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    Brillcam POE dropping

    I celebrated too soon. Web is back, but now my POE cams, which were working and connected before the windows update, are not able to connect. UGH A reboot of the unmanaged switch didnt help. When I was just using the comcast gateway/router the cameras had IP adresses of 10.0.0.xx The two POE...
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    Looks like a windows update was preventing internet. I allowed the restart, it updated for a half hour and now web is back...! WOOHOO Still unsure as to why each PC is now connected to as different named network....the BI PC is connected to "network 3. But hey...web is back.
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    Ok ...so..... two major developments since the other day. FIRST The Comtrend powerline gizmos arrived yesterday and I put those in place for my Brillcam WIFI camera. I was AMAZED at how easy those were to set up. MAGIC. I get an alternating green and red "connection" light at the camera end...
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    I have SO MUCH to learn/figure out....LOL But it keeps my mind from wandering to less fun places.....
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    I have SO MUCH to learn/figure out....LOL But it keeps my mind from wandering to less fun places.....
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    Noobee....newbie.....nube.....er......new guy

    Hey all I'm finally making this official, after receiving a TON of great advice on one particular thread I started. Figured I should have some manners and check in on this thread. The great advice I am finding here is helping me wade thru the marketing that the NVR packages sell.....and I have...
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    I'll have to tinker and se where its at...I am using all "stock" settings right now except for the ones y'all have helped me with. Unrelated question...well, related but different topic...I can do a new thread if I should.... I am really liking BI....and so far, ready to buy.....just sussing...
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    So by selecting "age" it will keep "everything" regardless of age until the drive gets to thepoint where it is as full as the "file size" allows then? Makes sense. With my tiny drive right now, pretty sure I wont get 14 days anyhow...LOL
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    Ok that must be it..... I was reading that limit as individual file sizes......duh. Looks like the "new" clips add up to just under 10 GB..... I read somewhere in the manual that you should not "fill" the drive.....I'll set it for 600 GB --- the drive holds 680 GB....that leaves 12%-ish...
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    I just took a look at the BI software, which has been running steady since around 2am this morning.... Seems that I can only see "new" and "stored" clips for my cameras going back 4 hours today? Nothing from this morning. The hard drive still have 550 GB of empty space.... Is this a...
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    Good advice again...thanks! I ordered the Comtrend GHN 1200 Mbps powerline ethernet bridge adaptor....no pass thru or wifi....2 unit kit. I'll see how it works on the outbuilding camera and then if it works get another 2 pack. for the second wifi camera and a third use yet TBD. Also ordered...
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    Thanks very much! I may well take you up on that! I agree with the last sentiment..one thing at a time...but they all overlap......I guess I could start with getting the WIFI cams connected via the powerline first..... Then get the router and get the camera set up on the dual nic......the VPN...
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    Well, they dont give much info..... " How to set up a VPN With Xfinity, you can set up a VPN through your home router. With your VPN’s “bridge” functionality you can create a remote desktop Web connection and use the Internet securely anywhere. Third-party applications and downloadable...
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    What do you think about the Asus RT-AX68U? Pricey...but it is one of their newer ones....and I do not want to skimp on the wifi side...... https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-WiFi-Router-RT-AX68U-Compatible/dp/B08S7CK5T5/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=RT-AX68U&qid=1616305189&sr=8-1
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    I googled these two items and all I can say is ...wow....I had no idea this stuff was out there. Which would you choose? The powerline adaptor seems easiest....? Are they reliable? Would i be able to use the ONE at the POE switch , and then use one each at the two WIFI cameras, sharing the...
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    So adding the dual NIC card wont be bad.....looks like a PCI 1 10/100/1000 card is under $20.... I think the rub for me will be around the WIFI cameras and the "cheap access point plugged into the POE SWITCH"..... In my weeks of messing with this, I had moved the comcast modem/WIFI router from...
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    I have the NVIDIA geForce GT 610 card in the box now....I will check out the setting you showed above and see if its available to me... ***UPDATE --- Yep its there and it allowed me to select it. Didnt see any change while recording. I assume it is in the playback where this comes into play.
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    On the "BI PC hardware" link, its says: "Blue Iris supports hardware-accelerated H.264 and H.265 video decoding through the use of Quick Sync Video, a technology that is exclusive to Intel CPUs with integrated graphics. " So I may be dead in the water already with the AMD system. :(
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    Thanks! HUGE help!
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    "The asus router is used to VPN back into your home network. " and "The ASUS router is what you would use to host the VPN. " Ah yes...I forgot that aspect (I told ya, I'm ignernt on networking...lol). So what ASUS routers come with the VPN aspect? All of em? What models are suggested? I came...
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    ....but if the cameras are not connected to the asus router, then why do I need it at all? The comcast modem includes a 4 port router and wifi..... The way I have it now is: Comcast modem router , one line plugs in and goes to a small gigabyte switch I have 4 PCs on.....another line runs to...
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    Those links look great! Pretty intimidating but looks like step by step..... If I went with the ASUS route, could I use the comcast built in WIFI router for my home PCs/android devices and just use the ASUS for my wifi cam, dual nic BI pc and the POE switch/cams? That second picture/diagram...
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    I am learning a lot here guys!!!! So I just roamed around outside at night in varying amounts of light...porch lights on, off etc. I have to say, the brillcams do a decent job. Watching the rolling video I can see my ugly mug 100% clear, even zoomed in. As WITTAJ said, when frozen they do...
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    Great points that you and WITTAJ make as far as night time shots etc...... Honestly, I haven't run into a situation yet where I need to look at moving faces at night......will have to do some tests and see what comes of it......because you are right.....if the faces are not recognizable, all I...
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    Are you recording 24/7 or using "triggers" to record? BI was running at 30% and below on this PC at first but when I turned on constant recording, thats when the CPU went thru the roof.....
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    Good question.....I am not sure....It was a bog box store, name brand pre-made cable......I will see if I still have the package for it....
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    Thanks for the reply and interest..... I have the POE camera connected to an un-managed POE switch, and that switch is in turn connected to my Comcast router. I am DEFINITELY not a network guy....I would liek to set my cameras up so they are off my network (airgapped or something like that)...
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    Hi and thanks for the reply and advice. I am a video editor/videographer by trade for 30 years and I get and agree with what you are saying re: sensor size. I was worried too. The sensor is the Sony Starvis 1/2.7” 8MP progressive image sensor......honestly, the Brillcam units do great at...
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    Brillcam POE dropping

    Ok, so I am very new here and trying to figure out the best way for me to do what I want to do on a budget, and have stuff be reliable. I have a PC set up with DVIEWCAM software, a DLINK (old) WIFI PTZ camera, a brand new Brillcam WIFI camera and a brand new Brillcam POE camera. The first...
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    Newbie treading water

    Thanks! I did read thru the cliff notes....will check the wiki you suggest as well. I do not seem to be using the same gear as what was talked about in the cliff notes....so I may already be at a disadvantage to figuring all this out....
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