| If you are one of those brave and handy individuals | | | | Once you have a detailed plan about where you will |
| that has decided to install a wireless security system, | | | | be putting things, the next stage is to put install that |
| then it may become a daunting task at times. You | | | | equipment. While most of the equipment installation |
| may be wondering where the best place is to place | | | | will depend upon the brand and type of equipment |
| your equipment, or how the window and door | | | | you have, there are some standards that you can |
| sensors function. While it is easier to install a wireless | | | | follow. For example, when installing the control panel, |
| security system than a hard-wired system, there are | | | | it may be wiser to install the power cord inside of |
| several different factors to consider, so I have | | | | the wall, as opposed to externally plugging the cord |
| prepared a short guide to assist those who may | | | | into an outlet, where it can be easily disconnected by |
| have unanswered questions. | | | | a burglar. Also, you will need to program the control |
| The first thing you will want to do is make a fairly | | | | panel and sirens, using some code. These are both |
| detailed plan as to where you will be putting | | | | usually programmed using the instructions included |
| everything. In terms of the control panel, for | | | | with the equipment, and a small screwdriver to |
| example, you will want to place it in an easily | | | | access the necessary panel. |
| accessible, and well-trafficked area in your home. | | | | Once you begin installation of your door or window |
| However, avoid placing the control panel somewhere | | | | sensors, you are nearly done with the set up. |
| in plain view of a window, since potential burglars can | | | | Sensors will always include a magnet and a |
| use that against you if they get inside your home. A | | | | transmitter which enables the opening of a door or |
| control panel that is not directly visible by visitors and | | | | window. You will want to place the transmitter on |
| can be accessed by everyone in your home is the | | | | the non-moving, sturdy surface, such as the window |
| best you can do. Next when planning where to put | | | | frame or door frame. Next, you will place the magnet |
| equipment, keep in mind that while the system is | | | | on the moving part. This would be the window or the |
| wireless, you will need to plug in your control panel in | | | | door that you would like to keep an eye on. |
| order to make it work, so place the unit next to an | | | | Once the control panel, sensors and motion |
| outlet. | | | | detectors are all in place, you should review the |
| In addition, while planning, you may consider the | | | | system to see if there are any malfunctions. It is |
| placement of sensors and motion detectors. Place | | | | possible that the system can receive interference if |
| the door and window sensors in particularly vulnerable | | | | your home is in a particularly busy area for radio |
| areas. You will not have enough sensors for all of the | | | | waves or other transmission waves. If that is the |
| doors and windows in your home, so be considerate | | | | case, you may need to install a wired security |
| about where you place them. Specifically, you will | | | | system. Anyway, the most important thing you can |
| want to place window sensors on your childrens' | | | | do after installation is to test your system as much |
| windows or on windows that are not directly visible | | | | as possible. Test all points of entry and areas of |
| by your front=door neighbors. Door sensors will | | | | detection to ensure that in the event of burglary, |
| especially be needed on your front and back door. | | | | your system will be in top shape. |