important When it Comes to Your Security Cameras

Meet Bob Bob is in charge of monitoring 86 cameras at his work place Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. After that, Jeff takes over for middle shift and then Charlie for the graveyard....

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31 Aug
CCTV Articles

How to view your Web-Service using Internet Explorer 11 in MS Windows 10 OS

This video will guide you step by step on how to access your CCTV system via the web interface using the new Microsoft Windows 10 operating system. Click the image above if top video does...

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27 Aug
CCTV Articles

So many options when choosing a DVR for Surveillance Video!

So, you've had enough of hoodlums and thugs stealing your Garden Gnomes and knocking over your mailbox. And those employees! OYVAY! They keep putting Metamucil in the coffee. Before you choose a security recording...

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25 Aug
CCTV Articles

How to Back Up Your Security Camera Footage with Schedule Backup

We get many calls in the tech support department by people looking to keep an offsite backup of their DVR.  Unfortunately, all options are going to utilize valuable upstream bandwidth as well as tax...

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17 Aug
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Benefits of an NVR with a Built-in POE Switch

Many of our customers call us to ask why they cannot change the camera's position when using a built-in POE NVR. The short answer to that is that it is not possible after the...

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06 Aug
CCTV Articles

A Bit on Bit Rates

What are Bit Rates? Let's start with "what is a bit, and "why do I need to know?" A bit is short for "binary digit", the smallest unit of information in computing. It takes 8 bits to...

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