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ea axe u ise e ‘ Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2022 with funding from Kahle/Austin Foundation https://archive.org/details/savvyguidetohome0000muel THE SAVVY GUIDE TO HOME SECURITY Other books in the SAVVY Guide series The Savvy Guide to Home Theater, ISBN 0-7906-1303-4 The Savvy Guide to Digital Photography, ISBN 0-7906-1309-3 The Savvy Guide to Fantasy Sports, ISBN 0-7906-1313-1 The Savvy Guide to Digital Music, ISBN 0-7906-1317-4 The Savvy Guide to Motorcycles, ISBN 0-7906-1316-6 Mueller, John, 1958- The savvy guide to home security / C 35305210993253 ca 08/21/06 THE SAVVY GUIDE TO HOME SECURITY John Paul Mueller INDYAECHiS PUBLISHING Indianapolis © 2005 by Sams Technical Publishing, LLC, under the Indy-Tech Publishing imprint. Indy-Tech Publishing is an imprint of Sams Technical Publishing, LLC, 9850 E. 30th St., Indianapolis, IN 46229. All rights reserved. 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International Standard Book Number: 0-7906- 1315-8 Chief Executive Officer: Alan Symons President: Scott Weaver Chief Operating Officer: Richard White Acquisitions Editor: Brad Schepp Editorial Assistant: Dana Eaton Copy Editor: Cheryl Hoffman Technical Editor: Richard White Typesetter: Cheryl Hoffman Cover Design: Robin Roberts Cover Photos: Provided by Andrew Gordon Interior Illustrations: Provided by the author Interior Photos: Provided by the author Drawings: Provided by the author Trademark acknowledgments: Where the names of companies, brands, etc are used, the registered trademarks have generally been noted. The companies mentioned in this text in no way endorse the contents of this book, nor have they participated in the publication of this book. All product illustrations, names, and logos are trade- marks of their respective manufacturers, including all terms in this book that are known or suspected to be trade- marks or service marks. Use of an illustration, term, or logo in this book should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark, or regarded as an association with or endorsement from the respective trademark holder. Manufactured in the USA, at Ripon Community Printers, Ripon, WI To the instructors at Milwaukee Technical High School who gave me my start in electronics. I have always viewed my four years there as time well spent. 7 - 0 jm - ‘ile ee : _ i ee: ae ee ig joel a wh ae S iis ¥ it ji ’ e a : =. 7 : : wl CONTENTS SS Acknowledgments Introduction i Why I Wrote This Book, 12 - What This Book Can Offer You, 13 - How This Book Is Organized, 13 - Who Should Read This Book? 16 - Icons Used in This Book, 17 Hi Understanding Your Home Security Needs 19 Defining Home Security, 20 - Deciding What You Want to Protect, 23 - Determining What Kind of System You Need, 27 - Interview with Doug Bentley, 34 . Setting a Security System Price Goal, 43 - Physical Security versus Alarms and Monitoring, 44 - Understanding Home Security Risks, 44 . Creating an Escape Route Plan, 48 - Let’s Start Securing, 48 2 Choosing a Preconfigured Solution 51 Determining Whether a Custom Solution Makes Sense, 52 . Considering Security Vendor Services, 54 - Interview with Jamie Goldsmith, 58 . Monitoring Home System Alarms, 68 - Let’s Start Securing, 70 3 Designing a Hybrid System 73 Defining a Hybrid System, 74 . Considering Your Capabilities, 79 - Interview with Tom Peters, 80 - Defining the System, 85 - Contracting the Hybrid System Work, 89 - Let’s Start Securing, 90 Contents 4 Considering Custom Solutions 93 Defining Custom Solution Requirements, 94 - Considering Security Sensors, 100 - Interview with Eric Gagnon, 102 - Developing Physical Security Elements, 117 - Enabling Those with Special Needs, 119 - Let's Start Securing, 120 5 Installing the Hardware BAL Understanding the Security System Types, 122 - Installing the Security System, 125 - Security Camera Components, 131 - Running Cables, 138 . Adding Physical Security, 141 - Securing Wireless and Hardwired Systems, 142 - Considering Power Requirements, 144 - Configuring the Software, 146 - Let's Start Securing, 148 6 Testing the Setup 158 Validating the System, 152 - Interview with Mark Mueller, 154 - Performing a Preplanned Security Test, 161 - Checking the Monitoring System, 165 - Conducting Physical System Checks, 167 - Using an Outside Testing Company, 175 - Conducting a Power-Off Test, 176 - Let's Start Securing, 178 7 Adding Automation as Needed 181 Understanding Automation Basics, 183 . Considering the Types of Automation, 189 - Interview with Muhammad and Marilyn Kharbush, 190 . Relying on Simple Automation Whenever Possible, 199 . Adding Timers, 200 . Using a Personal Computer, 201 - Working with Remote Connections, 203 . Understanding When Automation is Counterproductive, 204 - Keeping the Automation Secure, 205 - Let’s Start Securing, 205 8 Maintaining Your System 200 Good, Better, and Best Maintenance Practices, 208 - Cleaning the System, 213 - Interview with Greg Hahn, 214 - Performing Random Testing, 222 . Updating Your Equipment, 223 . Diagnosing Potential Problems, 227 - Let’s Start Securing, 228 Appendix A: Home Security Vendors 229 Appendix B: Fifty-two Savvy Tips for Better Home Security 249 Appendix C: An Overview of Home Security Standards 257 Glossary 267 Index 281 About the Author 287
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