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    Building separate networks for home use

    Some newer cable modems/WAN 'modems' have multiple ethernet ports - for some that can be for multiple devices... for others, that 2nd port is for bonding multiple links for bandwidth aggregation (ie 2x1GbE) I could see time/place to use multiple routers with separate WAN IPs at a single...
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    How to turn off Windows updates for good?

    No, those companies (Delta, others) failed for simple reason of ignoring decades old lessons regarding handling ALL system updates (OS and security, plus others, especially anything with local admin/Ring 0 access). Any decently run enterprise configures their updates to hit Dev environments...
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    Building separate networks for home use

    I suspect @tech_junkie was implying a setup that came to my mind first. With you image, I think the following will be easier to explain, though in reality just a re-phrasing of this Which is a modified version of In the above image, instead of the Linksys router connecting to modem, have it...
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    IP Cameras Missing after POE Switch Swap

    Are the cameras IP addresses assigned statically, or via DHCP? Have you changed network IP ranges? If you swap the old switch back in can you ping/login to each of the previously existing cameras? Is the new switch been configured? for example, have you made sure PoE is enabled for the ports in...
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    New guy needs help with Panasonic PTZ working with Bosch Divar

    So, up front- no experience with Bosch With that said., I've been running a Panasonic PTZ camera for years (in my case using NDI) My understanding on ONVIFG is that is the control protocol, and has (basically, or entirely) NOTHING to with sending of video from camera to some recording device...
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    Front porch camera/conduit/junction box installation questions

    My $0.02 from the peanut gallery: - conduit appears overkill to me. Camera itself just as easy to damage/rip off as cable, and weather/sunlight exposure seems at or near near zero under roof right above... so I don't get using conduit?? I am assuming a quality outdoor rated cable (not...
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    DHCP or static?

    When he told me what he had done, I asked why he didn't simply change the new mesh WiFi system to match his old settings ? he got a sheepish look on his face... he had already re-configured every device in their house except the printer which he couldn't figure out (a wireless printer) hence my...
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    DHCP or static?

    I don't disagree My point is that even on small home network, with better than cheapest offshore PoS network devices, properly managed DHCP reservations is MUCH easier to manage/maintain over the long run than static IPs. There can be issues either way. but even with consumer gear, I had no...
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    DHCP or static?

    Rogue DHCP, DNS and more .. love R&D newbies that think they know what they are doing, but don't. Even funnier when it is business R&D server/network types that screw things up. proper ACLs and other measures prevented impact from spreading beyond bldg/dept that caused the problem Worked on...
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    Help with networking decision

    then see other threads here referencing dielectric grease on any outdoor RJ45 connections as well as cable types for outdoor ratings... some with direct burial option... but I'm of the opinion, if you are going to dig a trench, why not spend a few dollar more and do it right (something where you...
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    Cable testing equipment.

    Another possibility is some network switches have cable testing capabilities built-in. Consumer grade, not so much, but enterprise class devices, yes... depends on what you have Get a single long cable (that can run from network switch/main junction point thru house to most distant cable end...
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    HP/Aruba Managed Switch firmware... or not...

    I've had no problem with HPE, HP, Aruba, Mist, Juniper, etc... I just don't use any email service associated with gmail, yahoo, outlook.com, etc.
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    Help setting up a managed poe switch

    I love my VLAN setup at home. but I've working in IT Infrastructure departments at large, international companies for decades. If subnets, gateways, etc is confusing... either commit to becoming MUCH more network tech savvy, or just skip the VLANs. I won't do without them, but I know my way...
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    DHCP or static?

    As someone who has done networking for decades, I'd NOT use static IP for the cameras. BUT t I also don't use consumer networking gear at home, back up device configs, AVR UPS protected gear, etc. Everything documented. etc DHCP reservations for the win. Static IPs are just too much hassle...
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    weird thing happened to my cat 6 runs to my gate and driveway camera switches

    Just the cable, or did they damage conduit, etc? And just 1 CAT6 cable to 1 camera, or ?? My first thought was How are the switches powered? Sorry, there are small 4-port PoE switches, and cutting cable could have caused electrical damage to PoE connected devices So, even if switches not PoE...
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    Help with networking decision

    WiFi can run into interference from so many sources... can be ok sometime, but if reliability is a goal, you don't want to use WiFi in most circumstances. Troubleshooting actual WiFi issues is beyond most folks (don't have RF monitoring capability, etc) Yes, multiple video signals on same WiFi...
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