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    Adding Cameras

    On my NRV all port are POE. I decided since I'm really stuck at home due to all this craziness, I decided to just run 3 new wires to my rear back yard since I had an extra spool of CAT6. Tested all ports give me video. Now I need to pick out 2-3 new cameras.
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    Adding Cameras

    I will give that a try as well.
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    Adding Cameras

    Okay
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    Adding Cameras

    Sounds interesting and a better option for supporting more cameras. Do you think they make an outdoor Poe switch I can put in under my deck I have electric there and will be out of site.
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    Adding Cameras

    Thanks!
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    Adding Cameras

    Great advice! I will probably try out option 1 and see how that goes for the 2 extra cameras. The PTZ I will have to run cable to to from the NVR. Just one more question when you split the line to two more cameras how will my NVR treat it? Also, will I be able to see the two extra cameras on my...
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    Adding Cameras

    Thanks for the reply so I can use this with my existing cat6 run to my driveway camera. So I would pull the RJ 45 out of that camera and plug it into POE extender for power. Then run short cable cat6 wire back to my driveway camera to the extender port. Then the other port on the extender I can...
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    Adding Cameras

    Hi, I have a question about adding 3 more POE cameras to my existing 5 camera setup. My NVR is in my 3rd floor office with monitor. So I’m looking to install 2 more cameras and 1 PTZ cameras to the far part of back yard where the pool and patio area. So to be short is there any way I can split...
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    Iphone App for Dauha NVR

    Thanks for all your help! Alex
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    Iphone App for Dauha NVR

    So I configured the app. Now when I’m out of my and try to connect through LTE and it won’t connect but when I turn my vpn on it connects. I guess it’s working.
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    Iphone App for Dauha NVR

    My vpn type is IKEv2 and configured my vpn through firewall with a range of vip and I downloaded client vpn setting to IPhone and it assigns 192.167.1.3 and I connected successfully. So I am not using ovpn. Do I have to use ovpn. Thanks, Alex
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    Iphone App for Dauha NVR

    I don’t know if anyone still viewing this post. I finally setup a vpn through my firewall and on the nvr have p2p not active. Now how do I configure the dahua nvr so I can access through my vpn?
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    Iphone App for Dauha NVR

    Thank you for explaining. Alex
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    Iphone App for Dauha NVR

    Hey catcamstar, I have a question on the Open VPN where it asked for host server name. What do I put there? The NVR host name? Thanks, Alex
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    Iphone App for Dauha NVR

    Awesome! Thanks catcamstar.
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    Iphone App for Dauha NVR

    Thanks for the advice really appreciate it. One more question I just purchased a security appliance WatchGuard M270 which allows me multiple VPN you think it’s more secure to go through my firewall?
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    Iphone App for Dauha NVR

    My bad I’m using IDMSS Plus for remote viewing. I’m using P2P and the address I’m connecting I imagine is the IP my router assigned to the NVR. Is there a place I can confirm this. Also, what is the best way to connect through VPN?
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    Iphone App for Dauha NVR

    Hello all, Still a newbe with all this stuff. I had a question I am using mobile app IDMSS for my iPhone when I am home under my wifi my cameras load up in 2 seconds, but when I leave my house this is when I need remote viewing and 90% of the time it falls to connect under At&t LTE. So this is...
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    NVR5208-8P-4KS2

    Okay, thanks for the help.
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    NVR5208-8P-4KS2

    Hello, I just recently purchased NVR5208-8P-4KS2 from Empire City and I was wondering if anyone knows how to get the manual online. I can’t seem to find it? Thanks, Alex
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    Outdoor Security Camera For Home

    There’s just so many cameras I just don’t want to put all the work in spend the money and get wrong cameras. So I assuming for home security we are more worried about our homes at night so it better to get lower resolution because they work better at night?
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    Outdoor Security Camera For Home

    I have been using bullet cameras for about eight years I never had problem with spider webs in my area.
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    Outdoor Security Camera For Home

    Thanks for the reply samplenhold so I understand what you mean about having the cameras wire already run. I had 4 various 4 camera over the last 8 years there were just crummy systems. So instead of spending 300 every 2 years I'll spend around 1,000 for real cameras that will hopefully last much...
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    Outdoor Security Camera For Home

    So those cameras need to be mounted to a junction box? Also, once mounted can they be a this is what I seen in App Store
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    Outdoor Security Camera For Home

    So something like this you guys are talking about...
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    Hi Andy, I was interested in these cameras from your Amazon store Amazon.com : EmpireTech IP...

    Hi Andy, I was interested in these cameras from your Amazon store Amazon.com : EmpireTech IP Camera IPC-HFW1831E 8MP WDR IR Mini Bullet 2.8MM Lens Network Camera IP67, PoE English Version : Camera & Photo I was thinking of getting 6 of them for around my house. Would you recommend I am very new...
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    Outdoor Security Camera For Home

    Just wanted to see if anyone would recommend this camera? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KQ4Z4QP/ref=psdc_14241331_t3_B07DRC93S8
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    Outdoor Security Camera For Home

    That app has horrible reviews for IPhone
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    Outdoor Security Camera For Home

    Also, can anyone suggest a good mobile app for remote viewing. There are several I been reading about but users seem to have connection problems. Thanks, Alex
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    Outdoor Security Camera For Home

    It’s been a while I decided to go with poe system all my wire in in place and tested okay. Now I just need to buy the equipment.