How Do You Have Your Home Network Setup

bhunter101 on 30/06/2017 - 09:51
Last edited 01/07/2017 - 09:15 by 1 other user

So I'll be installing 8POE Swann cams along with 5 wireless PIRs Bosch 6000 alarm system. I will also have a main modem on my first floor (own a two story house with NBN 100MBPS). I work in IT as a sys admin. I would also like to install UPS for the continuity of security and alarm systems. How big UPS do I need to at least run those things on power outage for at least 6hours. Or even more. This also includes, if someone turns off the mains. Please be kind. I'm new in setting up home network.

What type setup do you guys have? Any opinions for me? Best way to set these up? Suggestions? Pros n cons would be great too.

Feel free to ask more details.

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  • boomramada on 30/06/2017 - 10:15
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    You work in IT as sys admin and asking us how big UPS you need?
    Well, if you have NBN, make sure your NBN device got a battery. or if its ADSL, just add your switch and modem to UPS, check what is the power usage for your switch and modem and get a UPS can hold for 6hrs or so?

    In Australia, except Adelaide, power usually come back within 3hrs and laptop usually have 6hr of battery life.

    • bhunter101 on 30/06/2017 - 10:41

      Thanks for taking time to comment. Yes I work in IT but as I said I never had to set up a network infrastructure. For work or for my own house. I've never used a UPS in my life. I know it's not a rocket science but I kinda wanted to be sure on what I really wanted for my need.
      As mentioned. I have NBN.
      Power outage also meant if some thieves were able to somehow turn the mains off when I'm holidaying. Just want a piece of mind that it will still alarm and/or record the footage.

      I'm also after some suggestions and recommendations and how other people have this setup in their house.

  • outlander on 30/06/2017 - 10:20
    +1

    To figure that out you'd need to know the power draw of each item. I assume you've already bought these, so look at the adapter for each part and tell us what it says. Should read something like 5W or 12V 1.2A

    • bhunter101 on 30/06/2017 - 10:41

      I will check this details very shortly. Thanks 😊

      • bobbified on 30/06/2017 - 10:50

        Remember that the ratings are "per hour" - so add up the draw of all the items with a buffer (I would use a factor of 1.5 or 2.0x the draw as the buffer) and multiply it out by the minimum number of hours that you would like the backup battery to run for.

        With 8 cameras (assuming you're recording at FHD for the footage to be useful), I'm guessing you have a DVR/Server that has a huge capacity and the ability to "loop" so that the media never gets full.

        Also, there's no point having a whole setup if the burglar can run off with the recording - so the DVR/Server should be in a place that is not accessible by the thieves/burglars - either off-site or securely locked away.

  • Piranha2004 on 30/06/2017 - 12:21

    No cameras for me but I have CAT5 cabling in all rooms around the house. Have a 8 or 9 RU rack in the garage with a patch panel and switch. I also have my NAS directly hooked up to the switch and the modem in the study hooked up via one of the ports. Pretty simple setup that works for me.

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