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    Running multiple NVRs Pros and Cons

    You shouldn't have any issues with multiple NVRs. Just go into DMSS and SmartPSS and either add it in using IP address or by serial number. While it is two different devices you can make a custom layout for viewing cameras from different units.
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    Buying a used Dahua NVR - yes or no?

    POE is POE. As in "power over ethernet". When you turn on the "extend" feature it will take into account that the distance/length will be farther and will adjust for voltage/current drop. Having a port that says POE+ does not automatically mean the port will have extend mode. Having just the...
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    Buying a used Dahua NVR - yes or no?

    Yes. You can do that. It's just that it would mean running another two conductor cable with a 5521 barrel plug to the camera/power supply which most won't want to do. Then need to make sure waterproofing is done on camera side for that plug. Another thing is needing to disable the POE power...
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    Buying a used Dahua NVR - yes or no?

    POE+ or just basic POE has nothing to do with the max distance of the cable run. It has to do with the max amount of power the port is able to send out. POE is 15 watts. POE+ is 30 watts. Then there is high POE which is 60 watts and higher. Honestly with a regular camera then the standard...
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    Buying a used Dahua NVR - yes or no?

    From my understanding when I was deciding on a NVR, the "E" is the ability to use extend mode for the POE. Where a standard cable length is able to effectively do 328 feet runs max on a good quality cable and termination, the extend mode would allow for longer distances using the same cable...
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    Upgrading NVR from Hikvision DS-7604NI-K1/4P(B)

    Determine what you want out of the system and what you want to improve on. Are you wanting more detections/AI that the current cameras/NVR aren't providing? Where are the cameras plugged into? Are they on the built in POE on the NVR or external POE switch? Do you know the password to the...
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    Adoption issue with NVR pro Ubiquiti

    -Try logging into the cameras in question using the IP address of the camera. Any issues? -Look on your network for another device that has the same IP address of your camera. That would cause connection and accessibility of the camera to go in and out. -Check power to see if it is an...
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    Buying a used Dahua NVR - yes or no?

    I have the NVR5216-16P-4KS2E. From what I remember about Dahua naming..... "NVR" is IP..... "5" is the series. "2" is how many hard drive/SATA ports available. "16" means how many channels the recorder is... "16P" is how many built in POE ports on the unit. "4K" means max video output...
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    Handling User Access - Dahua NVR

    Technically you could use software like SmartPSS and add all the devices to for management. It should send all the alerts and notification to the software. Could even go with like they say the DSS platform but there is more involved with setting that up. For one it requires a server to be set...
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    Luminys

    I can say this.... Most of the personnel for Dahua USA and what is now Luminys is the same. There was a lot of people leaving Dahua and Hikvision before due to being scared regarding what would happen due to the NDAA ordeal though. Not too sure as far as what is really different as far as...
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    Handling User Access - Dahua NVR

    With Dahua recorders, on the local monitor plugged into the unit directly, you will see on the top right corner the spot to click to get the QR code. You will also be able to access this QR code when logged into the recorder directly using a web browser. This QR code is for the serial number...
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    Luminys

    Looking at the specs, it is the same product. At the end of the day, it is Dahua stuff not made in the Dahua factory. This is why they are NDAA. Luminys even has a chart showing what Dahua model number is what product for Luminys.
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    NV41AI-8P-4K HDD Recommendation

    Here is a rough calculation going by the three 4MP cameras you have. The numbers could go up or down depending on the max bitrate, bitrate type (variable or constant), frames per second and the detections used (metadata). I would say go with at least a 2TB hard drive. If it was me I would go...
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    Turret camera - horizontal?

    You can mount the camera directly to the wall if you would like. You would only use the junction box or wall mount to get a better angle and to hide the wiring in case you can not push everything back through the hole in the wall. The eyeball of the turret can be adjusted to any angle you want.
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    PTZ Camera setup nightmare...

    There are a few things to think about.... First is the PTZ itself. If using the PTZ by itself then it will also miss other areas that it is not looking at. Second is using PTZ with spotter cameras. Spotter cameras need to have the detection set up. Under the detection is PTZ trigger...
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