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    Advice Needed on Best Practices for Securing Reolink NVR

    I did a quick google search on how to secure a Reolink NVR and this seems to be the most popular!!
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    Reolink DB not found on LAN when connected thru NVR.

    @daves52380 I have a Dahua NVR and looking at getting a doorbell. Are you still using it? What model doorbell are you using? Are you using a POE cable between DB and NVR? Are you only viewing the doorbell through the NVR GUI? Thanks!
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    What Dahua nvr to buy? Empiretech?

    https://empiretech01.com/products/empiretech-8-channels-1u-8poe-2hdd-network-video-recorder-nvr8ch-8p-2ai I have this and it’s compatible with edge, chrome,etc. Really nice NVR. Look on his site for specs.
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    Is this NVR selection satisfying? (Dahua or an alternative) ?

    Here is Empire Tech’s website. I am running the NVR16CH-16P-2AI. It is a great NVR and he also has it in the 8 channel. https://empiretech01.com/collections/network-video-recorder
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    New GUI cams with working day/night switch

    I have the S3 models and they all work fine using Edge.
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    Need Your Help to Decide between T54IR-ZE and Color4K-T and How to Install It

    I think there needs to be an updated sticky thread that describes the popular cameras specs and what situations you would want that camera for! Seems like this question gets asked every other day :)
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    Upgraded Dahua NVR4208 and lost IVS capabilities in NVR

    This is an old model that is end of life (EOL). I would get the new NVR so you are up to date on the features and technology. Are you using Dahua cameras? Here’s the 8 channel: https://empiretech01.com/products/empiretech-8-channels-1u-8poe-2hdd-network-video-recorder-nvr8ch-8p-2ai
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    System Upgrade Recommendations

    There is also wall mounts (see picture), that you can use to mount on the side of your house. Just make sure you get correct mount for correct camera!
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    System Upgrade Recommendations

    I can almost guarantee you that most people on here recommends starting with the camera in this kit unless you are trying to capture video at a long distance!
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    System Upgrade Recommendations

    I agree with mat200 and would go with a NVR that has the built in POE. It is incredibly simple to use and setup. EmpireTech Kit3 8/16-Camera Capable NVR System with IPC-T54IR-ZE-S3 1/
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    Dahua NVR Quiet Silent Fan Mod

    Yes I sure will!
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    Dahua NVR Quiet Silent Fan Mod

    I did this to the exact NVR you have a few months back and it was a life saver! The one in the power supply is the easy one. The other one you have to make sure the right colors go together. I can get you all the right information of you don’t have it figured out by the end of next week (away...
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    DMSS down

    I am having no issues with DMSS either. I do not use P2P though. I use OpenVPN to use it when I am away from the house.
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    New system questions

    You can use these same steps for your computer as well!
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    New system questions

    I have a Asus router. Within that router you can turn on OpenVPN. Once you have OpenVPN setup on the router, download the OpenVPN app on your phone. While connected to your home WiFi on your phone, open your router webpage that’s used to configure it (Asus router.com). Go to the OpenVPN and...
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