After careful consideration, I believe I've determined the specific type of equipment which will meet my perimeter security requirements. Two basic goals must be achieved... Intruder detection (audible alert) and intruder recording (security camera).
To accomplish my goal of intruder detection, I'd like to use multiple outdoor wireless motion detectors linked to a single indoor receiver with an audible alarm. This will allow me to create choke points using brush and debris along the woods at property line and direct potential intruders to specific points of my choosing. I also plan to install a driveway alarm to detect vehicles before they get near the house. These are my highest priorities.
My goal of intruder recording can be accomplished using 3-4 nightvision IP cameras attached to various locations around my home and pointed at specific areas of concern. Each camera should have a 60-90 degree field of view and be capable of recording clear HD images up to 100 feet away. Since the cameras will be attached to the house, I could use either wireless or CAT-5 cameras, but think I prefer using CAT-5 cameras connected to a PoE switch so I won't have to worry about using solar cells or changing batteries.
Video and/or image recording could be accomplished using one of my computers, but I prefer to use a multi-channel DVR which may even eliminate the need for a PoE switch. I'm still reading about their capabilities, but I'd like the DVR to be automatic. Meaning it should automatically discard images and/or video beyond a certain age (7-30 days) to free space for new video and/or images. I would also like the DVR to be remote-capable so I could view video and/or images from anywhere using the internet.
In addition, I plan to purchase a game camera so I can move it to various concealed locations around the perimeter of my property, which will allow me to get a better idea of what may or may not be happening. For example, I'd like to monitor the field behind my house to see if there may be any activity of interest, other than the adjacent property owner cutting and bailing his hay.
The good news is that there is a wide variety of choices available for everything I'll need, but the bad news is there is a lot of crap out there. It's a minefield of over priced China-made junk, fake reviews, and shady companies. Unfortunately, it appears that finding the right security equipment at the right price is going to take a while.
It would be much simpler if I could simply install several hundred feet of razor wire connected to a high current 240 VAC power source so I could simply fry the intruder, but since I obviously can't do that I guess I'll have to catch him the hard way. :mur: