: Isolate all IP cameras onto a dedicated Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN).
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| Feature | Analog Camera (CCTV) | Network Camera (IP) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Continuous electrical signal, sent to a DVR | Digital data packets, created and processed at the camera | | Image Quality | Lower resolution, typically maxes out at 1080p (4 MP) | Starts at 2 MP and goes beyond 4K (8 MP or more) | | Cabling | Requires separate coaxial cable for video and power cable | Single Ethernet cable for both data and power (PoE) | | Data Processing | Centralized processing at a DVR | Decentralized, with edge processing by the camera's onboard CPU | | Cybersecurity | Limited (analog signals are typically unencrypted) | Robust security features such as TLS 1.2+, AES 256-bit encryption, and ONVIF Profile T support | | Scalability | Limited by the number of ports on a DVR | Virtually unlimited; add cameras easily to a network switch | | Cost | Lower upfront cost; higher long-term maintenance | Higher upfront investment; lower long-term maintenance and operational costs | : Isolate all IP cameras onto a dedicated