Peteypops123
Novice Member
Hi,
I'm renovating my home and after reading reports on here and elsewhere I've decided to install a Hikvision CCTV system with PoE NVR. (i'm new to all the terminology but I think I've got it).
I intend on installing 4 cameras, but for the purpose of future-proofing I believe I need an 8 channel PoE NVR? I haven't really looked into which cameras I need yet, as there seems to be quite a bit of choice. i.e. I understand that the higher the MP = the higher the quality of the picture; but what does 2.8mm and 4mm mean? And do I need infrared on them all? If the cameras are installed at eaves height (2 storey house), and I want good quality pictures at night and day - is there a 'do it all' camera?
Anyway, my main question is... all the Hikvision PoE cameras seem to have a female RJ45 socket. How long is this flex to this? Will it be long enough to poke the camera flex through a 300mm cavity wall so that I connect on the bedroom wall inside the house, or are they designed to be connected outside the house next to the camera - if outside, will the connection be watertight, and do I need to waterproof it in a junction box? (this would look messy).
Any advice on how to connect the camera to the Cat5e cable would be greatly appreciated.
I'm renovating my home and after reading reports on here and elsewhere I've decided to install a Hikvision CCTV system with PoE NVR. (i'm new to all the terminology but I think I've got it).
I intend on installing 4 cameras, but for the purpose of future-proofing I believe I need an 8 channel PoE NVR? I haven't really looked into which cameras I need yet, as there seems to be quite a bit of choice. i.e. I understand that the higher the MP = the higher the quality of the picture; but what does 2.8mm and 4mm mean? And do I need infrared on them all? If the cameras are installed at eaves height (2 storey house), and I want good quality pictures at night and day - is there a 'do it all' camera?
Anyway, my main question is... all the Hikvision PoE cameras seem to have a female RJ45 socket. How long is this flex to this? Will it be long enough to poke the camera flex through a 300mm cavity wall so that I connect on the bedroom wall inside the house, or are they designed to be connected outside the house next to the camera - if outside, will the connection be watertight, and do I need to waterproof it in a junction box? (this would look messy).
Any advice on how to connect the camera to the Cat5e cable would be greatly appreciated.