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I took my camera apart to determine if the PoE board was separate from the IP camera module and it is not. I'm planning to buy a PoE splitter like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Splitter-Compliant-Surveillance-5-5x2-1mm-PS5712TG/dp/B08HS4NT13/. Does that make the most sense to get this...

I could not see signs of water in the RJ45 nor anywhere in the junction box. The attached picture shows how it was mounted and I used all the proper grommets and grease.

I purchased two IPC-HDW5442TM-AS in November 2019. Back on December 16, my Cisco PoE switch logged an error "Power Controller reports power Imax error detected" and the camera no longer works. I unmounted it and plugged it straight into my PoE switch and it will not power up. I plug in a...

Similar to other articles, could you add links in post #1 to Andy's Amazon and/or Aliexpress for easy reference? Thanks for your excellent reviews!

Can you remind me what is the 4MP model number to which you are referring? Is it the SD5A425XA-HNR or something else? The 4MP model didn't have the issue where Dahua disabled auto-tracking after release, right?

At what height is it mounted? I didn't catch that detail. Thanks for the excellent review of this new varifocal camera. I appreciate it!

Thanks for the feedback. I've ordered two of these cameras and the booby-cam to try out in various places around my residence. DHL says they arrive tomorrow and I'm excited. I've been coming up to speed on Shinobi and so far it seems to meet my needs. I'd prefer not to spin up a Windows VM...

Does Auto IR in the latest firmware fix the IR issues that were documented in the initial reviews? I'm just setting up my home system and plan to purchase two of these cameras, but I'm interested to know if I should leave IR off or try the Auto IR.

Is there a newer firmware that adds true Smart IR or is this camera still limited to Auto IR only? Side question: why does Andy charge $18 or more for the PFA130-E junction boxes and other AliExpress vendors charge $11 or $12? Thanks.