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    Ubiquity EdgeRouter X - Configuring to Isolate Surveillance Networks

    Thank you. And stay safe
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    Ubiquity EdgeRouter X - Configuring to Isolate Surveillance Networks

    I read this thread again, and now have a couple more questions if you do not mind, @guykuo. 1. Will the Pre-configured file and OpenVPN configurations you provided work on an EdgeRouter 4? 2. With the set up you provided, will I need to buy more Ubiquity APs and another POE switch just for my...
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    How to see if any of your smart devices or IP cams are phoning home?

    A little more talk about it: Unifi Calling Home - Wireless Networking | DSLReports Forums
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    How to see if any of your smart devices or IP cams are phoning home?

    Article: Sure, we made your Wi-Fi routers phone home with telemetry, says Ubiquiti. What of it? ---- And a short video about it:
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    Ubiquity EdgeRouter X - Configuring to Isolate Surveillance Networks

    Appreciate it greatly!
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    Ubiquity EdgeRouter X - Configuring to Isolate Surveillance Networks

    @guykuo, all your time and help with this thread is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much! One quick question: with the Pre-configured file you provided, can I use any brand, unmanaged POE switch for LAN 2 Surveillance (ETH2) to connect my BlueIris computer/cameras to, and everything would...
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    How to see if any of your smart devices or IP cams are phoning home?

    It may be old news, but I just read how Ubiquiti APs were phoning home after a firmware update. It got me thinking about my network, and are any of my devices phoning home?? I have an ASUS AC2900. My cameras (with static IPs) are blocked from the internet via the router, but I believe I read...
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    OpenVPN help

    I didn't think of that... I'm not sure and cannot check right now as I am away from the network. I'm a total noob to this networking stuff, so please correct me if I'm wrong, but shouldn't the DDNS I set up in my router prevent IP changing issues?
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    OpenVPN help

    The app just spins on this page and never logs in
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    OpenVPN help

    Hello everyone!! I have had the OpenVpn app set up on my Android phone for some time with no issues... Until now. The app will not connect... Here's the cliff notes of what the app's log files are showing: *Connecting to... *Connection_Timeout *Discounted *Tunnel bytes per CPU second: 0...
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    Can someone please educate me on the Dahua Exposure settings? :)

    My question within the exposure settings deal with "Manual" and "Shutter Priority". Basically which one should I use, and please educate me on why they seem to act in the opposite way. Within "Shutter Priority" when I lower the shutter, the picture gets brighter as I believe should happen when...
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    Spiders and insects.

    Give this insectside a shot, Talstar P. It has done wonders for me with my insect infestation we were having (our home backs up to a overgrown greenbelt). It’s more of a commercial grade product that can kill/repeal most insects for 60-90 days depending on your location/weather. Where I buy it...
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    Input/suggestions for night time footage

    Thanks for the input!! If the kiddos go down easy this evening, I’ll start tonight with some of your suggestions.
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    Input/suggestions for night time footage

    Thank you. I do want to do this... I'm still trying to figure out how to set this up properly.
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    Input/suggestions for night time footage

    **Correction** This camera was NOT recording direct to disk on the first video. The second video with the bitrate at 4096 was recorded direct to disk. Sorry about that.
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    Input/suggestions for night time footage

    Bitrate @ 4096:
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    Input/suggestions for night time footage

    Yes, sir, I am recording direct to disk... I'll increase the bitrate now; is there anything in particular I should be looking for after I make the change?
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    Input/suggestions for night time footage

    The good, bad, or ugly -- any constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated! Camera: Dahua 5231R-ZE Video settings: -- Picture: -- Exposure: -- Backlight: WB: Auto Day & Night: B/W IR Light: Manual - 63
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    Front door install with video clips

    I drilled a 3/4 inch hole into the mortar of the brick wall to fit the camera's pigtails into the wall. Using a wire pull rod I bought on Amazon made this run somewhat easy... Just some patience and a bit of luck to fish the rod through the 3/4 inch hole, up the wall, and into the attic. Here's...
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    Front door install with video clips

    Will do! I’m fixing to head out for a few hours. Later today I’ll try to provide some pictures of the cabling. It really wasn’t that bad; just some sweat, scratched hands, and a bit of determination.
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    Front door install with video clips

    Thank you very much for your suggestion. I didn't even think of that -- do you do this through BI or manually by twisting the lens?
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    Front door install with video clips

    The camera is a 4231F-AS (3.6 mm lens). It's mounted right at 5 feet, 5 inches high from the ground. As always, a special thanks to @aristobrat and everyone else here on the forum that helped with my questions. This was my very first IP cam install and setup, and I could NOT have done...
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    Andy’s fancy cameras install

    Ok, thank you sir. Being I’m still very new to the IP cam world and to Dahua, I did not know if this was acceptable or if I could do better. I’ll try to post a pic of the install and a couple more video clips tomorrow.
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    Andy’s fancy cameras install

    I’m having the exact same dark footage issue with my 4231F-AS as people move in closer for the money shot. The WDR is at 40; I have not tried the BLC setting yet. Please let me know if you figure anything out on your end.
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    Anyway to log into a Dahua camera remotely

    Thank you very much for the detailed response. Unfortunately, after reading this several times (and also reading online about it), I feel this is way above my head. But again, thank you very much for your time!
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    Anyway to log into a Dahua camera remotely

    I was trying to dial in my night-time settings last night and when I got to work this morning I noticed the profile did not change to day - the picture is totally blown out. I have my OpenVPN server setup and running, but when I type in the Cam's IP, no luck via a Pixel 3. Any ideas?
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    Camera placement input/suggestions

    Yes, sir. Thank you! For the front I already have the 4231F-AS mounted at the front door and here is where the other two cams will possibly go; but at 8 ft from the ground:
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    Camera placement input/suggestions

    Great pictures, thanks for sharing! Also, thank you for the suggestion of parking the truck on the outside and at an angle.
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    Camera placement input/suggestions

    Appreciate it.. It's just the closer I move the vehicles closer to the camera the more I lose view of one of the vehicles (the car). I just have really bad angles to work with at this location :/
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    Camera placement input/suggestions

    Thank you, sir. We can indeed move the vehicles closer. Do you feel this would help or not with any IR reflection that may happen with the location of the camera?
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