I’ve got some TrendNet IP cameras (IP100W & IP110W) connected to a network switch connected to my Trendnet wireless router. I also have a Loftek Nexus that connects to the router over Wi-Fi. I have 4 cameras in all. None of these are PoE.
My PC and cable modem hook into the router also. All cameras are motion triggered and I use Blue Iris to record to my PC (XP/VISTA/7 over the years). But I also use the PC for general usage and I feel the setup burns out the PC prematurely because it has to be on all the time. I started looking at dedicated machines to try to get the recording off the PC. I want something that captures footage and allows me to view it through my network or over the Internet. I don’t believe I’d expand the network of IP cameras past about 6.
I thought of another PC, but PC machines are always updating and doing other housekeeping – I’d like something more dedicated. I was also wondering if any maker sold a stripped down PC for this purpose.
I’ve read about NVR machines, but reviewers mention certain brands of cameras. Does that mean I can’t use my hodge-podge of IP cameras on these devices unless the brands are listed?
Any advice on transferring this small network off my PC is appreciated.
My PC and cable modem hook into the router also. All cameras are motion triggered and I use Blue Iris to record to my PC (XP/VISTA/7 over the years). But I also use the PC for general usage and I feel the setup burns out the PC prematurely because it has to be on all the time. I started looking at dedicated machines to try to get the recording off the PC. I want something that captures footage and allows me to view it through my network or over the Internet. I don’t believe I’d expand the network of IP cameras past about 6.
I thought of another PC, but PC machines are always updating and doing other housekeeping – I’d like something more dedicated. I was also wondering if any maker sold a stripped down PC for this purpose.
I’ve read about NVR machines, but reviewers mention certain brands of cameras. Does that mean I can’t use my hodge-podge of IP cameras on these devices unless the brands are listed?
Any advice on transferring this small network off my PC is appreciated.