Re: IP cameras on ring topology, not star

[Matt Ion <soundy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If, after presenting the info and benefits listed here, he's still
opposed to the idea, you might try asking his SPECIFIC issues with
wireless, then do a little research into those issues to either confirm
or allay his fears...

Pat Coghlan wrote:
> Yeah, I think it's worth flying it by the project manager again.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Matt Ion wrote:
>
>> J. Sloud wrote:
>>
>>> On Mon, 01 May 2006 09:31:10 -0400, Pat Coghlan <info@xxxxxxxxxx>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> What goes on each pole, add/drop fibre mux of some kind?  Cost?
>>>>
>>>> Are you thinking of Sonet?  DWDM?
>>>>
>>>> Real world examples of this type of setup?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> This may be a good opportunity to educate your customer on secure
>>> wireless technology.  Secure, encrypted wireless is in many ways more
>>> secure than hardwired systems.  You can't cut wires where they don't
>>> exist. If your customer is worried about interference, check into
>>> licensed
>>> wireless and stay away from the 802.11 stuff.
>>>
>>> We've done numerous projects using wireless technology including DHS
>>> and DoD sites.  Well known examples are the Port of Oakland and
>>> MassPort.
>>>
>>> A couple links to check out:
>>>
>>> http://www.marconi.com/Home/customer_center/Solutions/Enterprise/Security%20%26%20Surveillance
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.verint.com/video_solutions/index.cfm
>>
>>
>> An additional benfit with wireless: you're looking at using hired
>> mooks to set it up and want the simplest cabling solution possible
>> because they aren't that technically competent... wireless would
>> eliminate that problem: the cameras could all be pre-configured in
>> your shop or office or whatever, so all the workers would need to do
>> is mount the cameras and plug them in to power.
>>
>> As this is only a temporary installation, what's supposed to happen
>> with all this equipment afterward?  A lack of cables would certainly
>> make take-down and cleanup a lot more efficient.
>>
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