nano coin wrote:...I was wondering about the network security profile of the DoorBird. Is there tamper protection if someone takes off the faceplate? Does the cat5 cable provide direct ethernet access to the LAN? I'm a little concerned about having an ethernet cable on the sidewalk... ...Thanks in advance for any thoughts here.
The screws that hold the faceplate on are security type screws, I .e. torx screws with a reverse dimple in the center
that would keep out the average vandal, but not a professional thief. Once the case was opened, the ethernet connection would be accessible. However, to gain from such access, the perp would have to know an awful lot about your house and home electronics, and have a pretty good idea that there was something worth taking.
You could use Wi-Fi and eliminate the Cat-5 cable. But, unless your entry phone is well situated, the Wi-Fi signal might not deliver the best performance. Also consider that you can have the DoorBird send an alarm on motion, and capture any motion activity as well. If your entry phone is located is a relatively calm area, motion detection might be a good idea. But, if you are on a street, forget it. The motion detection system is pretty liberal about what triggers it.