Re: Wireless surveillance system

["Amadeus W.M." <amadeus84@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sun, 05 Aug 2007 02:53:40 +0000, Robert L Bass wrote:

>> I want to install an outdoor surveillance system around my house. I
>> have yet to decide whether to go wireless or to run cables. Obviously a
>> wireless system would be easier to install, but I'm not sure about the
>> quality of the video transmission.
>
> There are basically two choices in wireless video: (1) inexpensive junk
> with no penetration and such short range as to be viturally useless;
> (2) really expensive stuff that works really well.
>
>> Also, I'm afraid the neighbors could pick it up (which is ok for
>> outdoor). Could someone please comment on the pros and cons of wireless
>> vs. wired surveillance, and possibly make any recommendations? Thanks!
>
> None of the residential RF cameras are encrypted, nor do they use
> exclusive frequencies.  Basically, if you send it anyone nearby can view
> it.  On the plus side, the video is of such poor quality that the
> neighbor won't be able to tell the difference between "marital bliss"
> and reading the newspaper.  Of course, after a certain age these may be
> one and the same.
>
> If there's any way to run new cables, by all means do so.


Thanks for the comments, I appreciate it.

How about this though:

http://www.homeplug.org/products/

If I understand correctly, this technology sends audio and video through
the existing power lines, kind of like X10 does. Does anybody have any
experience with HomePlug?