Re: IP cameras on ring topology, not star

[Matt Ion <soundy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Pat Coghlan wrote:
> I'm looking for information on equipment that can/should be used to
> install IP video cameras on poles around a perimeter (1-2 km, or more).
>
> Token-ring routers typically require all drops to be plugged into a
> panel (operates in token ring fashion, but physically is a star), which
> is not practical with 100 cameras running around a ring, feeding traffic
> back to recorders.
>
> The equipment needs to be economical (hub on each pole).
>
> Any suggestions or real-world examples out there?

Uh... they HAVE broken-ring IP cameras??? AFAIK, all IP cameras are
ethernet-based.

A hub on each pole?  Are you planning to have multiple cameras on each
pole?

A little more detail would be helpful...


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