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Originally Posted by wdfifteen
Now I'm convinced I need security cameras. I've been looking at outdoor wireless cameras. I need to cover 4 areas. I assume each camera needs WIFI access and I'm concerned that the wifi signal isn't strong enough in some areas where I want to put a camera. I need some way to measure the wifi signal in certain areas of the house.
I'm torn between the big two Nest and Ring, but I'm open to any other systems anyone can recommend and any suggestions as to the best affordable set-up for 4 outdoor cameras.
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I looked at the WiFi cameras and the distance to the cameras, and power supply to the camera was the issue. I went with a Cat 5A POE (power over Ethernet) setup. They run flawlessly for the last 7 or 8 years. 24/7 recording everything to my DVR. I have the last two weeks of recordings, and then it gets overwritten.
The wireless systems work, but you are feeding it batteries forever.