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    Advice needed - convenience store/gas station install

    Scrap and start over. Most likely, they will be looking to you for support and you don't want to support the crap that's there. I've been down that road before. It's not worth it.
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    Conduit question

    Conduit is not necessary inside or in your attic.
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    Need new wireless router

    I second the switch idea. That Linksys is silly money especially lacking the OpenVPN support.
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    VLAN Help / Suggestion(s)

    If you don't know what a VLAN is, I wouldn't recommend trying to set one up. It can get pretty involved.
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    IPC-HDBW4231F-AS Pin-out wiring diagram

    Here's another scenario but I agree with above that all pins should be terminated. This only has 2 pins for POE.
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    Need help! Accessing NVR & Cams through Wifi (photos of setup)

    Read the VPN thread before you dive into port forwarding.
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    Need help! Accessing NVR & Cams through Wifi (photos of setup)

    Post a screenshot of the ports page for the NVR. This really a pretty simple thing.
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    Need help! Accessing NVR & Cams through Wifi (photos of setup)

    Advanced IP Scanner - Download Free Network Scanner. for your PC Fing for your smartphone. What does your router say for DHCP range? On your PC, open a command prompt and type IP config. Tell me what you have for your IP address and Gateway.
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    Need help! Accessing NVR & Cams through Wifi (photos of setup)

    I would focus on getting everything working locally first. First, make sure you are in fact on the same subnet (192.168.0.x). Make sure the .200 is outside the DHCP range in the router. Don't worry about the IP addresses of the cameras. You are correct that the NVR handles that. I'm assuming the...
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    VPN Primer for Noobs

    You can use any app with VPN. You would set upp the app as if you were local. I use, and like, tinyCam.
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    Is anyone using "SpiceWorks" to monitor there network?

    I bought a Fingbox
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    VPN Primer for Noobs

    Ok, I just uninstalled OpenVPN from my Untangle server and reinstalled it; generated new OpenVPN files and I'm good to go. So your assumption on the Netgear may be correct. Hopefully, someone who knows Netgear will chime in.
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    VPN Primer for Noobs

    I was just getting ready to post the same thing. I posted on OpenVPNs firum as well. I have instructions from Untangle to try.
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    TinyCam support P2P?

    I use tinycam. Here's a screenshot for Dahua.
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    Best bulk Cat6 cable (+ accompanying RJ-45 connectors) for small outdoor runs?

    That's indoor cable. He needs outdoor cable. I've used this: Southwire 500 ft. Tan 24/4 CAT5e Indoor/Outdoor Cable-56917645 - The Home Depot CAT5e is fine for a short run. You could also use flexible conduit if your environment is really extreme.
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    Am I wasting my time with Amcrest/Foscam?

    Hey Mike, I sent you a PM.
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    3 teens in west San Jose home breakin (11am Sat. Dec. 9)

    This is why cameras aren't enough.
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    how to remotely access another computer

    I use Jump Desktop
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    Trying to setup VPN server on Asus Rt-AC87U pics are attached

    OpenVPN Connect (iOS) - OpenVPN Support Forum
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    Trying to setup VPN server on Asus Rt-AC87U pics are attached

    Download OpenVPN.
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    Trying to setup VPN server on Asus Rt-AC87U pics are attached

    When I had problems, moving the keys to the same directory as the ovpn file on my phone and tablet solved it for me.
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    Dahua Camera DNS

    Mine is only reaching out to the Google DNS that I entered. Are you sure that's not a clock server that you chose in the settings?
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    PIR wiring

    Either the NVR or the cameras don't support alarm input. Search the specs for your cameras and NVR.
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    Exploding bait box (not mine)

    Awesome video but if someone really does this and the bad guy gets hurt and sues, he'll win, easily.
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    PIR wiring

    Did you assign a camera to an input number?
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    Old DSC Security System - DIY upgrade?

    Correct.
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    Old DSC Security System - DIY upgrade?

    Connect2Go is a great add-on as well. They finally got an app.
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    Old DSC Security System - DIY upgrade?

    Incredible write up, tangent.
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    Old DSC Security System - DIY upgrade?

    Buy an 1832 kit, a zone expander, and a 2nd key pad. Get the kit that has the English keypad. Just finished an install today.
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    PIR wiring

    Try NO
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