Wireless Security Camera With Local Storage

I like having my own local storage and not having to pay extra for it.

Great storage for security DVR.

I needed to connect an outdoor wireless security camera to Wifi but the signal on the main router wasn't strong enough to penetrate a thick masonry wall. The TP-link solved this problem. I set it up inside at the wall needing signal penetration but in line with the router. It worked perfectly - having a booster closer to the camera did the trick.

WiFi 6 is offering faster speeds and better security than previous generations. Unifi has been steadily releasing their lineup and the Unifi 6 Pro is near the top. Only the Unifi 6 Enterprise offers better performance. The Pro features all of the WiFi 6 goodies you want like WPA 3 encryption, upstream MiMo, and better mounting plate than the previous generation. My use case is for an put building that I wanted to extend coverage to for cameras and mobile devices when using the back yard. See the submitted photo for OpenSpeedTest results to a local NAS. The upstream Mimo numbers show an effectively maxed out gigabit ethernet connection which is a new feature for Gen 6 WiFi. The AP does get a little hot in a non-climate controlled building but a small USB fan is keeping this cool. The literature says operating Temps should be fine in this environment but it did seem too hot to me. This last part is for those unfamiliar with Ubiquiti/Unifi. Unifi is a prosumer class enterprise networking solution. If offers single pane of glass management of APs, switches, and gateways. You do need a cloud hosted controller or a local controller (Unifi Cloud Key). You also need some intermediate level knowledge of networking. But it offers a powerful set of tools such as VLANs, considerable configuration flexibility, and frequent patches and security updates. I've been using Unifi since 2018 and am very pleased with the performance and price point.

Got this to extend the range on my wireless modem for my security cameras. So far I love it!!

I wanted a local storage solution for our Photo Archives even though we have networked and cloud-based servers. With its mirrored RAID configuration I'm confident we won't lose any images. The Thunderbolt interface is fast and having USB 3.0 makes it flexible. A while back we had our company servers (and backup servers) crash and would have lost 15-20 years worth of images if it hadn't been for our local archives. So I kind of swear by these now.

I needed a second surge protector as the amount of disk storage needed for local backup of my photography and video portfolio has grown over time. Making sure all of your computer gear and years of work are properly protected is essential and something that most people seem to overlook.

This is a great drive for either exchanging files between companies or for long term local storage. Would absolutely buy it again and again. Ships very easily to vendors.

I recently acquired a Dell 5180 workstation. It has a mirror pair of boot SSDs but not local storage. Fine for an enterprise workstation, but not a home system. The Icy Dock enabled me to add two more 2.5 HDDs and a multi-card reader to teh only 5.25 bay.  Only complaint, had to purchase a SATA power splitter. Would have been easy to include in packaging.

Doorbell works great and does everything you’d expect. I love the fact that it’s local storage and does not require a subscription like Ring. Picture and audio quality is great.