A prestigious century-old educational institution required an urgent upgrade of its existing analog CCTV security system to a modern IP-based network. This transition aimed to strengthen campus safety, improve real-time surveillance capabilities, and facilitate centralized network management. Due to the historical significance and protected status of many campus buildings, the project demanded minimal structural modifications, reduced cabling disruption, and high-cost efficiency.
During the project evaluation, the institution's integrator engaged Ourten for a practical demonstration and comprehensive testing of Ethernet Extender solutions, confirming feasibility and performance advantages.
Challenges
The upgrade encountered several significant challenges:
1. Protected Historical Structures:
Extensive drilling or re-cabling was restricted due to architectural conservation guidelines, complicating the implementation of traditional Ethernet infrastructure.
2. Complex and Extensive Coverage Area:
The campus featured multiple buildings spread across expansive grounds, necessitating reliable signal transmission over distances far exceeding standard Ethernet limits.
3. Budget Constraints and Operational Downtime:
The institution required a solution that minimized both implementation costs and disruptions to academic schedules.
After evaluating several alternatives, the institution selected Ourten's Ethernet Extender solution. Comprehensive on-site testing validated its distinct advantages:
1. Leveraging Existing Infrastructure:
Ourten Ethernet Extenders seamlessly transmitted high-bandwidth IP video over existing analog coaxial cables, entirely removing the need for new cable installation.
2. Extended Transmission Capabilities:
The extenders reliably supported transmission distances up to 1,000 meters, easily covering all required surveillance points across the extensive campus.
3. Rapid, Non-Intrusive Deployment:
With simple plug-and-play functionality, installation times were drastically reduced, minimizing disruption to ongoing educational activities and campus life.
The historic educational institution successfully upgraded its security system from analog to IP by adopting Ourten's Ethernet Extender technology. Key outcomes included:
● Reduction in overall project costs by over 45% compared to traditional Ethernet cabling approaches.
● Accelerated project completion by 50%, significantly minimizing disruption to academic operations.
● Stable, high-performance IP security network, achieving full coverage and reliable surveillance throughout the historic campus.
The solution has been positively received by the school administration, staff, and students, enhancing safety while preserving the integrity of the institution's historic infrastructure.
