If you’re building a CCTV There are two main types camera system, you have two of recording systems in the camera options: Internet market. The first being the Protocol (IP) or analog. Due to DVR which is cheaper and its compatibility with most easier to setup. The second applications, IP is the being the NVR which is preferred choice for modern fairly more expensive and capabilities. It’s advised to requires some technical choose an analog camera if knowledge. The larger the you have a legacy digital HDD, the further you can recording system with older playback. The higher the technology. Wired is best for quality of the camera, the larger properties as the system lesser you can playback as facilitates multiple devices it takes more space. In my running on larger properties estimate a 8 channel 1080p without taxing your network. with a 1TB HDD will give Consider wireless versions for you roughly a week of more temporary or smaller playback. Probably lesser spaces not requiring several because the quality is high. cameras and extended DVR (Digital Video coverage. This network is also Recorder) are mostly wired. convenient due to the absence You need special of drilling holes or equipment to make it cumbersome wires. If your wireless. NVR systems space is a temporary or leased MONITOR (Network Video Recorder) property, these cameras can A monitor facilitates arguably the most important function of a security run either via ethernet be easily removed and camera: viewing captured images and footage. Your selected monitor cables or wireless. Higher uninstalled without major will mostly be dependent on your chosen camera and recording picture quality (720p, interference and alterations. software. Deciding how many monitors you’ll need is dependent upon 1080p) can be achieved by where and what you’ll be monitoring. Unless you operate a large-scale NVR compared to DVR. facility, three to five screens is a good starting point. You can also easily add or remove monitors as your needs change.