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Cameras with a T1, Router and switch-HELP!

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October 16, 2014 10:01:35 AM

At work we have a t1 line going to our router then our router connected to our switch. This is for more ports. All the printers and computers are plugged into the switch. Previously, our T1 plugged into the switch then the switch into the router. The cameras were plugged into the switch and we set them as Static IP and assigned them usable IP's to view on network and remotely.

With this new set up, I've read lots of pages, but still can't figure out how to plug in the cameras or set up the router advanced settings to get them to be seen in our network or remotely.

And perhaps there is a better way to utilize a switch for private ip's? I want to use it so that we have the larger number of ports available. It seems like I need to split my T1 in a sense.

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October 16, 2014 10:27:28 AM

The setup you now have is the proper one: T1 MODEM -> ROUTER ->SWITCHES ->DEVICES.

For security and to network your local network correctly you want the router between your modem and any devices.

You need to configure port forwarding on your router, then you can access your cameras.

Do you have a dvr software, or is each camera functioning independently??
If the later then I suggest you look at Blue Iris, its $50 and is a very good software fo recording and managing all of your IP cameras, and it also acccepts CCTV and USB cameras as well.
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October 16, 2014 10:31:48 AM

First your T1 will be too low end for your demands at this point (multiple video feeds, network of computers etc.). You should HIGHLY reconsider wasting all that money on a T1 and instead reinvest in a Business Cable or DSL , or best yet FIOS (Fibre).

The maximum speed a T1 line can transfer is 1.544 megabits per second. Cable is now up to 300Mbps, FIOS is upto 1Gbps, ADSL is 8-20Mbps. As you can see the performance for your costs is a total waste and your losing alot of money per month while your DEMANDS increase.

Second to that, the 'previous' setup completely by passed any SECURITY (aka someone mucking with your stuff) with T1>Switch>Router. This makes it easier to direct PIPE the cameras (your correct) but leaves them open to someone else messing them over (say turn them off!!).

T1>Router>Switch is the BEST PRACTICE method as the Router has a FIREWALL, and your now into the VERY TECHNICAL aspects. It all depends on the router, what model, make, version, etc. and software it has installed into it to know how to properly do this. The basic concept is a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone, or a part that is NOT guarded) your servers (this case the cameras) to be accessible from outside (from the T1) location of this physical place the equipment is located. Setting this up is tricky and not faint of heart, and I would HIGHLY recommend either getting a CONSULTANT to do this setup, or contact your local Business PC service to assist. This may me even more helpful as they can also contract keeping up the computers, doing antivirus cleanups, etc. rather then you being 'bogged down with it' and not focusing on your business (aka letting you BE in BUSINESS of your BUSINESS not the TECH Business).
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12 minutes ago

^ Good point.

T1 is not going to give you enough upload bandwidth to even see your cameras remotely even after you get things setup correctly.

Is T1 the only "high speed" option in your area?? Considering the cost of the T_ lines, surely there is a cable, fiber, or even dsl provider that has better prices.
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