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    Unsecured By Default from Major Retailers - Why?

    What do you think can be done so the average person can get setup with a security system themselves? The wiring is mostly plug and play. It's the security that's the problem. Would the best route be for homeowners to call someone out just to handle the security aspect of the system, rather than...
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    Unsecured By Default from Major Retailers - Why?

    I'd like to see them add a router to the system, but the cost could be a major concern for some. And like you said, the setup could be a problem. Many just get their router from their cable company and pay the fee allowing the cable company to provide the support. So, I can see this not working...
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    Lorex LNR1180

    I've been doing a lot of research recently, and this forum has been a great resource. Here's a few brief tips: Next time when getting a system from Costco, don't use the wiring that is in the box, and keep everything that came with it just in case you need to return it. Their return policy is...
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    Unsecured By Default from Major Retailers - Why?

    You made some good points! What if they were to ship the security system with a router setup with a VPN, and just say that remote viewing won't work unless you download their app? It could be a remote viewing app like most systems have, but with a VPN built-in. Just an idea.. Then again, you...
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    Unsecured By Default from Major Retailers - Why?

    I've been doing a lot of research and a lot of reading on here. This is a great resource and is appreciated! This brings me to a huge question of mine.. Why do major retailers, such as Walmart, Best Buy, Costco, and Amazon (referring to items shipped and sold by Amazon) sell security systems...
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    Question about locally remote NVR functionality

    Did you ever figure out how to access the NVR remotely? It was mentioned on here about a web interface or downloading a program from Dahua. Personally I'd prefer a web interface. Have you figured out a way to connect?
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    VPN Primer - or answers to questions you dare not ask....

    This is a great post! If forum management doesn't mind, I'd like to suggest that this information be put here too: VPN Primer for Noobs I've had a lot of trouble trying to understand the whole VPN setup, and with the help of some on here, I've been able to understand it a lot better. Here's the...
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    Easiest Way to Secure Camera System

    Awesome, that is what I was hoping - not to worry about needing to rely on Lorex for anything other than hardware support. I just don't trust them.. So, basically, all inbound connections to the NVR from any outside source is blocked unless using a VPN client, and all outbound connections from...
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    Easiest Way to Secure Camera System

    How does that make sure other servers don't get random information from the NVR? I've read about NVR's suspiciously contacting servers around the world without explanation. And I've also heard about them being hacked. Is the VPN, along with the passwords, preventing all of that? If there's a...
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    Easiest Way to Secure Camera System

    I've seen the T-Mobile router brand new many times on Slickdeals, but missed it. For now I'm just going with an Asus from Amazon. Alright, so nothing is going over the network constantly, only when it's being viewed. I'm assuming if a computer on the network is compromised that could cause a...
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    Easiest Way to Secure Camera System

    fenderman's patience is appreciated! I'll be replacing a TP Link Archer C7, which was purchased due to multiple sites saying it is the best router for "most people". Thank you for answering that question about the setup.
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    Easiest Way to Secure Camera System

    [ Great, I think it is starting to make more sense now. So, aside from getting the VPN setup, disabling any port forwarding and uPNP, and setting a strong password on the NVR and cameras, is that everything needed to make sure nobody else can get in to the NVR?
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    Easiest Way to Secure Camera System

    Thank you. So, basically, Modem > Asus Router with OpenVPN > Everything Else - should work fine, not slowing down the speeds on the network, only slowing the speeds when away from the network (which shouldn't matter). And that'll mean the NVR is secure and cannot be accessed by anyone that...
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    Easiest Way to Secure Camera System

    I'm trying to keep everything simple. I'm already confused and overwhelmed. I'm thinking maybe the VPN cannot pass through the router and that it must need a direct connection to the Internet. Just was a guess, but I typed in "vpn pass through router Ethernet" on Google and came up with this...
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    Easiest Way to Secure Camera System

    I was thinking by plugging the new Asus router in the current router's Ethernet port (right next to the VoIP and TV Ethernet) it'd allow the Asus router to get Internet. Maybe I'm just not understanding what the problem is.. What you seem to be suggesting is to have the Asus router right next...
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    Easiest Way to Secure Camera System

    So, are you saying the VPN will only go one way (Asus router > NVR) and once it goes back (NVR > Asus Router > Current Router > Modem) it'll lose the secure connection? And that the right way to do is it Modem > Asus Router > rest of the network, including NVR?
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    Easiest Way to Secure Camera System

    I'm sorry for the trouble, but I'm really not understanding. I was thinking the VPN on the Asus router would secure anything connected after it (meaning, the NVR). And the reason for getting another router in the first place is because my current router doesn't seem to support a VPN (at least...
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    Easiest Way to Secure Camera System

    I'm sorry, but I'm still not understanding why it won't work. Does the Asus router need to be connected right after the modem to secure the whole network? I can't just secure the NVR with an affordable consumer router from Amazon?
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    Easiest Way to Secure Camera System

    I don't understand.
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    Easiest Way to Secure Camera System

    We do, but I'm looking to keep the NVR separate because I've heard using OpenVPN can slow down the whole network. Like I said above, looking to have our modem connected to our main wireless router, which does have other things plugged in via Ethernet (VoIP service and TV), and then use an...
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    Easiest Way to Secure Camera System

    Actually, we are just connecting the router to the NVR and nothing else. I didn't think anything of the processor though.
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    Question about locally remote NVR functionality

    Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I looked at a few pages on here about the license plate reading. I'm just nervous about changing the default settings but I guess it's time to start experimenting. What have you seen work for you personally in regarding to the settings? Has the...
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    FYI - Some local Costco B&M have a Lorex / Dahua OEM 4K 6x camera kit and 8 port NVR for $800

    I'll check them out. Thanks!
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    Question about locally remote NVR functionality

    Glad to hear it's working out for you so far! I've noticed I can't see license plates during the day or at night, even though an online tool indicated we should be able to see them. I'm not sure if there's a setting that should be changed or what.. I've thought maybe lowering the quality to...
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    Easiest Way to Secure Camera System

    Thank you for the suggestion, but since this is just being used for the NVR and nothing else I don't think gigabit is necessary, is it? If I wanted to use it for the whole network then I'd definitely want a gigabit one. Right now my priority is the NVR, but all of this research has gotten me to...
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    Question about locally remote NVR functionality

    How is everything going with your system?
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    Easiest Way to Secure Camera System

    Thank you. I agree, it's probably the documentation. It looks like my main problem is going to be resolved with this router. And taking a brief look at the interface, I don't think I'll be purchasing any routers unless they're from Asus from now on. They have an excellent interface available...
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    Easiest Way to Secure Camera System

    Thank you! It is starting to make more sense now! I'm in need of a VPN server, and the router I got was for a VPN Client. I briefly looked at the link you provided, and it looks similar to the instructions directly from Asus. Where I'm confused is according to the sample interface, there...
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    Easiest Way to Secure Camera System

    Thank you! I've been looking at the RT-AC51U, but when going to the page and clicking "Try it" to check out the interface, OpenVPN isn't an option: RT-AC51U | Networking | ASUS USA ASUS Wireless Router RT-AC66U - Network Map It's just showing PPTP. I've looked at this tutorial here: [VPN]...
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    FYI - Some local Costco B&M have a Lorex / Dahua OEM 4K 6x camera kit and 8 port NVR for $800

    Costco is still getting more of these.. I have one now and haven't had much time to work with it since I'm focusing on getting it secure with a VPN, but for the few minutes I've spent with it it is decent. I'm disappointed with the zoom (can't see license plates) even though an online placement...
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