Title:
The consumer's guide to wireless security
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Publication Information:
New York : McGraw-Hill, 1997
ISBN:
9780070434929
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Summary
Summary
If you're considering buying or installing a home security system, this information-packed guide offers essential advice that will help you make informed buying decisions and ensure you get a foolproof system that meets your needs now and for years to come. A unique buyer's guide gives you a step-by-step method for deciding how much security you need, then finding a reputable dealer and effective central monitoring station. Complete details are provided on installing, testing, and troubleshooting wireless alarm systems, as well as preventing costly false alarms. astation
Table of Contents
| Introduction |
| Security and the twenty-first century |
| Determining your SQ |
| Wireless security: the past |
| Wireless security: the present |
| commercial applications of wireless systems |
| The technology behind the magic |
| Components of a wireless burglar alarm system |
| Components of a wireless fire detection system |
| Home automation and wireless technology |
| Central monitoring stations |
| Advanced features of security systems |
| How the pros plan a wireless installation |
| What to expect during a wireless installation |
| Designing a DIY system |
| Choosing a security system dealer |
| Hucksters in the security business |
| Preventing false alarms |
| Planning for life safety |
| Glossary |
| Appendix |
| Index |
