Guest add Posted February 17, 2006 Posted February 17, 2006 Hi, I was just wondering what the security was like on wireless CCTV cameras, and also wireless burglar alarm systems. Seeing as they are not hardwired I would assume that it is easier to disarm them without authorisation than if they were? Thanks in advance, Adam
Ard Disk Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 Wireless CCTV found in Diy retailers stores have little security apart from the fact that the battery will run flat overnight, and the radio power is so low that it cant be received anywhere beyond the front gate (without directional antenna, as used in the hobby of Wardriving). On Burglar alarms: Some cheap DIY systems boldly state: Approved to MPT 1357 or Home Office approved, or RA approved - this just means that their transmission power is not on an approved security frequency, but is so low on power that the Radio Agency dont care. It doesnt mean its secure at all. BS 6799 was the British Standard detailing how secure a real Wireless burglar alarm is. Class 1 is the lowest. It would make a passable DIY system. Professional alarm companies install minimum Class 3, for bells only systems, and Class 6 for monitored police calling systems. Class 6 (now PD6662) is usually on 868/869MHz. In Class 6 and all the latest "European" standard PD6662 radio systems, each device reports back to the control panel every few minutes, to say "I,m working, still within range, I havent been tampered, the battery is fine and I have no alarms to report." The codes have millions of differs. The latest professional kit is secure, quick to install, reliable, easy on batteries (mostly 3yr lithium) and easy to use. We use Risco Gardtec G595 Hybrid, with built in Modem + Speech dialler. If you like a real challenge buy a DSC system -baseball to program, awful to use, a devil if the user has a fault:-) Only fit for British Gas customers Covering Avon & Somerset, Devon & Cornwall www.Blanchard Fire & Security.co.uk NSI Gold
j.paul Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 If you like a real challenge buy a DSC system -baseball to program, awful to use, a devil if the user has a fault:-) Only fit for British Gas customers Great panels, easy to program, easy to use and easy to faut find if you have a problem There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
Guest Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 The diy wirefree kit is not so secure, not important if your using it to keep an eye on your car, very important if your using it to keep an eye on the aupair in her bedroom (your not allowed to do that by the way I was using it as an example). petes au pair last seen running down the drive with suitcase with a disgusted look on her face..
morph Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 If you like a real challenge buy a DSC system -baseball to program, awful to use, a devil if the user has a fault:-) Only fit for British Gas customers Excellent kit, well made very reliable, easy to use when trained to do so, appreciated by many customers, understood by very few "engineers"
j.paul Posted February 19, 2006 Posted February 19, 2006 understood by very few "engineers" QFA... There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
Guest Rockford Posted February 20, 2006 Posted February 20, 2006 Hi, I was just wondering what the security was like on wireless CCTV cameras, and also wireless burglar alarm systems. Seeing as they are not hardwired I would assume that it is easier to disarm them without authorisation than if they were? Thanks in advance, Adam Well we have used wireless cameras which use a baseband 2.4GHz transcieve. We notice that it knackers nearby wireless networks (because its baseband). In theory, it would be possible to scramble the signal quite easily and I also am concerned about the transmit security... I think it'd be quite easy for someone to watch them with a small amount of "technology"...
Guest Posted February 20, 2006 Posted February 20, 2006 Excellent kit, well made very reliable, easy to use when trained to do so, appreciated by many customers, understood by very few "engineers" THOU what comes to any wireless **** they are completely ca.. in sense of security --> My absolute NO for wireless gear!
Guest frosted Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 THOU what comes to any wireless **** they are completely ca.. in sense of security --> My absolute NO for wireless gear! this is repeat on another thread but surly using wireless IT technology and ip ing the cameras using conversion blocks this resolves most of the issues? mac adress and wep is pretty damn secure.
Guest add Posted March 17, 2006 Posted March 17, 2006 Uh huh, but IP cameras can have lag, and like.. it's just not the same as watching an analogue camera *hides*
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