Managing IP Cameras with an NVR (Network Video Recorder)

Introduction: The Data Flood

A single 4K IP security camera streaming video 24/7 generates a massive amount of data. If a business puts 20 of these cameras on their main office Wi-Fi, the network will slow to a crawl, and the internet bill will be astronomical. The professional solution is an NVR (Network Video Recorder).

The Private Subnet Hub

An NVR acts as its own specialized router and hard drive. You plug the cameras directly into the back of the NVR using PoE cables. The NVR gives the cameras local, private IP addresses that cannot reach the internet. All the video is recorded locally. Only the NVR itself is connected to the company internet, allowing the boss to view the feeds remotely without bogging down the office Wi-Fi.

Conclusion

NVRs provide the perfect blend of local, high-bandwidth recording and secure, low-bandwidth remote viewing. Verify your camera data limits here.