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    Home Security Systems

    I called my local alarm company . They said like $1-2k for the install. And then like $100 a month for monitoring. I can spend less than 500, if i get everything myself and do self monitoring. I really just want to hire someone to do a wired install
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    accessing BI through VPN hosted on VPS

    Of you are using openvpn follow this guide. http://randyshomeprojects.blogspot.com/2016/11/openvpn-on-asus-router.html Also download openvpn on your android phone
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    Home Security Systems

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    Home Security Systems

    Damn 70. How old are you now sir ??? If you don't mind me asking. Much wisdom, you must have
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    Home Security Systems

    do you remember what you paid for the installation? just curious so i can get a baseline price ??
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    Home Security Systems

    That sounds like all good reasons. do you remember what you paid for everything ? did you install it or hire someone ?
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    Home Security Systems

    Fuck me being honest, I am about to move into a new house. That has no basement and no attic, the house is 100% concrete. What you have listed sounds like A LOT OF WORK. I am not trying to come off as lazy, but, drilling through concrete. fuck.... Wireless sounds easier. Ill still have to...
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    Home Security Systems

    What do you all think about this. Found some prices on ebay, Or I can buy a complete kit https://www.ebay.com/itm/Honeywell-Self-Monitoring-Kit-NO-MONTHLY-FEES-Vista-20p-6160RF-EnvisaLink-4/282457526448?hash=item41c3c7d0b0:g:WfIAAOSwX61ZCK-H
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    Home Security Systems

    How difficult is it to wire up the panel and everything? I was contemplating just doing all wireless, but I hate the idea of batteries. But i. Also hear how difficult it is to wire on a finished / already built house.
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    Home Security Systems

    What's the name of the cellular backup card ??
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    Home Security Systems

    So what i am hearing is , buy the cheaper 20P and pair it with the envisalink?? That's what someone else also recommends
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    accessing BI through VPN hosted on VPS

    Hmmm if you can vpn into the server , i guess your good. Have you set up your webcams yet ? Gave them a static ip, that is not the default ip address??
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    accessing BI through VPN hosted on VPS

    I just did this, happy to help. For me, the first thing I needed to do was to get my ISP assigned router into bridge mode. (You need to get rid of that double NAT situation you have going on) What type of personal router are you using ? OPenVPN? Once you get that double NAT situation fixed...
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    Home Security Systems

    Hey 2 part question for whoever can help. Is there any benefit of running the Vista 21IP PANEL in conjunction with the EyezOn Envisalink EVL-4EZEVL-4EZ Interface Module ? I mostly want, Email and Cell Phone notifications from my alarm system. Or is the Eyezon Just redundant / not necessary for...
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    No perfect PoE doorbell

    Are there any preferred Doorbells ? Wireless or Wired? I was leaning towards getting this: Anker Eufy 2K HD Video Doorbell $100
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    Smart Locks

    Any recommendations on smart locks ? I am debating between a Lockly secure Plus vs a Ultraloq u-bolt Pro. i am trying to decide which lock would be better for an interior door ( car garage door to inside ) Neither one is rated ansi grade 1. I will be getting a Schlag encode for my front...
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    Blue Iris App vs Remote VPN

    Just curious, does the Phone App offer anything that we do not have by VPN into our BI PC ? Does anyone prefer the phone app versus VPN? The phone app is $10. VPN is Free. Is the app worth it ?? After 2 days of troubleshooting and everything. I finally got my first IP cam up. The feeling of...
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    Blue cave vs ac68u

    I wanted to get this one, but I found the Blue Cave brand new for $65. If I need to switch it out, this is the router I will definitely get !!!
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    Blue cave vs ac68u

    Hey man, off topic, but I have been following your guides on setting up VPN and Blue iris. You have been super helpful. Glad to see you are still around. Thanks so much for your helpful guides and tips !!!
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    VPN Primer for Noobs

    I Literally just wen through this whole process and got it working !! Ima be honest I have not read your previous post, but follow this guide to the T and it will work. https://randyshomeprojects.blogspot.com/2016/11/openvpn-on-asus-router.html I am more than happy to help you set it up...
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    Cannot access my switch on a second nic

    This worked. But if I have this second nic on a different subnet. how can I remote in using open VPN ??
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    Cannot access my switch on a second nic

    Do i need to have NIC 2 on a different subnet ?
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    Cannot access my switch on a second nic

    Here is my setup: ISP provided modem/switch (In bridge mode) ------> Asus Router ----> Desktop PC (with two nics) -----> Cisco Switch I have IP Cameras attached to the switch, and I do not want the cameras to have internet access (Chinese Cameras) I am 100% sure that everything is on the same...
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    Help Configuring Cisco switch

    default password I found is not working admin cisco I cannot log into the web interface
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    Help Configuring Cisco switch

    Trying to set up my first IP Cam on this cisco switch. I gave the cisco switch a static IP Address, one that is outside the range of my IP Pool. I am trying to follow this tutorial. https://ipcamtalk.com/threads/dual-nic-setup-on-your-blue-iris-machine.40264/ I have two nics (one wireless...
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    Help setting up my new router

    Got it working. Had to call my ISP and they had to set the router/modem they provided me to bridge/passthrough mode. It is not a setting I could done myself. I have a successful vpn from my phone to my router.
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    Setup a IPC-T5442T-ZE and have a couple of Questions

    This seems to cheap to be true ? Is this the same model you were referring to ? https://www.router-switch.com/dhi-nvr5232-4ks2.html I know theres an 8/16/32 channel .
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    What dash cam are you using?

    Viofo A129 Pro Duo All day baby !!
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    Help setting up my new router

    Found this, but I am just unsure how to reserve an IP address for my Blue cave. ____ If you can't bridge the ISP modem/router, set up a reserved IP address for the blue cave that it gets on the WAN port on the ISP Modem/router. Use this same IP address and input this IP address into the ISP...
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    Help setting up my new router

    Running into some issues, and I think its because : The wireless router currently uses a private WAN IP address I am currently trying to put my ISP router into bridge mode, any help ? COMTREND NEXUSLINK 3120
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