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    Can Cat5e interior lines be too thin? Install issues with new POE cameras..

    Hello and thanks, I am moving from the logitech alert POE system to a Dahua POE setup and thought I had a nice advantage for easy locations due to having the logitech cat5e cables buried in the outside walls of house during some remodeling. Logitech alert uses the "flat" cat 5e but when I...
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    Setup Question(s) - 5231R ZE

    Hello and thanks, Just recieved my HDW5231R ZE (thanks Andy!) and ready to go. Hooked it up inside to test it out etc first before installing at location and all is well. I have tried searching keywords but is there a link to the best settings through the IP address logon and with Blue Iris? (...
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    Review-Dahua Starlight IPC-HDW5231R-ZE 800 meter capable ePOE

    DO you have to use the Dahua poe switches or can you use your own.. ?
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    Hope we are not hijacking the thread but ... With regards to installation.. is there enough room on the back of the unit to hide the wiring/pigtails/poe connection inside the case if mounting flush to stucco or will you need an extra junction type box? Thanks..
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    last question .. do I care if it is PAL or NTSC for the US?
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    Do I want the Z or the new ZE model? Not sure I understand the difference.. Thank you
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    System design input.. Camera models?

    Thanks all. The main camera (front door) will be above the door near the ceiling of the porch.. about 3 feet out in the center of the porch are 2 mini 4" 40watt can lights .. so there will be light AT the porch but once you leave the porch at night it will be darker.. if it helps, porch is...
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    System design input.. Camera models?

    Hello and thanks, Long time lurker first time poster. I am looking for a POE/NVR system that will probably only have 2 cameras)... I was sold on the Reolink Dome/Bullet/NVR until I found this forum and started researching. Not looking for anything crazy, just a good /solid camera and NVR that...