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Wi-Fi jamming to knock out cameras suspected in nine Minnesota burglaries -- smart security systems vulnerable as tech becomes cheaper and easier to acquire (www.tomshardware.com)
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[–] 37 points 2 years ago (15 children)

A lot of the new systems can use battery powered cameras that are motion activated - they can last for a month+ on battery because they only turn fully on when they detect motion.

You're right though - if it's mission critical don't rely on wireless.

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  • [–] 12 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Some of them even have solar panels as well. It's very useful if you want to DYI installation without having to run cables all over the place (data and/or power).

    This Wi-Fi jamming stuff does seem like a huge issue. I was actually considering wireless down the line, but maybe a system with proper wired connections would be better.

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  • [–] 13 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Power over Ethernet (PoE) requires one wire for both data and power. You also need a PoE network switch, or a “PoE injector” which is basically a power brick that adds power to the network cord.

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  • [+] -7 points 2 years ago (9 children)

    Have wireless setup, works really well. If they want it that bad they can have it while I'm gone or risk their life while I'm there.

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  • [–] 23 points 2 years ago (8 children)

    If you don't care about your stuff, why would your risk your life to risk their lives? Lol

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  • [–] 15 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    If it were me, I wouldn’t be as worried if I wasn’t there to lose stuff. If I was there I would be concerned with violence against me or my family. Not concerned with stuff but very concerned with safety.

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  • [–] -2 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    Entering my house without permission while I'm there is a threat.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Yeah, if someone is nutty enough to come inside, they're getting shot. I don't live in a fortress, but you have to make the effort, and anyone making that effort probably doesn't have my family's well-being in mind.

    I also had a bear wander in my giant dog door, so there's that as well.

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