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Discovering the IP WORLD.(Feature)
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Security Dealer
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August 1, 2007
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Discovering the IP WORLD
by Greg McConnell
Exploring the basics of packets, routers, and switches
As a technician involved in the installation of video surveillance, access control, burglar alarms or other security systems, you've certainly heard about Internet Protocol (a.k.a. "IP"). However, how often do you really need to know IP for your everyday job? That is an important question to consider as more systems (and jobs) are moving to IP.
Dr. Bob Banerjee, Bosch's IP video products marketing manager, is quick to point out that many security technicians already know IP; they just have varying levels of knowledge. "Most DVRs are already on the network," notes ...