As professional security camera technicians, we have installed surveillance systems in factories, warehouses, office buildings, and large outdoor areas. Through these projects, we have learned that understanding distance limitations and transmission media is critical for a reliable installation. For example, a standard Ethernet cable cannot directly connect an IP camera over a distance of 500 meters (1,640 feet).
In our experience from field installations, using Ethernet cables beyond 100 meters for IP cameras often leads to unstable connections. This can cause the camera to go offline or stop displaying video on the monitoring system.
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