Hard-wired or plug and plug camera means there is a video/power cable that is connected to the camera. The video portion of the cable must be connected to the input jack on your recording or viewing device. The power portion of the cable must supply power to the camera. The power source is usually a wall outlet or another source of 110-120 volt power supply that can supply power to the AC adapter. All our camera operate on 12 volts.

The main difference is the type of technology and the type of installation. When it comes to the system's capabilities and effectiveness, there is no difference.

We carry both hardwired and wireless equipment. It all depends on the location. In a residential setting where the basement is finished and where there is no access to the ceiling, then we would have to install a wireless system. If there is access to the basement ceiling then we can install the hardwired system. Please note that every home is different, and our security consultants are trained to be able to offer you the most appropriate system and design for you location and needs.

It really depends on your needs. A wired camera will provide a very crisp picture and bright, clear stream, but will require that wires be run from the camera(s) to the Network Appliance. Wireless technology eliminates the need to run wiring from the camera(s) and simplifies installation and the movement of camera(s). The picture from a wireless connection will lose a little brightness and sharpness when compared to the picture from a wired camera, however both technologies are very acceptable.

That a 110VAC motor is to be controlled by a wall switch, and the power cord is a pigtail, which is physically “hard wired” to the wiring inside of an electrical junction box. The switch provides both power and operational control. Note that drapery motors cannot be hard wired.

A wireless camera does not need an RCA cable connected from the camera to the TV or VCR. A wireless hidden camera has a video transmitter, as well as the pinhole camera concealed inside the object. The object only needs power from a wall receptacle. A wireless receiver is included with every wireless camera; the receiver is what is connected to the "video in" on your TV, VCR, or computer. The receiver also requires power from a wall receptacle.

Wired cameras have a video cable that runs from the camera in the barn to your TV. Wireless cameras have a built-in transmitter that sends the video signal to a receiver. The receiver connects to your TV. With a wireless system, you do not have a cable running from the barn to your house.

Wireless access points operate within the 2.4GHz frequency range and are prone to interference from microwave ovens, other unknown access points in the area, some cordless phones and many other environmental factors that may be passing between you and the access point at any given time. Though the wireless protocol was designed to be robust, it is still radio frequency, and it can be interrupted by various pieces of equipment and/or structures.

A wired network and a wireless network function similarly. We have provided below a chart that shows the main differences in the two networks. Installation is non-intrusive. The installation can be completed with minimal mess and will not disturb your guests. Guests wirelessly "connect" to the network and type in their password. Their password is valid for the length of their stay. Guests can connect only where there is a network jack. Usually, they need to be at the desk in a guest room.

The wireless model includes both 802.11g (wireless) and 10/100 ethernet (wired) connections. The wired-only model has only the ethernet interface. Aside from that, they are the same.

This may be the trickiest question to answer. Plan on a maximum of 4 wireless cameras, even though there are 4 channels on the 1.2GHz frequencyand 4 channels on the 2.4GHz frequency. When more than four wireless cameras operate together, an anomaly occurs.

A hard-wired camera needs to be physically connected to a TV, VCR, or computer. There is a thin, light-weight cable that goes from the camera to the viewing or recording device. The cable is a dual-purpose cable; it carries power and video. We offer this cable in lengths up to 150 ft., ready to connect. A wireless camera does not need an RCA cable connected from the camera to the TV or VCR.

quot;Just as fast" is a vague term. It could be that for simple operations, like browsing web pages, that the wireless network will be just as fast as the wired network, but there is much more bandwidth available to the wired network than the wireless one.

Wired cameras have a video cable that runs from the camera to your recording or viewing device such as a DVR, VCR or monitor. Wireless cameras have a built-in transmitter that sends the video signal to a receiver. The receiver connects to your recording or viewing device.

The kind of network you install in your home is a personal choice. Each type of home network functions very well when installed correctly. Ethernet(wired) is easier to set up, cheaper and generally provides the highest speeds, but wireless(802.11-based) networking provides more mobility and flexibility of PC location. Powerline (wired networking using your home's outlets) is an appealling compromise between complexity and portability.

There is no easy answer for this, and both have their advantages and disadvantages. Consider also that all the DrayTek models with WLAN built-in also have the 4-port switch - so you can use both wired and wireless connections in the same LAN. Not always convenient to run the cables through the house or office - particularly for rented premises. Note however that the older slower 802.11B speed of 11Mbps is still faster than the 8Mbps max. speed for ADSL technology, let alone the 1.

Even though wireless networks look attractive for use everywhere, wired networks still give the best performance and speed. In general, a wireless connection works like a wired Ethernet connection. Wireless connection speeds may be up to 54 megabits per second, but the actual throughput is roughly half the connection speed. Also this bandwidth is shared among all users connected via wireless in a given area.