How to Install a Wired Security Camera

Step by step

1. 5 min

   Determine the camera placement

   Select a mounting location that offers a clear, unobstructed field of view. Ensure the mounting surface is solid and accessible for cable routing, keeping in mind the camera's ideal height is 8 to 10 feet to balance coverage and tamper resistance.

   Note: Avoid direct pointing into bright light sources or reflections to prevent sensor flare.
2. 10 min

   Mark and drill mounting holes

   Use the provided template to mark the screw holes on the mounting surface. Drill pilot holes to prevent splitting the material, then drill a larger central hole to accommodate the Ethernet or power cabling.

   Note: Use masonry bits if mounting directly to brick or concrete.
3. 20 min

   Run the cable to the access point

   Feed your Ethernet cable from the mounting location through the wall or along the soffit to your network switch or NVR. Use fish tape to pull cabling through tight spaces inside wall cavities.

   Note: Always leave a drip loop in the cable before it enters the building to prevent water ingress.
4. 5 min

   Terminate and attach the camera

   Connect the cable to the camera pigtail, ensuring the connection is protected inside the mounting base or a waterproof junction box. Secure the camera body to the mounting bracket using the included screws.

   Note: Apply a bead of outdoor-rated silicone sealant around the base of the camera if it does not have a factory-fitted gasket.
5. 5 min

   Power on and configure the system

   Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your PoE switch or NVR. Launch the camera's management software or mobile application to detect the new hardware and complete the initial setup.

   Note: Check the NVR status page to confirm the IP address has been assigned and the stream is active.