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  1. drew91101

    Semi Professional Installs

    Are you charging friend prices or trying to make a few $$. Agree you likely have to be licensed but I did a few jobs for "friends" at restaurants and houses, I charged the cost of equipment plus 15% for random stuff (wire, connectors, drill bits, ext...) then came up with a per camera price...
  2. drew91101

    Analysis paralysis: low voltage cables through drywall

    I like the sphincter plates personally. The brush plates tend to look a little nicer but once they are full of wire, it doesn't really matter. I use the brush plates when I'm hanging a tv but when I have to run multiple cables, I use the sphincter plate; they look a little neater with multiple...
  3. drew91101

    educational video system

    Just get 10 cameras, a NVR or BI platform, and then just access the computer connected to each projector and view whatever cameras you want. easy
  4. drew91101

    Questions about Hikvision NVR & Cameras

    I don't think you will notice any issues unless you are recording all 4 continuously with a higher fps and quality. I plan on setting my switch up this weekend so we'll see
  5. drew91101

    POE Suggestion

    Never mind!! I came back to my NVR after dinner and found both cameras added. That was easy
  6. drew91101

    POE Suggestion

    Just got it in today and hooked up a few spare cameras up to bench test it. @nayr, what is the process for accessing the cameras in the nvr? I am running a lts8716-p16 and have the switch plugged into one of the poe ports on the nvr. The nvr automatically added the first camera I plugged into...
  7. drew91101

    Questions about Hikvision NVR & Cameras

    Good news! I don't think you can use PnP with the cameras since they will be added from a switch. I am having a very similar problem where I am only able to run one wire into my garage. @nayr recommended a POE splitter which uses an 802.3at input and outputs 4 802.af ports. Basically, its a POE...
  8. drew91101

    POE Suggestion

    That's perfect! Saves me from running electric too. Just ordered it, thanks for the help nayr
  9. drew91101

    POE Suggestion

    Just looking for any suggestions for a 4 port poe switch. Here's the catch: is going to be in my unfinished garage which gets pretty cold in the winter and pretty warm/humid in the summer. Basically, the way my house is laid out, the only way to run cable to my garage is through a small...
  10. drew91101

    Hikvision Email Notification Attachments

    NVR3_V3.1.1_160816 was what I came up with to be current
  11. drew91101

    No emails after VPN

    That's how I understood a VPN as well. Another thing I did is hook up my vista 20p to an alarm output; the alarm shows a fault when an event is triggered (no alarm condition) so I know the NVR is getting the line crossing, just no email. I guess the coincidence is just that. Ill play around...
  12. drew91101

    No emails after VPN

    So I just finally got my VPN set up and now I don't get any email alerts. The weird thing is if I send a test email from the nvr, it's sucessful (with vpn and without vpn). Any ideas?
  13. drew91101

    Hikvision Email Notification Attachments

    I can't find the current firmware for the 7716. I have an 8716 and had a recent update but am not sure if it would apply to the 7716. Make a post in the firmware section of the forum and see if anyone can help you. I believe there is an update out there...I've come across a few but I'm not...
  14. drew91101

    Questions about Hikvision NVR & Cameras

    If you already don't have cable in place, go for cat6..personal preference so you don't have to upgrade cable in 5 years. I understand it can be tough running cable; I have been running wire for a while now and though it may not be easy, there is always a way. You could also try for a wireless...
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    Questions about Hikvision NVR & Cameras

    1) If you want 8 cameras, don't get an 8 camera NVR, get a 16. You will have all 8 cameras up and running, realize you need a 9th and then have to get a whole new NVR. 2) I personally do not have experience with the powerline adapters however several members of the forum use them with no issues...
  16. drew91101

    1 gang box mount options

    And when you are drilling the face plate, don't hold it with your hand unless you want to lose a finger. Ask me how I know :( (Spinning metal faceplate = stitches)
  17. drew91101

    1 gang box mount options

    Get a new faceplate for the gang box if you need it. Drill a hole just big enough to fit the wire through the connector, mount the camera, and hit it with silicone. Done.
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    Hikvision Email Notification Attachments

    Without knowing any specifics, make sure you have the most recent firmware update. Hikvision recently put out a firmware update to fix a lot of email issues.
  19. drew91101

    drug dealer loses his stash

    Its a good thing we have the government to solve all of our problems!!
  20. drew91101

    drug dealer loses his stash

    Look what happened with prohibition..that worked out well [insert sarcasm here]. But you are right, makes too much sense.
  21. drew91101

    Why is Blue Iris better than an NVR...

    Random question for BI vs NVR, how do you use alarm I/O with BI? is there an I/O add on or do you guys just use the I/O included with specific IPCs
  22. drew91101

    POE Switch -- Solid Cat 6 - Patch Panel - Stranded Cat 6 - Camera?

    Pick up some tools on amazon, buy a spool of cat6, and watch a few youtube videos on how to terminate. I taught myself and with a little practice, you can do it with your eyes closed
  23. drew91101

    gun slinger

    Awesome!!!!
  24. drew91101

    System Recommendation

    Most of the systems you are going to come across on this forum and most of the recommendations that people will give you are going to be POE based IP cameras. How many cameras do you want? As far as ease of instillation, wired ethernet may not be the easiest to set-up without experience. If you...
  25. drew91101

    Recommendations

    NVR's, DVR's & Computers or New Member Introductions
  26. drew91101

    Alarm components

    Hmm, I have to check it out. Thanks @tangent
  27. drew91101

    Error code HCNetSDK.dll(Connecting to device failed )The device is offline or the network time out

    Pay attention to where you are posting. You are in the classified section
  28. drew91101

    Alarm components

    Just components...door/window contacts, PIRs, ext. Good point with old software..I got my panel from a deader and checked the version.
  29. drew91101

    Alarm components

    So turns out Amazon has some of the cheapest stuff...go figure
  30. drew91101

    Alarm components

    Anyone have any recommendations on a good place to purchase components? I have use alarmliquidators.com for RF components and have a shopping cart full at alarmsystemstore.com. Wondering if anyone has other recommendations?
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