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    Yesterday, BI as a SERVICE lost all Network Video and Web Server

    Wonder if this is my issue... Win10Pro. Direct to disk. Checked HWA now that I think about it..... no more access to my cameras since I purchased the license. I can browse to them, tinyCam picks them up but not BI. Where is the hardware accelleration check box?
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    Planning : ALPR

    With Milestone becoming free soon, I noticed they have LPR add-on. It is no good for the free copy though. I am wondering if BI has plans to release an LPR plug-in.
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    Just ordered the IPC-HDW4431C-A

    Will it do what you need?
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    Camera to catch taggers at Park.

    Trail cams. But is it your property to install these on? Permission? Getting back to, does the responsible party even care? Even if you do PTZ, what is the lighting like at the park?
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    Anyone catch traffic from this?

    So from the POE switch, instead of that patch cable going to my router, it is going to go right into my BI PC. Ya? Then we are talking totally off the web and short of 007 sneaking into my house, the cameras and that computer won't be vulnerable. Does Win10Pro require internet, will it get...
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    Camera to catch taggers at Park.

    4 million killed? If you are speaking of jihad by the sword you need to research your numbers more. Muslims are being killed mostly... by muslims (they are not muslim enough, they know better, kill them). At any rate, some level of paranoia is simply human nature. It is how we survive. It is...
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    Anyone catch traffic from this?

    Any of these IoTs can be hacked.. some more easily than others. Even our own gov't agencies have security issues. Seems best way to make this stuff remote viewable and safe is VPN. I am no IT guy. Let @nayr repeat himself, cause what he has to say is what I plan to do.
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    Camera to catch taggers at Park.

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    Camera to catch taggers at Park.

    He does live in Portland.
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    Camera to catch taggers at Park.

    This is a public, government owned park? I didn't catch that in the OP. A camera on his own property can certainly look into places he could see otherwise. Each locale has its own regulations. At least a trail cam is not actively recording. It senses motion, snaps a photo burst. Then...
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    Should I consider anything other than Hikvision or Dahua?

    Now we are getting somewhere. If the old camera system is not totally kaput, put it to use somewhere .. even if they dont work, maybe having a few dummy cameras won't hurt. Good luck.
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    New guy question looking to install a system

    Build it. No install is the same. Read. Research. Measure. Determine what your situation requires, what your demands are... then buy appropriately.
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    Camera to catch taggers at Park.

    Consider trail cameras, too. They could be of benefit. I have seen national law enforcement agencies use them in similar fashion. Look for the 12MP solar powered unit. EBay has them for under 150.
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    Home Automation, Lights and Locks.

    Looks like a sham website.... is that David Ducovny giving testimonial to your locksmith?
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    Should I consider anything other than Hikvision or Dahua?

    I'll take that as an apology. Did the old system satisfy your current needs? If not, then it will be tough to get much more with that DVR. To include @bp2008 back in the conversation.... 2MP (1080) is best you will get over BNC? Then your choices are limited. I did browse on your behalf and...
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    Need help what to purchase

    Dahua or Hikvision purchased via eBay (or AliExpress if comfortable). Buy the matching NVR also. It wuld be wise to get one larger than your needs at the moment. Run the ethernet lines. Plug and play! The Dahua 4431C are a nice turret and offer a 3.6 or 6mm lens. Both could work well for you...
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    Installation and test equipment

    First thing I do when I get nearly anything, bench top test. Learning to check my fast food orders, too, before I ever leave the line.
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    Should I consider anything other than Hikvision or Dahua?

    You are saying I am suggesting.. I am not. I was pretty clear. You are assuming a lot in fact without having an indication of what his needs are while speaking on his behalf. I did offer a warning to running a low FPS but w/o knowing his goals, etc no tailored advice can be given. And safely...
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    Should I consider anything other than Hikvision or Dahua?

    I appreciate the snarky reply. I did read the post. It is why I presented my response in the fashion seen. It is very possible that old system could still do the trick. You did not give a goal, only that you want 4 or 5MP cameras. And you only now just offer the system is defunct! Why even...
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    Should I consider anything other than Hikvision or Dahua?

    I think you need better planning. Why isn't the current system working? What do you hope to better? Home or business? Personal or client? What will monitor the system (NVR or PC)? You are installing? What type of cameras and specs do you need? Your idea of running a high MP camera at a lower...
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    Installation and test equipment

    Ah, I have a jump box that is heavy duty for tow truck driver service. The small packs may be able to lay down some amps to turn over a car but check its specs to make sure it can run the ~12V for a decent time.. certain battery design is geared towards quick discharge vs steady consumption...
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    Are these devices compatible?

    How many FPS? What bitrate? How much time do you wish to archive?
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    Can the cameras connected to BI be on their own LAN coming off of the BI computer?

    Re: Can the cameras connected to BI be on their own LAN coming off of the BI computer By doing this walled garden approach (@nayr), there is still a method to port forward or remotely view? And if so, once that is done, is the walled garden really anymore secured or by setting up PF or remote...
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    Installation and test equipment

    And will be huge!
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    what size computer to view 100 cameras on 4 monitors?

    100 cameras ain't cheap. So I don't think you could cheap out anywhere else.
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    Installation and test equipment

    Well, at that point you may just want to buy the tool. I see them online for not much money.. much more to piece it together unless you got the parts laying about, knowhow to tackle it, time to build/test. Sounds fun.. but.. I'd default to the tool until the tool makes me desire more. Try...
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    Installation and test equipment

    Well along these lines as I cascade into Home Automation.. this info in the cloud. And privacy concerns. Unreal. I was going to get a VeraPlus since it is not exclusive to the cloud like SmartThings.. but.. I cancelled the order still! All this stuff is scary and reveals the true need for us to...
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    Installation and test equipment

    Just thinking of an ultimate set up, hands free. Google glass even supported anymore? Like a Segway. Was to be so revolutionary. Good lucking finding one outside of a mall cop office.
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    Installation and test equipment

    Google glass, streaming tinycamPRO(your choice of software)...
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    Installation and test equipment

    Ya, I saw those cool test tools in my searching.. and I am a sucker for more tools. Thing is, your smartphone or tablet or laptop will do the trick. Put it in the same network as the camera, type in the IP address (Dahua defaults to 192.168.108). You can get into the camera from there and make...
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