Honeywell camera network requirements include a stable internet connection with sufficient upload speed (e.g., 768 Kbps for AlarmNet or 2 Mbps for IPCAM-WOC1 per camera), meeting IEEE 802.3af PoE standards if using PoE, and a trusted, secure network with firewall protection. For wireless cameras, a router with WPS is required, or a separate WAP-PLUS access point can be used.
Network and connectivity
- Internet Connection: Requires a stable connection with sufficient upload speed. For some AlarmNet cameras, this is a minimum of 768 Kbps per camera, while other models may require at least 2 Mbps.
- Wired Connection: A wired Ethernet connection is recommended for stability.
- Wireless Connection: For wireless models, a router with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is needed, or a separate Honeywell WAP-PLUS access point can be used.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE): If using PoE, the power source must be a listed Information Technology Equipment meeting the IEEE 802.3af standard.
- Ethernet Cable: Avoid connecting the Ethernet cable to “exposed (outside plant) networks”.
Network security and configuration
- Trusted Network: Deploy cameras on a trusted network to minimize security risks.
- Firewall: A firewall is necessary, especially for any network with internet access.
- Port Configuration: Block all ports on the camera except for HTTPS (port 443 or a user-defined port).
- Intrusion Detection/Prevention: A network-based intrusion detection system (IDS) or intrusion prevention system (IPS) is recommended.
- Dedicated Network: For intranet environments, consider using a dedicated router/switch for cameras and restricting access via an IP/MAC address whitelist.
- IP/MAC Filter: Enable the camera’s IP/MAC filter to prevent denial-of-service attacks.
- Quality of Service (QoS): If using QoS, all network switches and routers must support it, and the video devices used must be QoS-enabled.