Recent content by ptr727

Windows updates, SQL server updates, NVR app updates, vs. a virtual appliance form-factor that updates all in one for me.

Ok, fair point. I've tried some of the open source apps like Shinobi and ZoneMinder, but in terms of complexity of configuration and maintenance, they are no better than having to install and manage Windows, and XProtect, and SQL Server. Are there any soft appliance versions of paid products...

Hi, I currently run Milestone XProtect Express with 8 paid licenses using 7 cameras, mixture of Axis and Hikvision all in ONVIF mode. I run the Windows based XProtect software on a Server 2016 HyperV VM, and I archive the motion detected video to a file server, keeping 90-days of data. I was...

Ok, thanks.

Hi I replaced two Y-Cam cube HD cameras with two DS-2CD2432F-IW cubes. I use these inside my house connected a NVR for nanny cams and when we go on vacation. The cameras are not hidden, they are in plain sight, but the blinking lights draw attention to the units, and are distracting at night...

True, but the CyberData one is readily available, even on Amazon, other than the eBay link, I did not find a retailer for the Pakedge model?

Thank you!

I use a 30W injector and two devices are 7W, leaving room for switch power. Junction box is small, cavity in wall is big, but the smaller the switch the better.

Hi, I would like to connect a second device, but I only have one CAT6 cable. I'm looking for a small (to fit in junction box) 1 port in 2 port out / 3 port switch that is powered by POE and will pass POE to the output ports and is gigabit speed. I've seen a couple 100Mb devices, but not gigabit...

Hi, what model conduit / cable mount do I use for the turret cameras, e.g. for the model DS-2CD2332-I? The spec sheet only lists the wall mount, I just want a mount to hide the cables and run a cable with a grommet or conduit into the base. Thanks.

Ok, thanks, too much trouble, will return it.

How do I know if it is Chinese, the Amazon vendor assured me this is an international version? If there is any doubt, I'd rather just return it.

I did not realize I need a plugin to upgrade firmware, so bizarre, whatever happened to a standard form upload? Anyway, if I click that link I get a 404 (link is http://192.168.1.30/codebase/WebComponents.exe) Is there a separate download?

Hi, I just got DS-2CD2135F-IS, and trying to update the firmware to 5.3.6. Problem is the firmware update page does not work, looks like some double text drawing, and the browse button does nothing, I also can't paste the path. I tried using Chrome and IE and Edge, same problem. This is the...

I was about to buy from Amazon, when I noticed a seller claiming DS-2CD2135F is a 2015 model year replacement for the 2132 models. See: http://smile.amazon.com/Hikvision-Multi-language-DS-2CD2135F--replace-DS-2CD2132F-/dp/B0177EAOKC/ Any info on this?