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IP CCTV Installation on PoE network cabling

Network cameras on PoE cabling, recorded by an NVR and viewed securely on your phone, installed by a team that understands both CCTV and networks.

CCTV and networking together

IP CCTV, installed by network engineers

IP cameras send video over a network cable, just like a computer. With Power over Ethernet, one Cat6 cable carries both power and video, so there is no separate power supply at each camera. The result is sharper images, smarter detection and a system that is easy to expand.

Because IP CCTV is a network, it needs to be designed like one. We plan cable routes, PoE switch capacity, IP addressing and bandwidth, so cameras stay online and your other devices are not slowed down. Then we set up recording, detection rules and secure remote viewing.

Network Installation
1 cable
carries power and video to each camera

What is included

A complete IP CCTV installation

IP cameras

HD and 4K network cameras with strong night vision.

Cat6 PoE cabling

Cables run, terminated and tested to each camera.

PoE switching

Switches with enough power budget for every camera.

NVR recording

A network video recorder with storage sized to your needs.

Smart detection

People and vehicle detection, line crossing and zones.

Secure remote viewing

App access set up securely, with unique passwords.

Why choose IP CCTV

The advantages over older analogue systems.

Not sure what you need? Tell us what is happening and we will advise.

No-obligation quote

What affects the cost

Your quote follows a survey of the site and network. It depends on:

How it works

How an IP CCTV installation works

01

Survey

Camera positions, cable routes and your network checked.

02

Design

Cameras, switches, recorder and IP plan agreed.

03

Install

Cabling, cameras and network equipment fitted.

04

Configure

Recording, detection and remote viewing set up.

Who it is for

IP CCTV for every size of site

Homes

Sharp footage and smart alerts on a few cameras.

Offices

Cameras alongside an existing business network.

Large sites

Many cameras across buildings, yards and car parks.

IP CCTV tips

Free quote

Get a free IP CCTV quote

Tell us a little about your property and what you need. We will call you back to talk it through and arrange a free site survey.

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FAQs

IP CCTV Installation questions

Straight answers to the questions we are asked most. If yours is not here, send us a message and we will reply.

Analogue cameras send video over coaxial cable to a DVR. IP cameras send digital video over network cable to an NVR, giving higher resolution, smarter features and simpler cabling with PoE.
Power over Ethernet carries electrical power and data on the same network cable, so each camera needs only one cable and no separate power supply.
Recording happens on your local network, not over the internet. Remote viewing uses some upload bandwidth only while you are watching.
A standard network cable run can be up to 100 metres. For longer distances we add a switch, a fibre link or a wireless bridge.
Sometimes. For most systems we recommend a dedicated PoE switch or a separate network segment, so the cameras do not compete with other devices.