SECUREONIX CCTV Networking Course

About Course

A specialist CCTV networking course covering LAN/WAN fundamentals, IP addressing, subnet mask, gateway, DNS, DHCP and static IP, switches and PoE, router configuration, ping and network testing, ports and protocols, RTSP, ONVIF, port forwarding, DDNS, public IP, CGNAT, remote viewing, VPN, site-to-site VPN, central NVR recording, 4G CCTV networking, P2P/PtMP wireless CCTV, VLAN basics, bandwidth planning, multi-site CCTV and network troubleshooting. SECUREONIX course completion certificate subject to training and assessment requirements.

Course Content

01 – CCTV Networking Fundamentals

1.1 – CCTV Networking: Why Networks Matter in Modern CCTV
1.2 – LAN, WAN, Internet & CCTV Network Architecture
1.3 – Network Devices: Router, Switch, PoE Switch, Access Point & CPE
1.4 – Ethernet, MAC Address, IP Address & Data Communication Basics
1.5 – CCTV Network Topologies & Practical System Design

02 – IP Addressing, Subnet Mask, Gateway & DNS

03 – DHCP, Static IP & Network Planning

04 – Network Switches, PoE & VLAN Basics

05 – Router Configuration & Network Testing

06 – CCTV Ports, Protocols, ONVIF & RTSP

07 – Port Forwarding, DDNS & Static Public IP

08 – CGNAT & Remote Access Troubleshooting

09 – VPN for CCTV & Site-to-Site Connectivity

10 – 4G CCTV & Remote Site Networking

11 – Point-to-Point & Point-to-Multipoint Wireless CCTV

12 – Central NVR & Multi-Site CCTV Architecture

13 – Bandwidth Planning & Network Troubleshooting

14 – Networking Practical Assessment & Certification

About Course

Course Content

01 – CCTV Networking Fundamentals

1.1 – CCTV Networking: Why Networks Matter in Modern CCTV

1.2 – LAN, WAN, Internet & CCTV Network Architecture

1.3 – Network Devices: Router, Switch, PoE Switch, Access Point & CPE

1.4 – Ethernet, MAC Address, IP Address & Data Communication Basics

1.5 – CCTV Network Topologies & Practical System Design

02 – IP Addressing, Subnet Mask, Gateway & DNS

2.1 – IPv4 Address Structure & Private IP Ranges

2.2 – Subnet Mask Explained for CCTV Installers

2.3 – Default Gateway: Purpose, Configuration & Common Errors

2.4 – DNS Explained & Its Role in CCTV Remote Connectivity

2.5 – IP, Subnet, Gateway & DNS Practical Configuration and Troubleshooting

03 – DHCP, Static IP & Network Planning

3.1 – DHCP Explained: Automatic IP Assignment in CCTV Networks

3.2 – Static IP Addressing for Cameras, NVRs, DVRs & Network Devices

3.3 – DHCP Reservation, IP Conflicts & Duplicate IP Troubleshooting

3.4 – Professional CCTV IP Address Planning & Documentation

3.5 – Practical Network Planning for Small, Medium & Multi-Camera CCTV Sites

04 – Network Switches, PoE & VLAN Basics

4.1 – Network Switch Basics: Unmanaged, Managed, Fast Ethernet & Gigabit

4.2 – PoE Standards, PoE Budget & CCTV Power Planning

4.3 – Uplink Ports, Gigabit Uplinks & Switch Cascading for CCTV

4.4 – Managed Switches, VLAN Basics & CCTV Network Segmentation

4.5 – PoE Switch Selection, Configuration & Troubleshooting Practical

05 – Router Configuration & Network Testing

5.1 – Router Basics: WAN, LAN, NAT, DHCP & Routing for CCTV

5.2 – Router LAN IP, DHCP Server & Static Network Configuration

5.3 – Ping, Traceroute, ARP & Basic CCTV Network Testing

5.4 – Diagnosing Gateway, DNS, Cable, Switch & Router Connectivity Problems

5.5 – Router Configuration & End-to-End CCTV Network Testing Practical

06 – CCTV Ports, Protocols, ONVIF & RTSP

6.1 – TCP vs UDP & Common CCTV Network Protocols

6.2 – HTTP, HTTPS, Server Ports & CCTV Device Web Access

6.3 – ONVIF Protocol: Discovery, Profiles, Authentication & Compatibility

6.4 – RTSP Streaming: Port 554, Stream URLs & Live Video Testing

6.5 – CCTV Ports, ONVIF & RTSP Troubleshooting Practical

07 – Port Forwarding, DDNS & Static Public IP

7.1 – Public IP, Private IP & NAT Fundamentals for CCTV

7.2 – Port Forwarding Configuration for DVR, NVR & IP Cameras

7.3 – DDNS Setup for CCTV with Dynamic Public IP

7.4 – Static Public IP, ISP Router & Double NAT Considerations

7.5 – Port Forwarding, DDNS & Remote Access Troubleshooting Practical

08 – CGNAT & Remote Access Troubleshooting

8.1 – What Is CGNAT & Why It Affects CCTV Remote Access

8.2 – How to Detect CGNAT Using WAN IP & Public IP Comparison

8.3 – Why Port Forwarding Fails Behind CGNAT

8.4 – P2P Cloud, Public IP & VPN Alternatives for CGNAT Networks

8.5 – CGNAT & Remote Access Troubleshooting Practical

09 – VPN for CCTV & Site-to-Site Connectivity

9.1 – VPN Fundamentals for CCTV: Purpose, Security & Use Cases

9.2 – Remote Access VPN vs Site-to-Site VPN for CCTV

9.3 – VPN IP Addressing, Subnets, Routes & Remote Camera Access

9.4 – PPTP, L2TP, OpenVPN & WireGuard Overview for CCTV Networks

9.5 – Site-to-Site CCTV VPN Configuration & Troubleshooting Practical

10 – 4G CCTV & Remote Site Networking

10.1 – 4G CCTV Architecture: SIM Router, 4G Camera & Remote Sites

10.2 – APN, Mobile Network IP, Signal Strength & 4G Connectivity Basics

10.3 – CGNAT in 4G Networks & Remote Access Options

10.4 – 4G CCTV Bandwidth, Data Usage & Remote Recording Planning

10.5 – 4G Remote CCTV Setup, VPN Integration & Troubleshooting Practical

11 – Point-to-Point & Point-to-Multipoint Wireless CCTV

11.1 – Wireless CCTV Fundamentals, Frequency Bands & Line of Sight

11.2 – Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Design, AP/Client Setup & Alignment

11.3 – Point-to-Multipoint CCTV Architecture for Multiple Remote Locations

11.4 – Channel Selection, Interference, Signal Strength & Link Quality

11.5 – CPE Configuration, Wireless Link Testing & CCTV Troubleshooting Practical

12 – Central NVR & Multi-Site CCTV Architecture

12.1 – Central NVR Architecture, Use Cases & Multi-Site CCTV Design

12.2 – Connecting Remote Cameras & Remote Sites to a Central NVR

12.3 – Multi-Site IP Addressing, Routing, VPN & Network Security

12.4 – Central Recording Bandwidth, Storage & Internet Uplink Planning

12.5 – Multi-Site Central NVR Project Design & Troubleshooting Practical

13 – Bandwidth Planning & Network Troubleshooting

13.1 – CCTV Bandwidth Calculation Fundamentals

13.2 – Camera Bitrate, Main/Sub Streams & Network Capacity Planning

13.3 – Packet Loss, Latency, Jitter & Their Effect on CCTV Video

13.4 – Professional Step-by-Step CCTV Network Troubleshooting Workflow

13.5 – Bandwidth Planning & Network Fault Diagnosis Practical