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  1. xmfan

    Running Blue Iris on Main Gaming Rig (but only when I'm not using the computer)

    I've been using one 'main' desktop PC but for different purposes. I got a device similar to the one in the link that allows me to swap out the boot drive quickly...
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    install related questions

    @bigredfish - thank you. I just might be overthinking :-) if a cam can survive THAT, I have a good feeling now that I'll be 'OKAY' - LOL
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    install related questions

    thank you @SouthernYankee . That makes sense. I will rethink my strategy to find an appropriate location to be in line with your feedback.
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    install related questions

    As I read through the forums, a couple of install related questions came up 1) many cams are installed directly in the elements: sun and rain. I understand about coating the connectors with dielectric paste. My question is specifically about the cam lens and image being seen. For example...
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    firmware upgrade advice

    @gabe323 - Thank you for the information. It is appreciated. The cams I have, both are still on the test bench. Other than some basic settings I changed while playing around, for the most part they are at their default settings. My firmware is dated 2017. As suggested, I'll do a factory reset...
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    firmware upgrade advice

    my IPC-HDW5231R-Z firmware is: V2.460.0000.15R - Build date 2017-09-07 In reading the threads, this is available DH_IPC-HX5X3X-Rhea_MultiLang_NP_Stream3_V2.800.0000005.0.R.190325.zip I am interested in upgrading. Question: is the upgrade done through the config tool ? Are there any gotchas...
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    sun/rain shield (Dahua and HIK products)

    Hey Fans, has anyone used one of these sun/rain shield on their cams? would you recommend? Or, has anyone done a total DIY solution using some products from hardware store? This weekend, I was doing some testing and dry run for cam locations. Listening to advice here, ideal spot is right above...
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    Absolute Essentials - Inventory to start install

    I bought the following wire pull kit from harbor freight. The price is right and the product works really well. They come in two sizes. One for 11ft kit, the other is 33ft kit. I ended up keeping both, they are certainly cheap enough. 3/16 in. x 33 ft. Fiberglass Wire Running Kit In regards to...
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    OpenVPN on Ubiquiti USG gateway

    AWESOME !!! thank you for that confirmation @saltfish I will start that configuration. From my reading, found that, Ubiquiti “accepted” the suggestion of openVPN configuration, to be added natively to their USG GUI over two years ago but have not implemented it as of yet. Very happy to see I...
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    OpenVPN on Ubiquiti USG gateway

    alrighty...so, been doing some research on this. I found that my SYNOLOGY NAS has an OpenVPN server option that can be enabled. In looking at the steps, it is not quite as daunting. Question for you network wizards...if I was to enable that on my NAS, then use my iphone's OpenVPN app...would I...
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    OpenVPN on Ubiquiti USG gateway

    Greeting all, anyone here using OpenVPN on ubiquiti USG gateway? If so, I'd be interested getting some details towards that configuration. Specifically, did you run into any challenges when configuring that? I've researched and found some links on the net. I chose the USG gateway over...
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    Suspected Hit and Run Vehicle April 12 2019

    I'll take this kind of video any day from the cameras than to see some thugs breaking into a house and rampaging the place. :-P
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    Need advice between Dahua IPC-HFW1831C-PIR 4k and Dahua IPC-HDW2231RP-ZS Starlight Camera-Varifocal.

    just a couple of points of feedback. 1) Yes, BI will give you far greater flexibility than an NVR. Find a low end (3rd gen or greater i5) SFF (small form factor) desktop from dell, hp, or Lenovo to name a few. They are widely available through ebay. They can be had for $185 to $225 US...
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    Loud?

    From reading the description of the link you provided, I didn't see anything about it having a fan, quite possible I may have missed it. I did search through the posted questions for that product and someone specifically asked if it has a fan and there was a reply of a 'no'. So, based on that...
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    Loud?

    what are your PoE needs? there are different (in some case, cheaper) solutions. Typically, 8 port (PoE and standard) are fanless, including the one you linked so not quite sure where the noise factor is coming from. Check into BV-Tech brand for their offerings. They are a much better deal than...
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    suggestion for the forum moderators =)

    Greetings Mods, Given the number of folks (including me :-P) who have inquired about cam solutions for front door/entry way, would it make sense to have a separate sub forum, just on that topic ? thanks !
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    Dahua DB11 Summary - is this best doorbell for now?

    @silencery - good info, thanks for posting. Most, at one point or another end up having the need for a door cam. There appears to be nothing (PoE, ONVIF) available to be a solid solution. Keep us posted here of your experience, say three months down the road. As for me, I went with HFW1831C as...
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    NUC pc's

    agreed. most dell, hp, Lenovo, etc. SFF desktops with a reasonably aged i5 makes a great BI machine. I have access to microcenter PC store and time to time see their sales of refurb machines that range from $185 - $225 which includes windows 10 with i5 cpu.
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    NUC pc's

    @Valiant check out the giant "fin" on this NUC.We are using these in our warehouses Industrial Intel Dawson Canyon Fanless NUC Computer
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    any deals out there for cat6 bulk roll?

    Ah, yes, it is a nice and bright cable color. I didn’t think that when ordering [emoji31]. I got grey cable, will have bright floodlights in the attic when I start [emoji13] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Mini Bullet Network Camera (PC-HFW1831C-PIR)

    Ahh, thanks for that tip. I will definitely keep that in mind. [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    NUC pc's

    LOL - thanks guys. One of the many things I’ve learned here is to use/get an eBay optiplex for BI. Regarding NUC, It was just an out of curiosity question of how it is configured, internally. It is deployed at our factories where they do a lot of product scanning at our Texas facility. Just...
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    Mini Bullet Network Camera (PC-HFW1831C-PIR)

    Reading is freeeeeee :) here. Check out the cliff notes, in case you haven't already. At some point, I will create a different 'version' of the 'cliffnotes' to share my journey and things I continue to learn as a newbie.
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    NUC pc's

    Hey All, Has anyone use of these "NUC" extremely small form factor PCs? They come in i3,i5 and i7 flavors. They are fanless. I've seen one of our vendors deploy these in the factory. The top of the case is a fin style heatsink, which explains why these devices are fanless. Question - so, how...
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    Mini Bullet Network Camera (PC-HFW1831C-PIR)

    I also have two of the most famously discussed 2MP starlight varifocal turrets - both purchased through Andy from EmpireTech. I am slooooooooooooly building my 'cam network' :p. Have been gathering the needed equipment as the finances permit. In the meantime, I try to read up here as much and...
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    Mini Bullet Network Camera (PC-HFW1831C-PIR)

    @fenderman, thank you. done and done, just placed an order :-) @EMPIRETECANDY - Hello Andy. Please keep an eye for the order I just placed. Look forward to getting this camera and working with it.
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    Mini Bullet Network Camera (PC-HFW1831C-PIR)

    @Alan Carter - thanks for the review link. I found it as well. So, regarding the alarm, is there not a way to disable it altogether or control it some way to not face the situation you described? Ideally, I would prefer to have the alerts sent to my phone only.
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    Mini Bullet Network Camera (PC-HFW1831C-PIR)

    Greeting friends, The wife has given the GO ahead for purchasing another camera. :-D After reading through the threads, the following camera appears to be a good fit for the entry door use. The form factor seems just right for that purpose. I plan on buying the EmpireTech IP Camera...
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    routing cables thru attic to garage - seeking advice

    @bababouy - There is an entry door from garage to the house. I plan on cutting the hole over that door, about a foot below the unfinished ceiling in the garage. All the cables will come from that dry wall hole (there will be an EMT conduit). Once the cables exit, they will run down about 5ft to...
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    routing cables thru attic to garage - seeking advice

    @tangent - I will take some pics. The drawings, blueprints are works in progress, I am no where near having a usable picture of my house :p …. but yes, there will only be a POE switch in the garage and one data cable will be routed to the home office to a PC running Blue Iris. I debated for a...
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