Re: [luv-talk] wireless-IP-CCTV ?

Andrew McGlashan wrote:
> On 8/08/2013 6:23 PM, Rohan McLeod wrote:
>> I came across the following device on GumTree
>> "Tenvis Motion Detection Tilt Zoom Wireless Wifi IP Security Cam ($84.95)"
>> seems to "* Support wifi: 802.11b/g wireless networking";
>> with  "* Network connection methods - TCP/IP, HTTP, ICMP, DHCP, FTP,
>> SMTP, PPPOE";
> A WiFi camera is for courtesy, not security.  My view is that security
> cameras need to be hard wired so that WiFi cannot be interfered with and
> become it's own vulnerability -- you are only as good as your weakest link.
Andrew thanks for your interest; after replies from Steve and Trent:
ie. -"802.11b/g " wouldn't reach 50m and  through block of flats and
- anyone who would steal my van, would probably steal the camera !;

I have put the project on hold;
-the situation is far from ideal with no obvious access to power;
-distant, obscured, extremely public , unsecurable location;
-no guarantee the body-corporate would even agree to DIY security 
modifications
I suppose my security 'philosophy' is that all security is just a way of 
delaying access;
if a thief can be convinced that his/her time can be more profitably  
employed else where ,
it has done it's job;

                                                   regards Rohan McLeod