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    Testing POE Switch

    So I have a POE switch and waiting for my camera, is there a way to check if my switch actually works? Meaning can I connect my switch to my BI server and somehow ping or test a port on the switch , I am just little eager to test before my camera arrives :).
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    Basic question - Cat 5e/5 cable

    speedof.me and also downloading a 1 GB file.
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    Setting Up Dedicated BI server

    nvm..this is exactly what i was looking for. https://ipcamtalk.com/threads/dual-nic-setup-on-your-blue-iris-machine.40264/
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    Setting Up Dedicated BI server

    I have read few topics here, which has helped me. I wanted to double check before i start setting this up. My first goal is to make sure that all the devices and connectivity work with out setting up VPN etc . I know it is strongly recommended to set up VPN but before i start fishing cables...
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    Basic question - Cat 5e/5 cable

    Thanks. I got one of these , someone on ebay was selling this for $30 :).
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    Basic question - Cat 5e/5 cable

    Thanks. So I got these , these come with tiny caps into which I have to insert the wires, I might have messed up over there, this is the first time me doing it, these are so tiny!!!!. I think I did OK job in crimping and cutting the cable, do you have any recommendations to get this right...
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    Basic question - Cat 5e/5 cable

    I was practicing how to terminate patch cables, my question is if I do not put the wires in right order will it even still work may be with less performance? I terminated a Cate 5e cable and the max throughput I am getting is around 100 Mbps and on a Cat 5 cable I am able to get more than 200...
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    Test rig question - Camera hanging from ceiling

    Nice. Thanks this helps. Is that mounted without the junction box or with the box?
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    Test rig question - Camera hanging from ceiling

    Thanks. I plan to get this one IPC-T5442T-ZE
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    Test rig question - Camera hanging from ceiling

    I have never done this before so i might be asking a dumb question. I am trying to mimic a close set up like how i would actually mount this camera. I will be using a junction box , the way you described wouldn't the camera be vertical vs horizontal ( when mounted using junction box)?
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    Test rig question - Camera hanging from ceiling

    After reading and some recommendations from pro looks like it is a good idea to set up a test rig before pulling the cables. Like how others have mentioned, I will get a 5 gallon bucket with some rocks , dumbells and may be water softener pellets to hold the bucket. I plan to get a 6 foot 2...
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    Review-OEM Loryta IPC-T5442T-ZE Varifocal 4mp camera (Dahua)

    Hello...has anyone had issues or noticed any features missing when using and configuring IPC-T5442T-ZE through BI via a server VS a Dahua NVR. I am planning to build a system using IPC-T5442T-ZE but instead of using NVR I am more inclined to use a server with BI. Wanted to get some feedback if...
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    NVR vs Dedicated server

    Before posting this question I did some search on here to see what others have to say. Looks like using computer instead of NVR along with BI is the way to go. Are there any features I would lose if I do not go with NVR? My reason to with computer is I can tweak settings, mix and match...
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    Review - Dahua SD49225XA-HNR 2MP 25x Starlight + IR PTZ AI Camera with Deep IVS & SMD Plus

    This setup still wouldn't monitor the patio area right?
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    Dahua NVR608-64-4KS2 1

    Hello, I have someone selling NVR608-64-4KS2 1, he said he had to remove the HDD . I wanted to check with members here how do they keep this unit updated with latest firmware?
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    Request suggestions for camera's for surveillance/monitoring

    Thanks. That is what I thought. Do you know if i can remotely login to NVR and look at the cameras?
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    Review - Dahua SD49225XA-HNR 2MP 25x Starlight + IR PTZ AI Camera with Deep IVS & SMD Plus

    Thanks. Yeah I want something to be able to see about 40 - 50 feet away from the camera since that is the distance between camera and swing/playset etc. I was hoping to just have one camera in the back yard. I think PTZ feature is really cool. Is there a PTZ camera that comes to your mind to...
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    Review - Dahua SD49225XA-HNR 2MP 25x Starlight + IR PTZ AI Camera with Deep IVS & SMD Plus

    I am interested in this camera, though I have very little knowledge regarding this camera. From what I have read looks like the camera can be rotated and tilted remotely? I have attached a picture of my backyard and marked a circle where I am planning to install this camera. Main focus is to...
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    Request suggestions for camera's for surveillance/monitoring

    Thanks. I did search on the forum but couldn't quite find answer to this. I would appreciate if someone can provide some guidance. i ) From what i have read so far looks like a dedicated POE switch adds more feature but is not much secure and needs to be configured to make it work. Is it safe...
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    Request suggestions for camera's for surveillance/monitoring

    All point noted. I plan to get one NVR5208-8P-4KS2E for the NVR and 1 IPC-T5442T-ZE and will test it out. Andy mentioned these are Dahua OEM's? Does anyone sell actual Dahua brand one's? Do you know if the NVR comes with any software or BI is the way to go for mobile and desktop?
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    Request suggestions for camera's for surveillance/monitoring

    WOW. This is great info, now this is all slowly going over top of my head..lol For front and back I think I will go with this one IPC-T5442T-ZE . For the sides, do turret's have wider angle than bullet camera's? I want to make sure my camera's are not recording stuff from my neighbors...
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    Request suggestions for camera's for surveillance/monitoring

    Thanks. All this makes sense, this is first time I am doing it , but below is what I think how it should look like. Sounds like 7 - 8 feet is recommended location for cameras. Location Coverage Night Vision Audio Area Coverage Type of Camera Model/Brand Notes C1 - Garage 7 feet located...
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    Request suggestions for camera's for surveillance/monitoring

    Thanks. In the front I might be able to have camera on the beam of garage door that is about 7 - 8 feet. But the ones in the back and alley it will be around 12 - 15 feet right under the roof, i guess i can have it pull down but then there will be bit of wire visible. Are those good locations?
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    Request suggestions for camera's for surveillance/monitoring

    Thank you everyone for taking time in responding. I have taken few pics and marked down locations of the cameras where i think they should be, I would appreciate if you all can provide some feed back. TIA.
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    Has anyone heard about lux pro cameras?

    Thank you everyone in taking time in replying. I will definitely pass on this one, I wanted to all myself..just little skeptical running ethernet in attic though it had space. I will give it a try .
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    Has anyone heard about lux pro cameras?

    Thanks Matt. This is the one he is selling https://www.wave-electronics.com/4ch-network-video-recorder-kit/product/0/73001
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    Has anyone heard about lux pro cameras?

    I have a guy who someone in my neighborhood recommended but he only installs lux pro cameras. I couldn't find much detail online. Wondering if this is a good brand or not.
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    Request suggestions for camera's for surveillance/monitoring

    I would like to get some recommendations on brand name and specifications that I need to be looking for to meet my requirements. I am thinking i might need 4 camera's, 1 covering the front of the garage, 1 covering the alley, 1 covering the backyard and may be one on the side of the alley...
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    Is Blueiris a good software for desktop and mobile?

    I am a newbie at camera's, I am planning to install few cameras. From what i have read so far looks like stock software from any vendor is not that great and Blueiris seems to be the way to go. For mobile application on Google store it doesn't have any good reviews, is Blueiris a good reliable...
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