There is provided a method of installing a wireless access point so as to inhibit detection thereof within the interior of a home. The method includes disconnecting one of a doorbell chime, a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector of a building from existing wiring thereof. The method includes removing from one or more existing locations thereof the one or more of the doorbell chime, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. The method includes installing in the one or more existing locations the wireless access point. The method includes connecting the existing wiring to the wireless access point so as to receive power therefrom. The method includes providing the wireless access point with backup power in the form of a battery. The method includes operatively connecting a plurality of door sensors, a plurality of window sensors and one or more motion detectors to the wireless access point.