Search results

  1. R

    EmpireTech Security Settings

    https://routersecurity.org/
  2. R

    Recommendations for outdoor IP camera.

    "and there's the issue of trans-atlantic repairs" I have mix of six Dahua/EmpireTech cams, several have been recording 24/7/365 for four years with zero issues. Roughly 35,000 hours of non-stop use.
  3. R

    EmpireTech Security Settings

    I went the dual NIC route, there is a diagram in the archives showing you how to configure and setup if you do a search. Assuming your PC has a slot available to add a PCIe NIC card it is a pretty simple solution.
  4. R

    Help me choose the right NAS

    Another vote for Synology. Black Friday sales are right around the corner if you can wait two months. Synology has an incredible operating system, see site below and do some research. https://nascompares.com/ https://nascompares.com/guide/best-2-bay-nas-of-the-year-2023-2024/...
  5. R

    Ethernet Burial—Detached Garage Install

    No an expert just a diy-er. Always run conduit? I know you will say yes. This might might be wise just to prevent the cable from being cut easily by a rouge tenant planting a flower.... I did, mainly for cable protection, Monoprice direct burial rated cable. -have a junction box at the base...
  6. R

    Pandemic threat? Anyone else concerned?

    Survey: Americans Wary of Fall Flu, COVID Vaccines Gee, I wonder why :rolleyes: A lot of Americans are on the fence regarding annual flu and COVID shots, a new survey finds. More than one-third of those polled (37%) said they’d gotten vaccines in the past but don’t plan to this year...
  7. R

    Another hardware question

    Working for me. Post elitedesk i5-8500 sff into Ebay for the same results, maybe your browser is blocking the link due to something like ublock origin???
  8. R

    Need Recommendation on an Entire System

    IPC-T22IR-ZAS S3, $130 on Amazon TL-PoE150S, $20 on Amazon Unless something changed, I believe you can get a 15 day trial free of BI. Assuming you have a PC that supports BI, the two Amazon items are also returnable, you have a very low costs point of entry to take a test drive. I started...
  9. R

    Pandemic threat? Anyone else concerned?

    Zuckerberg: Biden Admin Pressured Meta to Censor COVID Info Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg said senior officials in the Biden administration had pressured his social media company to censor COVID-19 content during the pandemic, adding that he would push back if this were to happen again...
  10. R

    Need Recommendation on an Entire System

    I came here knowing little to nothing about ip cams four years ago. This site has been a wealth of information and great help. I followed the recommendations as opposed to my preconceived ideas and I have a rock solid system that runs Blue Iris and Dahua/Andy cameras. I have several cameras that...
  11. R

    Pandemic threat? Anyone else concerned?

    Not peer reviewed. The risk of cognitive decline and dementia in older adults diagnosed with COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1568163724002666 Highlights COVID-19 linked to 65% of new-onset cognitive impairment Time...
  12. R

    Pandemic threat? Anyone else concerned?

    Kamala Harris campaign still requires staffers to be ‘up-to-date’ with Covid vaccinations "Harris for President requires all employees to be ‘up to date’ on COVID-19 vaccination status as prescribed by the CDC as a condition of employment, unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law."...
  13. R

    Those Hueys were a bit low

    Nice looking property :)
  14. R

    Pandemic threat? Anyone else concerned?

    Newest pandemic; WHO to decide this week if mpox Africa outbreak is a global emergency Concern is growing over the spread of a more deadly strain of the virus. August 12, 2024 11:43 am CET By Rory O’Neill Independent experts appointed by the World Health Organization will meet virtually on...
  15. R

    New Member

    :welcome: Lots of helpful people and good advice here.
  16. R

    They just tried to assassinate Trump

    Secret Service whistleblower makes stunning claim about director who replaced Kimberly Cheatle and says agents warned of problems for MONTHS before Trump's assassination attempt A Republican senator has received 'disturbing information' on Donald Trump's near assassination from a whistleblower...
  17. R

    Beware of cheap intel 13th &14th gen CPU's for sale

    I know Intel is the preferred CPU but FWIW, my BIue Iris PC with six cams runs great on a RYZEN 7 2700, 4 years, rock solid.
  18. R

    Pandemic threat? Anyone else concerned?

    Right on schedule. The latest dominant Covid variants have stronger infectiousness than their predecessors and the ability to evade vaccine-induced antibodies. This story originally appeared on WIRED Japan and has been translated from Japanese. The northern hemisphere is entering yet another...
  19. R

    Hi mates, noob on cams but eager to get tips.

    :welcome: https://ipcamtalk.com/wiki/ip-cam-talk-cliff-notes/
  20. R

    Which camera would you choose?

    He sells Dahua rebrands that are new and better than Dahua OEM (newer firmware, better firmware, customer support), for much less money. He also sells cameras in the USA that you would not normally be able to get here. Buy with confidence. I have about a half dozen of his cams and some Dahua...
  21. R

    Which camera would you choose?

    Camera 2, not even a question in my mind.
  22. R

    Pandemic threat? Anyone else concerned?

    Biden just cancelled his speech in Las Vegas because he tested positive for COVID -- announced at the venue a minute ago.
  23. R

    Not sure where to start?

    :welcome: Dahua/EmpireTech Cameras and Blue Iris software on a PC has served me well. I do store all my footage locally.
  24. R

    More Reolink recommendations from a professional youtuber.

    He promotes what pays is my guess. I am glad I found this site before I bought any sub-par cams. My Dahua/EmpireTech cams have been rock solid for four years come October 2024, many of them recording 24/7/365 since installed.
  25. R

    Help with initial setup

    :welcome: Have you ruled out using Blue Iris? I run a Synology NAS but I determined Blue Iris and a dedicated PC was a better solution for my Dahua/EmpireTech Cams. I use my Synology for backup, Synology Photos, etc and I have the cams isolated from the Internet on the PC via a dual NIC Card...
  26. R

    Introduction

    :welcome:
  27. R

    Pandemic threat? Anyone else concerned?

    RFK Jr. Leaves Dr. Phil Stunned As He Explains Huge Kickbacks Fauci and NIH Have Earned From Moderna Vaccines (VIDEO) https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/06/rfk-jr-leaves-dr-phil-stunned-as-he/
  28. R

    Greetings All!

    :welcome:
  29. R

    Replacing 11-year-old poe Swann System

    :welcome: Read the Cliff Notes in the Wiki. I am a big fan of Dahua and Blue Iris which was recommended by members here after I came looking for Hikvision and a NVR. The system has been rock solid.
  30. R

    Hello world!

    :welcome: You have come to the right place, the fact that you have identified Dahua and Blue Iris puts your 90% ahead of most new inquiries here. Dahua and BI is a solid choice to build a solid system. Don't forget to read the cliff notes located in the wiki.
Top Bottom