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    Tips for a successful termination with RJ-45 connector

    The ULTIMATE perfect way to terminate to RJ45 modular plug ends, is like getting 2 drunk dudes at a bar discussing FORD and CHEVY :) The way I do it since I have terminated about 5,000 mod plug ends: 1.) open up the cable cladding a good 4-5 inches back from the tip to give you lots of space...
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    1/3" CMOS @ 4 MP versus 1/2.7 @ 5 MP - I have questions

    Can I use this simplification of sensor size on my business webpage? :) #1 question I get when talking about installing Dahua cameras is the sensor size. It's hard to explain, but you make it sound easy to understand.
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    Newbie with the most basic installation set-up questions

    I do there is a code to keep electrical 110vac at a distance from each other... not too sure what it is. But yes...wise to put as much distance from 110vac or 220vac from networking cable. Doing it by yourself... is fun. But comes with lots of frustration. Many unknowns to beat head against...
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    Newbie with the most basic installation set-up questions

    instead of 2 or 3 holes the size of 1", why not simply go 2" hole? At work and residential, the cleaner look is to use EMT conduit for a pathway instead of cables magically appearing out of a ceiling hole. There is no way to make it look pretty if you have cable popping down a hole, no matter...
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    Newbie with the most basic installation set-up questions

    I stand corrected. I would never pull 16 Cat5e or 16 Cat6 through a 1" hole due to my business / professional demon on my left shoulder says tight fit with no room for additional cables a couple weeks down the road. But my little DIY angel on the right shoulder says do it and worry about...
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    Newbie with the most basic installation set-up questions

    #1: do NOT put your switch in a bad heated place. You will need access to it very often here & there for edits/changes. #2: buy whatever cable you can afford. CCA is not advised, but it is cheaper. Downside is that it is more highly fragile than copper (it breaks, it stretches) but I have...
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    Newbie with the most basic installation set-up questions

    Let me jump in ... as this is my wheelhouse! gimme a couple though because on phone with Spectrum charter trying to migrate my Sim2 # over to a new smartphone and they are saying not possilble.
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    Cameras droping out without a reason...?

    Unsure what NVR you have. But I know Dahua NVR, have to be careful using NVR AI versus Camera AI. There is a cap limit of bandwidth, ports, system resources if you only use NVR AI.
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    Hello from Louisville, advice appreciated..

    I'm slowly turning into a independent contractor for CCTV! Been talking and ordering alot from Andy, of late. However, no touchy analog / BNC. Of course, only service Northern Nevada, not nationwide. If someone came to me with 40 BNC analog cameras, I wouldn't take the project period. Most...
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    Recognize and Identify camera location recommendations

    If an option, stick a post with post light (mine glass lantern ontop of the post was destroyed from a wind storm recently) at end of driveway. Run 2, 3, or 4 underground Cat6 cables to it (could be 6" trench, 12", 24", conduit or not). I ran 5 cables to mine. 1 to power the Bosch PIR (the...
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    Recognize and Identify camera location recommendations

    how far down the rabbit hole do you wish to go? I put a 6' ladder out and about to get a reference of a normal height human walking in view to give me FOV of what I wanted.
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    2023 and 2024 Models Update

    If only I remember what I post a number of years ago :) Was able to use IE and download the plugin. I can now see 100% of everything. Was able to do the fancy VR images I saw on Andy's YouTube 4k360 8mp fisheye camera video. Also could do to the 5MP fisheye camera as well (pretty cool).
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    2023 and 2024 Models Update

    I'll also reply here, Andy for the IPC4K360 (IPC-EBW81242N-AS-S2) I just received from you. Saw your YouTube video of the different de-warped VR tunnel & circular images. This is EXACTLY the kind of eye candy I want to show to potential clients. We also have the IPC-FE541-AS 5MP Fisheye...
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    If you had this set up what would you use ?

    I am late to the party for previous posts... POE power injectors are used for variety of POE devices. Yes, for IP cameras...but also wireless access points, IP telephones, any network device that requires DC that is not plugged into an AC outlet. Do you have Elon Musk's "Starlink" or...
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    EmpireTech 2025 Spring Sales March.18th-23rd

    PFA200G Refurbished EmpireTech Refurbished PFA200G Gang Box Adapter Does this adapter allow certain cameras to mount directly to a 4square metal electrical junction box?
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