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Ubnt EdgeRouter Pro with a couple of UAP-AC-PRO Wi-Fi access points.

This happens when you use more than one interface to control settings. For example Synology SS, iVMS and camera (browser based) UI. Also, if using Synology SS, there is an option of preserving camera settings.

You don't really need any Hikvision tools. All cameras have pretty good web interface that you can use to manage all features. No need to litter your machine... :)

Looking at the specs for DS-7608NI-SE/P, there are apparently versions that have only 4 POE ports. Does this one have 4 or 8?

Would this NVR work well with five 3M cams? Does it require US versions of cameras? I have 5 Hikvision DS-2CD2032-I cameras (four with V5.2.0 build 140721, one V5.2.5 build 141201) all are originally Chinese editions flashed to English (intl) firmware. Will this be a problem?

To get a better night vision you would have to significantly increase your budget :) 3Mbps Hikvisions are about $100 so you cannot expect very good low light performance without some help (more light) You could get a spot or flood IR lamp.

I would just run CAT 5e or 6 cable and use POE for power.

Maybe I have the "49 day" special ones :) I'll keep an eye on this and report later.

Right unsigned int. I got four cameras that mysteriously froze within minutes of each other in the order they were plugged in... Just happened that a little over a month ago I replaced the POE switch. I setup a watch dog (Ubiquiti TS-8-PRO switch) to bounce the power if it doesn't get reply.

Ok. A little over 49 days would make sense. It seems like there is something overflowing in the software. It just happens that unsigned long can hold number of milliseconds for about 49 days... I will set a watch dog and will know for sure (in 49 days :)

Have you guys had any problems with DS-2CD2032-I staying up for a long time? What is your longest uptime?

That's a different NVR...

Loud fans is not a problem since this will be in the attic. My main concern is that the cameras were originally Chinese firmware. Also, the spec for the NVR states 8 channels at 720p and 6 channels at 1080p. How about the 3M resolution? (The full resolution of DS-2CD2032-I)

I would like to replace my current NVR (Synology Surveillance Station) with Hikvision DS-7608NI-E2/8P-2TB (from bhphotovideo.com) and would like to get your opinions. I have 5 Hikvision DS-2CD2032-I cameras (four with V5.2.0 build 140721, one V5.2.5 build 141201) all are originally Chinese...

What you see is a motion blur caused by exposure time being too high. Set it to at least to 1/30 (gain 100%) If the image is too dark, you will need more light (maybe external IR illuminator)