Networking
Why VLANs matter for security systems (explained for boards)
A simple model for separating cameras, access control, and office traffic — without turning meetings into IT lectures.
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Vidimost Academy • Chicago & North Shore
Security & networking explained simply.
Practical articles for property managers, boards, and business owners. We focus on what actually breaks systems in the real world: power, wiring, networks, lighting, and operations — not just product marketing.
Contact: (872) 254-5015 · [email protected]
What you’ll find here
- “How-to” explanations that non-technical teams can actually use
- Checklists for planning upgrades and avoiding downtime
- Clear terms: PoE, VLANs, retention, readers, logs, and integrations
- Chicago-building reality: garages, elevators, mixed-use, and vendor access
Why this matters
When boards understand the basics, projects get approved faster, budgets are smarter, and systems stay stable longer.
Topics
Pick a category to learn the fundamentals and make better decisions for your building.
Security Cameras
Placement, lighting, storage, and real-world results in garages, lobbies, elevators, and perimeter.
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Access Control
Fobs, mobile credentials, readers, wiring, power, elevator/garage integrations, and operations.
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Intercoms
Modern entry experience for residents and staff: video intercoms, directories, and front desk workflow.
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Networking & PoE
VLANs, PoE budgeting, UPS planning, and the backbone that keeps systems online.
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Featured guides
These are the concepts that make the biggest difference in real installations.
Cameras
Camera placement in garages: glare, headlights, and blind spots
Why a “high-megapixel camera” can still fail — and how to plan coverage that actually identifies vehicles and people.
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Wiegand formats and facility codes in plain English
What 26-bit vs 37-bit means, why locks ask for a facility code, and how to avoid costly re-credentialing later.
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Phone: (872) 254-5015 · Email: [email protected] · Service area: Chicago & North Shore
Vidimost Academy is written to help Chicago property teams make better decisions about cameras, access control, intercoms, and networking.