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    POE Switch recommendation (20 ports or more) for a Blue Iris setup

    Thank Thank you. I will look at this recommendation. When you mean access points, do you mean wifi access points? Sorry I know little about networking and computers but am willing to learn :)
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    POE Switch recommendation (20 ports or more) for a Blue Iris setup

    Hello, I am thinking of going with the Netgear GS724Tpv2 s for about $300 as a switch to connect about 20 cameras, maybe 15 or so which are PoE (the others have a DC adapter connection) to connect to computer using Blue Iris (BI). NETGEAR GS724TPv2 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Smart Managed Pro...
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    Front gate intercom or video camera?

    @tangent The gate is about 300 ft from the house, but I believe there is a switch halfway. The existing temporary gate already has two Dahua IPC-HFW5231E-Z12 cameras installed and running, one of these for the street and one for LPR when I get the Blue Iris running and configured. RIght now...
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    Front gate intercom or video camera?

    Hello, Happy holiday season and an upcoming Gregorian calendar new year to all of you. I am building a front gate and was wondering if there are any cameras that can function as an intercom or come with an intercom, something like this - I saw this on another post here, but not sure if it is...
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    Would a Dell PowerEdge T30 Mini Server work for BI

    Thank you @fenderman I will continue to look for a reasonably/competitively priced i7 All leads are welcomed...thank you
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    Would a Dell PowerEdge T30 Mini Server work for BI

    Hello, Sorry for the bother, I am trying to rapidly decide what hardware to get to manage about 25 cameras using Blue Iris (BI). I asked about getting a Desktop in another thread, but am wondering, if something like this would be suitable as well: This does however lack an OPERATING SYSTEM...
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    Do I need an Intel i7 processor to run BI with about 25 cameras or will i5 do?

    Thank you @Q I will look into a Dell Optiplex 7040MT , maybe there are some deals Why do you recommend the Dell Optiplex 7040MT over the Dell XPS8920 which I have referenced above? Just curious, I am trying to learn. Thank you!!
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    Do I need an Intel i7 processor to run BI with about 25 cameras or will i5 do?

    Thank you @dalepa @Q @ldasilva what about this computer Dell XPS8920-7176BLK-PUS, Desktop with Intel® Core™ i7-7700 Processor, 8GB DDR4 Memory, 1TB Hard Drive and Window 10 Dell XPS8920-7176BLK-PUS, Desktop with Intel® Core™ i7-7700 Processor, 8GB DDR4 Memory, 1TB Hard Drive and Window 10...
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    Do I need an Intel i7 processor to run BI with about 25 cameras or will i5 do?

    Thank you @Q it seems like these processors are quite powerful, especially the K models. Is this necessary or recommended to run BI or would it be overkill? Would a 'lesser' processor slow down, not be future proof? I plan to view the Blue Iris (BI) feed remotely a couple of times a day for...
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    Do I need an Intel i7 processor to run BI with about 25 cameras or will i5 do?

    I will keep looking and sharing on here and hopefully we can select one! once I identify a processor as i7 - what do the 4 numbers after it mean eg i7-7700 is higher the better? e.g. 7700 is better than 3450 for example if there were such a model thank you
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    Do I need an Intel i7 processor to run BI with about 25 cameras or will i5 do?

    what about this for $500 plus tax HP - Slimline Desktop - Intel Core i7 - 12GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - HP finish in glossy black HP - Slimline Desktop - Intel Core i7 - 12GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - HP finish in glossy black @ldasilva @Probird79
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    Do I need an Intel i7 processor to run BI with about 25 cameras or will i5 do?

    thank you @ldasilva do you have any reputable leads on where I can find that? thank you
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    Do I need an Intel i7 processor to run BI with about 25 cameras or will i5 do?

    What about this unit HP EliteDesk 800 G1 Desktop PC - Mid-Tower, Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor, 16GB DDR3 RAM, 2TB HDD, DVDRW, Integrated Graphics, Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (Refurbished) - PC2-0843 Runs about USD $500 + tax Manufacturer refurbished - I guess that means HP...
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    Do I need an Intel i7 processor to run BI with about 25 cameras or will i5 do?

    thank you @Probird79 I will look into this and see if any discounts are available. any other suggestions are welcome too thank you
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    Do I need an Intel i7 processor to run BI with about 25 cameras or will i5 do?

    Hello, I have about 20-25 IP cameras - LTS and Dahua at my property. I am in the process of moving away from an NVR towards Blue Iris (BI). I believe I need a dedicated or semi-dedicated desktop to smoothly run Blue Iris (BI). As it is the holiday season here in the U.S, I want to see if I...
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    Rack and patch panel recommendations wanted? Upgrading network room

    Hello, I am in the process of setting up Blue Iris (BI) and a PoE switch to manage and run about 24 IP cameras in my home. As part of this upgrade, I am also wanting to organize my computer/network room, which is about 200sq ft. I was recommended that I should buy a Patch panel, to put in my...
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    POE Switch recommendation (20 ports or more) for a Blue Iris setup

    @giomania @Q @mycoma yes thank you I have read those threads, but I was under the impression that they mostly recommended switches with like 8-12 ports, unless I missed something I will revisit those threads in case I overlooked something
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    POE Switch recommendation (20 ports or more) for a Blue Iris setup

    Thanks, yes that reminds me...I was advised to get SFP Plus ports? Also, I have only used an unmanaged switch previously, is a managed switch much more difficult to use?
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    POE Switch recommendation (20 ports or more) for a Blue Iris setup

    Hello, I am thinking of setting up Blue Iris (BI) for my in home IP camera management. I am looking for recommendations for a good POE switch with about 20 ports or more, so that I can connect my cameras to that switch, and then that switch to the computer running BI. Do you all have...
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    PoE Switch Suggestion List

    @giomania @Arjun hello friends!! any thoughts on a switch to run Blue Iris with about 20 cameras or so? A switch with more ports would be fine too..I prefer to have at least 24 ports or more I heard Cisco is the way to go, but that may be too expensive? Any alternatives? Thank you
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    I need help with installation- Houston, TX area - I will pay

    Thank you all. I found someone who is able to help, and touch wood, he is doing ok thus far.
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    I need help with installation- Houston, TX area - I will pay

    I need some cables run, and some mounting, for example, I will mount one in the garage, the cable is easy to run within the garage but I do not feel confident making a hole in the drywall! And then I need one more camera mounted on a pole I have outdoors, there is already one camera, I need the...
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    I need help with installation- Houston, TX area - I will pay

    @JetG are you in the Houston area??
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    I need help with installation- Houston, TX area - I will pay

    I am trying to install a couple of turrets maybe inside the house and a couple of bullets outside the house we have a small acreage property. I am terrible at dealing with wiring, and know little about drilling etc. I learn quick, but this is a family home, so I do not want to damage anything I...
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    I need help with installation- Houston, TX area - I will pay

    Hello, I hope all of you are doing well. My camera installer tends to disappear for extended periods of time :( I have some new Dahua cameras which I purchased from @EMPIRETECANDY that are ready to be installed. The project is fun and relatively simple, it is just that I do not have the skill...
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    POE/POE+ switch recommendations - calling @giomania @arjun @fenderman @cyberwolf_uk

    @cyberwolf_uk @Sim31 @Arjun @giomania @ChooChooman74 Is there a big difference between brands, e.g. I am thinking of returning the unused, unopened Intellinet 8 port POE+ Gigabit with 140W power capacity and getting the TP link referenced here? Or some other brand in that price range or a bit...
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    POE/POE+ switch recommendations - calling @giomania @arjun @fenderman @cyberwolf_uk

    @giomania your notes are VERY good and helpful thank you
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    POE/POE+ switch recommendations - calling @giomania @arjun @fenderman @cyberwolf_uk

    For someone like me who is not computer networking knowledgeable, isn't an unmanaged switch easier to operate and maintain than a managed switch? I believe one of the benefits of a managed switch is that the ports can be managed remotely, i.e. if the port needs to be rebooted or something? If...
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    POE/POE+ switch recommendations - calling @giomania @arjun @fenderman @cyberwolf_uk

    Hello @giomania Mr. Mark I appreciate your reply, thank you. I currently have a trendnet switch, it is a used one which the person helping me with the install gave me. It says PoE+ Switch TPE-TG81g Is this Provantage model comparable to the Intellinet that I refer to above or Linksys or...
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    POE/POE+ switch recommendations - calling @giomania @arjun @fenderman @cyberwolf_uk

    Hello, I need to change my existing POE+ switch, because some of the ports are not working well. I am looking to get one or two POE/POE+ switches as follows: 1) One 8 port or so switch for my enclosed shed, where some of the external cameras are connected. I would like some POE+ ports in case...
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