Network · Networks, servers & CCTV
Networks, servers and video surveillance (CCTV)
I design and build office networks, Proxmox servers and IP camera systems: cabling, Wi-Fi, firewall, backups and monitoring.
Who it is for
- Offices whose network grew without a plan and now fails.
- Homes and businesses that need reliable, well-installed cameras.
- Teams that want their own server instead of paying for several subscriptions.
What is included
- Network survey and diagram.
- Structured cabling, switches, Wi-Fi and segmentation.
- Firewall and switch configuration.
- Virtualized servers with Proxmox: VMs, containers, backups and monitoring.
- Network-wide DNS filtering.
- PoE IP CCTV systems: design, storage planning, installation and phone app.
- UPS units and power protection for critical gear.
How I work
How I work
- 01
Survey
I visit the site, measure distances and review what already exists: equipment, cabling and weak spots.
- 02
Design and proposal
Diagram, cabling plan, bill of materials and budget options, all in writing.
- 03
Installation
Clean, labeled cabling, configuration and end-to-end testing.
- 04
Documented handover
You get the diagram, the passwords and a user guide. Nothing stays in my head.
Camera systems that are thought through
Camera installations fail on details: a drive that cannot handle 24/7 recording, an exposed camera that gets stolen, unprotected cable or a promise of “face recognition” the hardware cannot deliver. That is why every project starts with a written design.
Case · private home in Mexico City
Three PoE IP cameras for a façade in a high-risk area
The request
- Two fixed cameras at both ends of the porch roof, protected against vandalism.
- A third, discreet camera hidden between two trees, covering the street in both directions and movable on demand.
- 24/7 recording and live view on the TV and the phone.
The solution
- 4 MP PoE bullet cameras, IP67 with 30 m infrared, each inside a steel cage bolted to the slab with security screws.
- For the third: a “2-in-1” camera (fixed panoramic lens + PTZ module) that records both directions at once, mounted on a galvanized pole inside the foliage, with the cable protected in conduit.
- A 4-channel PoE NVR —one channel free to grow— with a surveillance-grade drive, HDMI output to the TV and an app with PTZ control and alerts.
What the client received
- A technical proposal with a schematic preview of each camera location.
- A connection diagram and cabling plan (≈ 47 m + 20 % slack).
- A catalog of alternative models and three options by budget and delivery time (local stock or import).
- A table of recording days by drive size and quality, like the calculator below.
Clear expectations: none of the proposed models does face recognition; their smart features tell people from vehicles. I put it in writing so nobody would pay for something they would not get.
How many days will you record?
Recording days calculator
Storage per day
86.4 GB
Days of footage
22 approx.
Estimate: GB/day = channels × Mbps × 10.8. Recording on motion only typically multiplies the time by 3 (depends on the scene). The recorder overwrites the oldest footage when full.
Proxmox servers
I run my own Proxmox homelab with virtual machines, LXC containers and Docker: it hosts AI services, DNS filtering and internal tools, with disk health monitoring. The same foundation works for an office: one server for files, backups and applications instead of several subscriptions.
Networks you can maintain
At Totalplay I supervised data services over GPON fiber and configured network security with firewalls and switches. In an office, that means a documented, segmented network with properly configured gear, not cables nobody can trace.
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FAQ
Can I watch the cameras on my phone?
Yes. The recorder joins your network and I set it up with its app for live view, playback and motion alerts.
How many days of footage will I get?
It depends on the number of cameras, quality and drive size. Use the calculator on this page for an estimate; the proposal includes the exact numbers.
Should I get my own server?
If you pay for several subscriptions or need to keep data in your office, a Proxmox server can consolidate backups, files and services. We look at the numbers before deciding.
Shall we talk?
Tell me what you need and I will tell you how I would solve it, no strings attached.