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How to sneak out of the house past security cameras?

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 08:15:01 +0000

My dad recently installed security cameras around our house, and now it’s about impossible to sneak out. He doesn’t watch the camera videos very often, but I’m scared to try to sneak out because if he DOES watch the video then he’ll see me! I don’t wanna take a chance sneaking out. (At night)

Any ideas on how to sneak past them or turn off the cameras for a few hours?
Also…. any idea how to turn off the cameras?

I’ve done this before and there is no easy way. DO NOT try to turn off the cameras and then back on because he will see that a stretch of time footage is missing (while the cameras were off).

HOWEVER, it is possible: during the day, go to where the camera monitor screens are located in the house and analyze very very closely what their view range is. When you’ve accomplished this, you’ll then know where you should not step into view of them. Of course, for all you know, they may not even have inferred sensors. (so they can’t see in the dark anyway). You can test their night vision by looking at the monitors at night.

How to install security cameras and ethernet in new home?

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:42:09 +0000

I am having a brand new house built, in the next couple of weeks it will be at the point where I need to install my own ethernet and security cameras before drywall goes up as the builders do not do this themselves. If anyone has any tips of how to online it will be much appreciated. I want ethernet in every room and 4 cameras out doors.

First off, plan. Walk the layout carefully and a paper map that you can mark up may be helpful as well. You can make a photocopy of a floor plan or hand draw this, it doesn’t need to be exact, but you need a really good idea of where you are putting things.
Before you do anything else plan where your router will go. This is the most important thing to plan for because once the dry wall is up you will not be able to change your mind on it. Make sure to plan for any kind of ISP you may choose to have in the future, so both cable and telephone will need to be wired into this room where the router will be. That way if you decide to change ISP’s they can install the modem in that same room. Trust me, nothing is worse than having your Ethernet wiring job perfect only to find out that it is then useless because you can’t put the modem in the room designed for the router.
Make sure when you layout where the cables will go that they will be protected. None should be exposed to extreme heat or cold and you especially want to make sure they will not be accessible to small animals that may get under the house or into the attic. Small critters love to chew cables, they will destroy your Ethernet very fast and all will be for naught.
Install your patch panel. All of your Ethernet cables will need to run to a patch panel if you want this to look clean. I do not recommend putting the panel built into the wall, instead plan to have it in a place where you can quickly remove it from the wall so you can re-punch any runs that need it in the future.
Run the cables. Run each cable then from the patch panel to their destination making sure to leave slack at both ends, usually between 6 to 9 inches of slack on each end is plenty to then work with it. Do not punch down anything yet. Make sure when running the cable that it is out of the way of where the drywall will be installed and that you do not kink or crimp anywhere, especially around corners. A rule of thumb is that the Ethernet cable should never bend more than if you were to wrap it around your hand. That is about the tightest corner you want to make it do safely.
Attach the Ethernet cable up and out of the way using a staple gun with special wiring staples (they are wider and rounded so they don’t kink the cable but you still need to be cautious when putting them in, don’t puncture the cable at all) or you can use some nails hammered in on each side of the cable and bent over to hold them in place. the second method is safer but more time consuming.
When planning and running the cables run at least 1 spare to each outlet. This will help you out later if you make a mistake or need to replace one cable. You may also want to run a fish line, no not fishing line, a fish line. It can really be just about any durable string you can use to pull a cable through the wall after the drywall is in place in case you need to replace one cable.
Make sure to mark each cable on both ends. Come up with a system that works for you, I usually just number them then mark those numbers on my map. Some people designate the room the cable goes to a letter and the outlet gets a number then the port on that outlet gets a number as well so those look like: A-3-1 (just an example). By marking them all on both ends you can trace each wire out when you are ready to punch them down and know which port goes where.
Once they are all run, you have slack, you are positive they are out of the way for the dry wall to go up, just wait for the house to be finished. When it is done punch down your cables at the patch panel, punch down your ports for each outlet (don’t put ports on the spare cables just leave them in the wall just for emergencies). Put your face plates up then you will need your modem plugged into your router, your router will need to plug into a switch (because you will probably need a lot more ports than a router will give you) then the switch will need to connect to your patch panel.
Once that is all connected and ready to go you will need to go around and test your ports. You may want an Ethernet tester for this to verify you have the correct pin out. I would recommend doing a search online for the pin out config.
For the security camera’s I would recommend using WiFi capable cameras for outside and Ethernet connected ones for inside. Or go WiFi with all of them. Just make sure you have an electrician install a weatherproof/tamper-proof power outlet near where you want them and you are good.

What are some small security cameras for indoors?

admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:54:14 +0000

I’m looking for a security camera that is small and not noticeable, like if someone tries to break into my house, he wouldn’t notice the camera. Does anyone know what are some kind of security cameras like this?

Wamjell sells the perfect ones, there small discreet, and cheap too!

Why are red light cameras ruled illegal in some cities while security cameras outside buildings can be used?

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:22:58 +0000

They have ruled the red light cameras illegal in some cities yet security cameras can be used outside buildings. Both seem the same to me. Is it a matter of private property vs. city property. If so the red light camera companies could just lease the land they’re installed on.

Red light cameras and security cameras are fundamentally different. Both record images. The difference is in what was being done with them.

Red light cameras have been removed in many American cities because they stretch the bounds of law enforcement beyond what is legal. The photos were used to fine car owners who had no opportunity to contest the penalty. Cities tried to get around it by claiming that it was not a criminal charge, just a citation, but that didn’t fly, so the idea was scrapped for the time being. They’re now working on ways to restore them to legal status in the future.

Surveillance cameras under the control of private citizens can be used illegally as well, but typical security use for monitoring private property and the public spaces beyond is legal.

Does your workplace by law have to have security cameras?

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:51:08 +0000

By law does your work place have to have security cameras?

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:46:10 +0000

Someone got into my car the other day at work. I am wondering who it is? Is it a patient, stalker, or someone just needing money. We have no security cameras and I am concerned for my safety. I work for a hospital, but not at the main campus, the outpatient part. By law do you have to have security cameras up? We have approximately 30-40 people working in the building if that matters?

This is a question you should put forward to your hospital’s risk manager. I know of no federal requirement that states security cameras are not more than optional depending upon the facility. Most in not all emergency room areas have cameras.

Does someone constantly watch through police security cameras?

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:55:52 +0000

I am in the city and was wondering if the security cameras on top of buildings are under live surveillance or if it’s just recorded incase something happens. What about at night?

I promise i’m not plotting a crime here, just curious.

When in doubt… believe someone is watching. Most recording is stored for up to 30 days.

How long do neighborhood security cameras keep footage ?

admin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:46:20 +0000

My house was broken into, and my friend informed me of someone who was driving a certain car. I wanted to know how long of footage do the cameras keep in a neighborhood security gate ?

There is no universal answer to that question. It is up to the neighborhood.

Do you think they should release the 9/11 footage from the security cameras inside the twin towers?

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:59:58 +0000

Do you think they should release the 9/11 footage from the security cameras inside the twin towers? It would give a new perspective into the events that day. I do not feel as though the investigation is complete. They need to reopen then investigation and make any and all footage and transmissions available to the public. And to tell me they don’t have any security footage of what was going on inside would be a total lie!

Yes they should.

Mexicans launder drug money in their numerous casinos, found in all major cities, cock-fights, bullfighting arenas and fairs. It’s big business in Mexico.

What is the best way to record multiple security cameras?

admin — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:20:03 +0000

We have multiple security cameras and would like to record on all of them their day to day findings… what is the best way to get them all to record without having to buy multiple recording devices?

You will have to buy a DVR (Digital Video Recorder), these record straight to a hard drive. Do a search for DVR