Wireless Networks

New advances in wireless technologies are allowing integrators to broaden their market potential beyond traditional video surveillance applications. Getting the proper training and education now will go a long way toward beating the competition to the punch.

Improved range and reliability, along with comparatively low installation costs, are making wireless security more than just practical for commercial projects. In many cases, it’s a necessary choice for integrators to remain competitive and profitable. A three-part report explains how wireless can help your intrusion, video and access business.

We've spoken before in this column about the technologies behind wireless transmission of data. This time around, I'd like to discuss some things to keep in mind when actually looking at implementing and deploying a wireless network.

A question that comes up extremely frequently in my travels is whether or not IP video equipment should travel on the same network as other business systems such as E-mail, Internet, etc.

Residents of a new development on the inland coast of North Carolina enjoy postcard views from homes protected with an IP-based fire/life safety solution. Learn how a local integrator utilized wireless connectivity to save homeowners thousands of dollars in phone-line charges.

When we last visited the concept of wireless in this column, we spoke primarily about the protocols and standards that define the wireless networking environment.

We are fortunate to work in an industry that thrives on technology. Manufacturers and network providers continue to push the technologies toward extracting additional value from each product and service. The industry has witnessed thiswith the digital keypad, digital communicator formats and currently with the variety of alternate means of alarm communications.

As use of the traditional digital dialer continues to wane - hastened by lifestyle changes and consumer expectations for connectivity - alarm signal transmission is progressively becoming a wireless procedure.

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