Covering long distances
Fibre, intermediate switches and wireless bridges for cameras far from the building.
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CCTV installation in Mesogeia for large plots and warehouses
In Mesogeia distances are long, power does not always reach the edge of the plot and the internet line is often weak. We design cameras that work in those conditions, for homes, wineries and warehouses.
Free first meetingAcross Attica
Long perimetersFibre and wireless bridges
Viewing on a weak lineStarlink or 4G where needed
Surge protectionFor cables in open ground
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CCTV installation in Mesogeia: distance, power and connectivity
CCTV installation in Mesogeia starts with three questions that rarely come up in town. How far is the furthest camera from the recorder? Is there power at that point? And is the internet line good enough for you to watch the cameras when you are away?
A network cable reaches about 100 metres. On a plot in Markopoulo or at a warehouse in Spata, distances are often longer. There we use fibre in conduit, an intermediate PoE switch in a weatherproof cabinet, or a point-to-point wireless bridge between buildings and masts.
A survey in this area is done on foot, around the whole plot. We note existing conduits, points with power, high spots for masts and where it gets dark at night.
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Detached houses and large plots
In detached houses in Koropi, Paiania and the settlements around them, the house often sits in the middle of a large plot with the gate far from the front door. You need a camera at the gate for faces and number plates, cameras on the sides of the house and, depending on the plot, cameras on sheds, stables or the pool plant room.
Animals are the most common cause of false alerts outside town: dogs, cats, foxes, birds. We use cameras that tell people and vehicles apart and, on long perimeters, combine them with Ajax perimeter alarm detectors.
Further south, in Saronida, we installed Starlink with custom mounts and a camera system at a private house. It was a typical East Attica job: a house with a garden, the need for a connection that holds up and cameras the owner can watch from afar.
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When the internet is not enough for the cameras
Cameras record locally and do not need the internet to work. They do need it for you to watch them on your phone, and what matters there is the line's upload speed, not download. In many parts of Mesogeia VDSL offers very low upload and remote video stutters.
In those cases we set up a second, lighter stream for phone viewing while recording stays at full resolution. Where even that is not enough, we recommend Starlink or a 4G/5G connection, which we also install.
- High-resolution main stream for recording on the NVR
- Low-bitrate sub-stream for viewing away from home
- Alerts with a snapshot instead of live video when the line is weak
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Wineries, farms and warehouses near the airport
Wineries in Mesogeia usually have a shop with visitors, a store with barrels and equipment, and vineyards around the buildings. Cameras cover the vehicle entrance, the shop, the store and the machinery, not the workers in the vineyard. The same cabling can also serve temperature and humidity sensors for the cellar.
Around the airport, in Spata and Paiania, warehouses and distribution centres need cameras on loading bays, in the lorry yard and at doors, with night vision for shifts that start before dawn. There we recommend managed switches and an NVR in a locked rack, with a UPS.
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Lightning, dust and outdoor cabling
A long cable in open ground acts like an aerial in a storm. A surge from a nearby lightning strike can burn out a camera, switch and recorder together. On outdoor runs we fit surge protection and proper earthing and, over long distances, we prefer fibre, which carries no current.
Dust from dirt roads and fields settles on lenses and in equipment fans. Outdoor cabinets must be sealed, and lenses need cleaning more often than in town, especially after the summer.
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What we offer in Mesogeia
Connectivity for viewing
Settings for weak lines and, where needed, Starlink or 4G/5G.
Equipment protection
Surge protection, earthing and UPS for outdoor cable runs.
Fewer false events
Person and vehicle detection, so animals do not trigger alerts.
Cameras and sensors
On the same network, LoRaWAN sensors for cellars, fridges and stores.
How we work
Steps on a large plot
Photos and a map
Send photos and a map screenshot of the plot. That way we arrive at the survey with an idea of distances and positions.
A survey of the whole perimeter
We walk the plot and check power, conduits, high points and the speed of your internet line.
Cabling and connectivity plan
We propose where cable goes, where fibre, where a wireless bridge, and how you will watch the cameras remotely.
Installation and a night test
After installation we check the image and alerts in the evening too, which is the most critical time.
Handover
Phone app, accounts, notice signs and instructions for exporting a clip.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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How much does CCTV installation on a plot in Mesogeia cost?
On large plots the cost is driven mainly by distance, not by the cameras. What counts is how many metres of cable or fibre are needed, whether conduits exist, whether masts or wireless bridges are needed and whether there is power at each point. We do not publish prices. After a free site survey we give you an itemised quote.
My line is slow. Will I be able to watch the cameras on my phone?
In most cases yes, with a low-resolution sub-stream for remote viewing. Recording stays at full quality on the recorder. If the line cannot manage even that, a Starlink or 4G/5G connection solves the problem.
How far from the house can a camera go?
With a plain network cable, up to about 100 metres from the switch. For longer distances we use an intermediate switch, fibre or a wireless bridge, so in practice distance is not an obstacle; only the way of connecting changes.
What if there is no power at the edge of the plot?
If a network cable reaches it, the camera is powered over PoE from the building. If not, we look at a local supply from your electrician or another solution we assess on site. We do not propose anything before seeing the spot.
Can lightning damage the cameras?
It can happen on long outdoor cables without protection. We fit surge protection, proper earthing and, over long distances, fibre that carries no current. No measure rules out lightning damage completely, but it greatly reduces the risk.
Can I have cameras in the vineyard?
To protect property you can cover entrances, stores and machinery. Cameras are not used to monitor workers, who must be informed in advance. For specific cases ask your legal adviser or the Data Protection Authority.
Can the cameras work together with an alarm?
Yes, and on large plots we recommend it. An Ajax alarm with perimeter detectors gives a fast alert and the cameras immediately show what is happening, so you can decide whether to call for help.
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