Re: Wireless surveillance system

["Dimbo Spams" <cuervojose(remove)@jps.net>]

http://www.wilife.com/Default.aspx
I have had great success with this product, can be viewed from a remote
location via internet, uses your computer for storing video, and uses house
wiring for camera power and video transmission...................I have 6
cameras set up..................
"Amadeus W.M." <amadeus84@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:pan.2007.08.05.19.29.07@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 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?
>