Firewall & Network Security
Separate cameras from the office network, on site
Our security cameras and recorder sit on the same network as the office computers.
Our security cameras and recorder sit on the same network as the office computers.
Cameras and recorders often run old firmware and are rarely updated. On a flat network, a compromised camera can reach every computer and server in the office, and many recorders also try to reach cloud services nobody asked for. Moving them to their own VLAN contains that risk without changing how the cameras record. The same approach suits door access controllers, smart TVs and building management gear.
What the technician does
- Create a dedicated camera VLAN on the firewall and switches
- Move the recorder and cameras across and block their internet access
- Allow viewing only from approved devices and test playback
Write down the camera recorder's admin password before the job - it is often needed to change its network settings.
About separate cameras from the office network
We create the camera VLAN, set the switch ports that feed cameras and the recorder, and readdress the devices. Firewall rules then allow only named computers to view footage and stop cameras talking to the internet or the rest of the network. If remote viewing is needed it goes through the VPN rather than an open port. We finish by checking live view and playback.
What usually causes it
- Cameras installed on the office network for convenience
- Recorder exposed to the internet for remote viewing
- A network health check flagged unmanaged IoT devices
- Cameras added by a separate installer with default settings
Before we arrive
- Admin logins for the current router or firewall, if you have them
- Your internet provider's account details and connection type
- A list of anything that must be reachable from outside, such as a camera recorder or accounting server
- Names of staff who work remotely and the devices they use
What a visit looks like
When you book separate cameras from the office network, you tell us what's going on and we reply with a time that suits you and a price. Nothing starts until you're happy with both.
On the day, the technician arrives, looks at the problem in person and confirms the plan with you before starting. If something turns out different from what was expected - a part is needed, or the cause is somewhere else - we stop and agree the change with you first.
When the work is done we test it with you, show you what was changed, and leave the area tidy. For business jobs we note what we did, so there is a record for whoever looks after your IT next.
Pricing
Each separate cameras from the office network job is priced before work starts. The price depends on what's involved - the size of the site, the equipment, and whether parts are needed - so the quickest way to a number is to tell us about the job on the booking form.
There is no contract and no monthly fee. You book the job you need and pay for that job.
Separate cameras from the office network: questions
Will we still be able to view the cameras?
Yes. Approved computers on the office network can still view live and recorded footage, and remote viewing can go through the VPN. What changes is that the cameras can no longer reach anything else.
Do our switches need replacing?
Only if they are unmanaged. Managed switches can carry several VLANs on the same cabling. If yours cannot, we can usually replace just the switch that the cameras connect to.
Do you do separate cameras from the office network on site?
Yes. We come to businesses and homes across Auckland and Hamilton and do the work where the equipment is.
How much does separate cameras from the office network cost?
It depends on what's involved. Tell us about the job on the form and we'll confirm the price before any work starts.