Requesting a connection between both buildings for a camera in the shed and a recorder in the office. The suitable approach depends on the available route, the distance, and what needs to be done when that connection temporarily fails.
Note where the cameras are located, where the recorder is situated, and which network equipment is already present. an existing internet connection in both buildings does not prove that the cameras are mutually accessible. Let the connection be marked with clear owners for both locations.
Is there a usable conduit route, can a new cable path be installed, or is a radio connection better to investigate? When considering cables, also factor in accessibility and future construction work on the property. For a network bridge, line-of-sight and mounting points are also important. Choose the technology based on the terrain, not just on the lowest equipment price.
Note where the equipment in the annex receives power. For example, a data connection over fiber optic does not provide PoE power to a camera on its own. The power specifications of the chosen components must also be checked for other connections. Include those provisions in the quotation.
Ask what is being recorded when the route between the buildings is not available. Some setups may use additional local storage, but that must be explicitly supported and configured. Do not promise uninterrupted recording based solely on the presence of an SD card slot.
Open all cameras and search for a recent footage via the normal workstation. Check with the installer how a connection failure is detected. Keep a overview of the terrain route so that maintenance does not start later with searching for an unknown intermediate connection.
Not necessarily. The network setup and accessibility are crucial; let the existing network be evaluated.
This depends on the desired availability and chosen storage configuration. Also discuss the behavior when the connection fails.
