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    layout design. POE switches and backbones

    I am working on a layout for a facility with multiple but adjoined buildings. There is no question we will need several POE switches. We will not consider 5e cable. At a minimum, CAT6 will be run. It is understood that cable runs between any switch and a camera or other POE device should be...
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    Reolink Trackmix PTZ? Any experiences out there?

    We are working through a cam upgrade on a commercial facility. We need 'decent' cams, probably not the extremes like Axis, nor can we afford that as we will have approx 20 cams. We are literally upgrading from analog cams if that sets the tone. However, I don't want to install something that...
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    Comparing real pro cameras to home grade. More than resolution specs.

    I am redoing a large commercial facility cam system. Currently 16 cams and will probably expand that. I have an opportunity to get professional Sony VM602R cams for next to nothing. But I am trying to compare and understand the true differences other than resolution, because these are only...
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    Pro software for building access control.

    Sort of a long shot here, but we are trying to update an access control system. 9 doors, very little traffic but we have to get better features and functionality. I think I got my dress blown up seeing what companies are charging for the simple software to make decisions on opening a door...
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    Total commercial system upgrade. Several question.

    I will try to condense this. We are redoing an industrial complex with 6 adjoined buildings. Currently has access control and cam system, but 20y old. Originally thought I could get away with new analog cams and a DVR, and kick the can down the road but realized all the coax used was CATV...