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    Swann CONV16-85806B2FB-US vs Lorex TN81828B8

    Hi all - looking for some straight up, self-guided assistance here. Quote for $1200 to run the 8 cameras, install in soffit using my included 100ft cat 5e (8x), down behind gutters exterior, through crawl, and out to the NVR in Laundry room. Said thats only way they have seen it ran and done...
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    Swann CONV16-85806B2FB-US vs Lorex TN81828B8

    yeah I guess it would still be WiFi at that rate. Back to finding a decent Poe switch.
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    Swann CONV16-85806B2FB-US vs Lorex TN81828B8

    Think I might tackle this wiring myself. I have a few points in the house I think will work. Initially was thinking of using POE splitters to run less wires to the NVR, but it looks like if they’re connected to the network in anyway, they’ll transmit to the NVR. So if I add a mesh network like...
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    Swann CONV16-85806B2FB-US vs Lorex TN81828B8

    @mat200 - any opinion on whether or not i should spend the money and time getting cat6 with new connectors, or use the cat5 that the kit comes with? Also if this is good for how i was thinking to have them ran?
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    Swann CONV16-85806B2FB-US vs Lorex TN81828B8

    Looking for some help on the following. 1. Should I run these Cat5e cables that are included, or would I really benefit or have a difference from running Cat6. 2. I am thinking of running them from the exterior down to the crawl space, and running it to the internet room where I want to...
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    Swann CONV16-85806B2FB-US vs Lorex TN81828B8

    Anyone have any comments on this cable? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JAVN1C8/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_7?smid=A2NFTNJT88MXC2&psc=1 Cat6 Outdoor, Shielded FTP, 500ft, Waterproof, Direct Burial Rated CMX, Black, 23AWG Solid Bare Copper, 550MHz, ETL Listed, Bulk Ethernet Cable
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    Swann CONV16-85806B2FB-US vs Lorex TN81828B8

    CAT5E UTP TIA/EIA-568B 4PR 24AWG CM (UL) E475339 PATCH CABLE cant get a weight yet as I dont have a scale. I am considering getting CAT6 and running that. Might have to put two POE switches and run them to a single line. If I can use two rooms that (1. has a router, and 2nd has an ethernet...
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    Swann CONV16-85806B2FB-US vs Lorex TN81828B8

    Overall, I am a lot happier with the Lorex, decision made without the price point considered. Lorex cameras, features, quality, weight, build, software interaction, ease of use, and the Lorex app, are light years ahead of the Swann. Especially the mobile app; Swann looks to have made it in a...
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    Swann CONV16-85806B2FB-US vs Lorex TN81828B8

    Swann startup, view, and saved photo on phone (really low quality as its posted, can't figure how to save full size or any other way) Also a screen grab of how the Swann displays live Human/Vehicle detection (this is something I enjoyed from the Swann) Otherwise the Swann software is more...
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    Swann CONV16-85806B2FB-US vs Lorex TN81828B8

    Lorex Startup, view of the camera, saved photo on phone, and saved photo at dusk with a car passing by (Note camera is behind glass double pane gas window, the clarity and ability for the camera to capture is not at its peak here..
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    Swann CONV16-85806B2FB-US vs Lorex TN81828B8

    This was how the Swann box came in the packaging, it was packed well, either seems they didn't care, or the box really did get swung around the delivery truck/warehouses.
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    Swann CONV16-85806B2FB-US vs Lorex TN81828B8

    Camera photos. All the Lorex were one. Swann comes with 2 with lights, and the rest not. Connection comparison: Lorex was already wired up, ready to plug and tighten. Swann requires you to add both ends of the cylinder containment, add the water seal, and then connect. Feel of them, Lorex is...
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    Swann CONV16-85806B2FB-US vs Lorex TN81828B8

    How the cameras came packaged: Swann with the Ethernet cables in each box. Lorex cameras separate with the cabling. I liked how Lorex had the Cat5 cables wrapped significantly more. Easier to unwind, and they are printed with CAT5E on them, whereas the Swann has no printing identification...
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    Swann CONV16-85806B2FB-US vs Lorex TN81828B8

    These are the packages. Lorex was one solid box, weighing in at 34lbs, the Swann was 23.5lbs. Seems like the Lorex is more for retail packaging, and the Swann are the components that they combine from various kits.
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    Swann CONV16-85806B2FB-US vs Lorex TN81828B8

    So I received both and have benched test them. Took photos of packaging, connections, cameras, and a few of the views from the monitor. Saving full size screenshots weren't likely or easy on Swann, so I have not yet gotten those. But the rest may show enough. I don't know how they'll show up in...
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