1.Choose a high, broad angle for your camera.

The best angle of any room is usually

looking down from the corner where the ceiling meets the walls. Make sure you can
clearly see all entries and exits and that the camera is near a power outlet.
 If you are mounting a camera outside, place it above 10ft so that it cannot be easily
knocked down.[4
2.Mount your camera to the wall. Some cameras come with sticky pads to adhere
your camera to the wall, but screwing your camera in is the safest way to mount your
cameras long-term. While every camera is different, most of them can be mounted the
same way:
 Place the mount in its desired location.
 Using a sharpie, make marks on the wall where each screw should go.
 Drill a hole for each screw using an electric drill
 Hammer in any molding pins.
 Screw the mount into the wall.
 Position the camera to your desired angle.[5
3.Attach your camera to a power source. Almost all cameras come with a power
adapter that plugs into a normal wall socket. Plug the small, round end into the power
input on the back of the camera and plug the other end into the outlet.
 If your power adapter is missing or broken, contact your manufacturer.
4.Attach a wired camera to your DVR. Surveillance equipment is connected using a
BNC (Bayonet Neill–Concelman) connection. BNC cables are simple to use -- they are
identical on both sides and you simply plug them into the appropriate port, turning a
small nut on the end to lock it in place. Plug one end into your camera's "Output" and
the other into one of the DVR "Input" ports.
 Note which input you plug into -- this is the input your DVR must be set to in order to
view your camera's video.
 If your cable does not have a BNC connection you can buy a simple BNC adapter
online or at a hardware store. This will slip onto the end of your cable to make it BNC
compatible.[6]
5.Link wireless cameras to your computer. Wireless cameras will come with a
software disc that you need to install to view your feeds. Follow the on-screen
instructions to access your cameras.[7]
 Some cameras have a small receiver that attaches to your computer through a USB
port. Make sure this is properly attached.
 Write down your camera's IP address (ex. 192.168.0.5) if provided -- this number can
be typed into any web browser to view your camera remotely.
6.Attach the monitor to the DVR. This connection frequently uses a BNC cable as
well, but some DVR's can attach with HDMI cables or coaxial cables. Using your
preferred connection, attach one end to the DVR's "Output" port and the other to the
monitor's "Input."
 You can hook up as many cameras as your DVR has inputs -- it will automatically
record every camera you install.
 Note which input you plug into-- this is the input you need to choose to see your
cameras.
7.Troubleshoot any connection issues. Check that the camera, DVR, and monitor
are all hooked up to a power supply and turned on. Make sure your cables are securely
attached and that you have selected the right inputs for your DVR and monitor. Some
monitors will display every camera at the same time, others have "input" buttons that
allow you to switch between cameras.