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    NVR display for offsite location

    As nayr mentioned, you will need some type of computer device to connect through the Internet and stream. Many NVRs have a web server interface that you can log in with a web browser and show the camera feeds.
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    do i add a switch?

    You should get a gigabit switch
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    NRV for Cold, Remote Environment

    Probably a small heater
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    Nightowl DVR fan

    I've recently replaced a noisy fan in my Poe switch with a Noctua one, nice fans. Make sure that lube you sprayed doesn't get all over the place. :P
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    Amcrest 4108E

    im saying, buying a DVR with BNC connectors and then you have to get the adapters for each camera. But as nayr says.. Your best bet is to try and find another Samsung DVR.
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    Amcrest 4108E

    You can probably use any DVR, (even Amcrest) but you have to buy RJ-45 to BNC adapters for each camera since BNC type connector is common. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00U3R4M54/ref=pd_aw_sim_23_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=1YMWSSXVWE27D8Z8JT6T
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    Amcrest 4108E

    Are those ip cameras? I'm thinking they're not. It looks like those cameras have an rj-45 but have a proprietary pin out.
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    New IP Cam System - Network Setup

    If you're recording 24/7 then yes one switch will handle all the ip cam traffic and it won't affect the other switch for your computers. Then again, switches have a lot of throughput bandwidth, so 1 switch would handle all traffic. i have 2 switches since I need one with PoE for cams and just...
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    Witch Switch

    I would go with the most PoE budget powered one to prevent yourself from maxing it out.
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    Recommended POE Switch

    You can't go wrong with the brands I mentioned before. I recently got a Buffalo 16-port PoE switch, works fine.
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    Whats the best inexpensive nvr ?

    I've seen Nellys has some pretty cheap, like the Ion-NVR-8
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    PoE Switch - 100 or 1000 Mbps Uplink

    I've noticed some switches have a 100 or 1 Gigabit uplink port. When should u need the faster one?
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    Recommended POE Switch

    For 5 Poe cameras u need an 8 port switch. Buffalo, TrendNET, D-Link, TP-Link, NetGear make good switches
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    NVR - Can you review recorded footage while the NVR is recording?

    Can the NVR be playing back recorded media while recording
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    Help: IP Camera with DVR built in versus only with SD card?

    Sd cards aren't really meant to be writing all the time so they will wear out quickly. Nvr or pc running bi is more ideal.
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