Need Help with Lorex System

[ERogan5877]

Hello, I own self storage facilities. The one facility is roughly 4 acres. When I started building I developed 2 acres. I installed a Lorex POE system. I just finished the other 2 acres. Because this part was already paved, I put a second electrical service in since I didn’t want to have to saw cut and dig up the pavement.

I am installing additional POE cameras. My question is, is there anything I can buy to connect the cameras wirelessly to the existing system. (I purchased an additional Lorex system since it’s cheaper than buying the cameras separately) I can add another switch for these cameras. I’m wondering if I could use some type of WiFi extender from the office area to get access over to the other area (around 800-900 LF)

What would everyone recommend? I have the second DVR system that worst case scenario is I just need to have the Internet provider drop a second service to the new DVR but I would rather have it on the same system if possible.

The new cameras system I purchased is (which I bought mainly for cameras)

I am currently running 3 switches. Two are in actual storage unit buildings and the 3rd is in the office with the DVR. I currently have 24 cameras running and adding 8 or so more.

Lorex NC4K8-3224WB 32 Channel 4K Surveillance System with N882A38B 8TB 4K Fusion NVR, 16 Port ACCLPS263B POE Switch and 24 E841CA-E 8MP White Bullet Cameras​

The DVR that’s currently in use is

Lorex 16 Channel 4K 4MP IP Security System with NR9163X NVR and 12 4MP LNB4173B Bullet Cameras 4MP IP Cameras, Color Night Vision LN10804-1612W​

 

[Dan]

Hi @ERogan5877

If both sites are on different electrical circuits then probably the only way you could link both sites would be to use a WiFi Bridge

There may be limitations to using a WiFi Bridge (most likely ones being bandwidth limitations and distance between buildings) so I would recommend speaking directly to WiFi Gear who I have linked above as they specialise in WiFi equipment.

 

[ERogan5877]

Hi @ERogan5877

If both sites are on different electrical circuits then probably the only way you could link both sites would be to use a WiFi Bridge

There may be limitations to using a WiFi Bridge (most likely ones being bandwidth limitations and distance between buildings) so I would recommend speaking directly to WiFi Gear who I have linked above as they specialise in WiFi equipment.

Thank you for the response, I am actually in the US. Do you actually know of any companies state side?

 

[Dan]

Unfortunately not, we are UK-based.

If you google search for "WiFi Bridges" I am sure you will find suppliers/installers in your region that can offer advice.

 

[David]

@ERogan5877
If this is for 24/7 site security I would not rely on wireless connectivity. If you have to use wireless see my points below.

Keep the distance between wireless bridges as short as possible.
Calculate how much bandwidth your new cameras will need and allow for future expansion.
Avoid connecting the new cameras wirelessly back to the wireless bridge, use ethernet cables
If anyone recommends wireless repeaters, walk away. Your wireless network latency will increase and reduce bandwidth available for the cameras.