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  1. xmfan

    Please help identify this camera

    I found more details. I believe it to be this camera IPC-HFW1831C-PIR (dahuasecurity.com)
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    Please help identify this camera

    ah...the plot thickens. Thank you, @mat200 So, it is definitely not a wifi, only PoE. Are Lorex and Qsee brands, both are Dahua OEM's? Reason I ask is the firmware was updated back in 2019. The person who gave it to me, as I recall, they had asked questions about it back then. From intial...
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    Please help identify this camera

    I can’t seem to find any details as to what model it is. I was able to reset it so the IP is back to the default 192.168.1.108 then logged into it using a browser. Didn’t see anything in any of the menus that indicate what this might be. seeking assistance thank you.
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    Dell Refurb desktop sale. 45% off with code: FALL45DESK

    Thank you for your input. I am very comfortable putting PC's together, been doing that off and on for many years so no worries there. Yeah, its time to go component shopping :p
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    Dell Refurb desktop sale. 45% off with code: FALL45DESK

    So, I've been doing a bit more thinking (thinking = trouble ) LOL. While these refurb dell's can be a good deal, I read elsewhere that these boxes are limited to expandability or replacing parts. For example, the power supply can only be replaced one from Dell. I may start with the stock...
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    Win 10 x64 home edition - ok for Blue Iris 5 ?

    Yes, indeed. A fresh install is the way to go as a starting point. thank you for the tip !!
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    Win 10 x64 home edition - ok for Blue Iris 5 ?

    ohh...that's an interesting details to keep in mind. thank you !!
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    Win 10 x64 home edition - ok for Blue Iris 5 ?

    ah yes, thank you for this tip. Tight VNC would a good option to utilize for remote access.
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    Dell Refurb desktop sale. 45% off with code: FALL45DESK

    https://www.dellrefurbished.com/desktop-computers 45% off with this code: FALL45DESK Based on a lot of feedback here, many of these are good for Blue Iris use
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    Win 10 x64 home edition - ok for Blue Iris 5 ?

    Thank you for this feedback. It is appreciated.
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    Win 10 x64 home edition - ok for Blue Iris 5 ?

    I've come across a good deal on a dell desktop that has window 10 x64 home edition installed on it. Are there any limitations or concerns when using this OS for Blue Iris 5?
  12. xmfan

    For those who have hidden or disguised Cams in faux Bird House's, any issues with birds pecking or damaging the lens?

    I wanted to do the same, by which I mean, installing a camera in a birdhouse. I have a lot of planters near my front door so placing one there, at the ideal height would be great. At one point, I had searched high and low through google images as well as pinterest but never really found any good...
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    PC specs for Blue Iris

    Thank you for your input. Will read up more regarding sub streams. If quicksync is no longer critical, does that mean I can explore using AMD CPU's ?
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    PC specs for Blue Iris

    ah yes, indeed. Thank you for that reminder.
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    PC specs for Blue Iris

    Thank you for the feedback, it is appreciated. Deepstack is new to me so I will ramp up on it. I just did a quick google and found a great tutorial on deploying it: Per that link, sounds like i can install an nVidia video card and offload the DeepStack processing onto it. So, does that mean...
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    Strong Enough Computer

    I have just posted a similar thread, asking if the particular hardware will be good enough. Based on my reading, the MP's coming out of the cam is important. Two 4K cams running at 15 frames per second translates to 250 MP's. Upto 800 MPs is good for a four core CPU. While these are general...
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    PC specs for Blue Iris

    I am thinking of assembling a system together to run blue iris. I looked at many refurb SFF pc's like dell optiplex, in the end, I prefer something with relatively current specs. Most ($300 range) refurbs are 4 core i7's. To that end, I am considering a six core i5, 16GB RAM and an SSD + WD...
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    BI on AMD cpu based machine

    Hey folks, is anyone using BI on AMD cpu based machine? I have a buddy looking to repurpose an old desktop and I suggested to save it for possible BI use as he's been thinking about security cams. In reading plentiful threads here on the SFF 3rd or 4th gen intel based i5 machines to be ideal...
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    sun/rain shield (Dahua and HIK products)

    that's what I have and was considering for that...but...after seeing another thread by bigredfish, he's got a video from a cam that was in a hurricane. If it can survive those elements, I don't see a need to add something like this :-P
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    two BI install machines with one license

    :lol: I was thinking along the same lines too. The three I have are still on the bench, will install them in the next 30 or so days...but I can see that next maybe one or two, I might tinker with then the rest will get installed as soon as I buy them. I may just have been overthinking. as a...
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    two BI install machines with one license

    @awsum140 aaah yes, indeed. That makes sense. Based on your feedback, looks like there won't be a need for a 2nd BI install. thank you @Ssayer - thanks for your input. I actually didn't know that BI could run in demo mode for an extended period. It would take me another 6 - 9 months, possibly...
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    two BI install machines with one license

    Hey All. Happy Friday. I would like to have a production BI and a test BI machine. Ideally, the production BI PC will run cams that have been prepared for deployment (mounted and hardwired) on the wall/eaves, etc. whereas the test BI machine will be used to set up the cam settings, update...
  23. xmfan

    requesting entry location advice

    Hi @mat200 - as always, thanks for your input. It is definitely a challenging location. Will do some very careful inspection and see what are my options to get a cable routed there. I am hopful that though the HIKvision cam is for indoors, it could be an ideal place for it due to its size and...
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    requesting entry location advice

    @Brunosplace - thanks for your input. I will do a very close inspection of that aread and see if there are any gaps. There is no brick moulding, just the door, the wooden frame around it then the stucco. I will do a close inspection and see if I can find a gap and use a flex line to get a cable...
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    HIKVision DS-2CD2442FWD-IW install near the front door

    Its an external, entry door, however, the door recessed and not exposed directly to the elements, if that makes sense. Here's a pic. I must say, I've seen many entry door pics posted on this site, I can't recall seeing anything equally challenging to mine :-P Given the tight space between the...
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    requesting entry location advice

    @mat200 - thank you for your feedback and suggestion. The location you recommend....will be tough that is a thick piece of wood around the door. I am realizing I am working with a challenging location. In trying to get creative, until now, I was only looking at Dahuas so how about the...
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    HIKVision DS-2CD2442FWD-IW install near the front door

    Greetings all, I have what might be a challenging front entry location. In searching my options, I came across this HIK DS-2CD2442FWD-IW cube IP cam as a possible option to install. I plan to connect using PoE, not wifi. I have only purchased dahuas in the past. Do the same rules as dahuas...
  28. xmfan

    firmware upgrade advice

    @gabe323 - thanks again. I was successfully able to upgrade to that recent firmware. There are definitely more settings available to go over. Thanks!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    requesting entry location advice

    YALRRT - yet another location review request thread =) Mods - apologies. I am reposting this as a new thread. It was originally posted in an another thread, also started by me. I will be careful, going forward. I have deleted it where it was previously posted. Hey Guys, requesting your advice...
  30. xmfan

    Cables and setup /noob

    @Alan Carter - you'll need some basic connectivity to use your cam. they can't be plugged in and tested directly into your router. To power them up, you need a PoE switch or an injector, at a minimum.
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