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  1. xmfan

    BI on PC or dedicated NVR

    LOL !! BTW, is i5 sufficient for 11 cam streams at 15fps? Saw a few i7’s 8th gen on eBay for around $500+ It would be another $100 to install the 4TB purple drive Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  2. xmfan

    BI on PC or dedicated NVR

    awesome feedback. BI it is. I will shop for a low profile desktop, preferably i7. I used to do PC builds so feel very comfortable with assembling one, if needed. Planning on putting two NICs to keep the cam traffic separated.
  3. xmfan

    BI on PC or dedicated NVR

    PC with BI running or 16 channel Dahua NVR? From cost perspectives, I would think they are both pretty comparable.... I would guess that BI is probably more feature and functionality rich and can offer more than NVR...but I may be dead wrong... Any thoughts, amigos ?
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    I want the best Dahua

    @tangent - can you please elaborate why in your opinion Synology is a poor choice for recording the cameras? I was planning on buying a refurb i5 or i7 desktop to run Blue Iris then routing the video streams from the 10 cameras to my synology NAS 5 bay unit. I have no intentions of using...
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    calculating network bandwidth

    WooHoo !!! thanks again @Mr_D for this info. Per @SouthernYankee I just may install the 2nd one for internet isolation. I do have a 2nd NIC currently not in use
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    calculating network bandwidth

    awesome !!!! thanks guys. greatly appreciate this feedback. ok, so a follow up question - heh heh..you knew that was coming... I had originally thought to put two network cards in the PC that will run Blue Iris. One network card will handle incoming video traffic for BI to process then outgoing...
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    calculating network bandwidth

    Hey All, I am just trying to get some basic understanding, so here is a possible configuration scenario I am working towards. I have a 8 port POE 1gig switch. I plan to have 7 dahua varifocal starlights connected to it. The 8th port will go to another switch where I have a synology NAS and I...
  8. xmfan

    CES2019 security cam news, etc.

    Hey Folks, wanted to start this thread for those interested in finding out what all is being introduced at CES 2019 which started today. I am expecting to see a lot from all the key players. Here's one regarding Netgear Arlo : CES 2019: An Arlo home security system is here at last
  9. xmfan

    my shopping list | please advise

    thanks for the Harbor freight tip guys. I always forget about that place. Going there today after work.. and will use the coupon :lol:
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    my shopping list | please advise

    Hey IPcam friends...i will now buy additional items. Here is what I have so far. Please provide your input if it’s not the right thing to get. Cam installation is not my profession so if any of this is an overkill, please share a link with your recommendations. I will route the cable through the...
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    monoprice Cat6 zeroboot 100ft cable 52% off - now $7.24

    Hey all, Monoprice is running a sale on this Monoprice Zeroboot Cat6 Ethernet Patch Cable - RJ45, Stranded, 550Mhz, UTP, Pure Bare Copper Wire, 24AWG, 100ft, Yellow Monoprice Zeroboot Cat6 Ethernet Patch Cable - RJ45, Stranded, 550Mhz, UTP, Pure Bare Copper Wire, 24AWG, 100ft, Yellow -...
  12. xmfan

    pre made cables for PoE cams

    @TonyR and @mat200 thanks for your feedback. As for me, i was not planning to run it permanently, just a temporary run, just snake it on the floor from the garage to, say back of the house. 100ft should be long enough, if not, I'll put the RJ45 jointer in between and install the 2nd cable to get...
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    pre made cables for PoE cams

    Those were my exact my thoughts as well. These will be great for when testing a cam on a 2 x 4 and bucket full of rocks. 100ft is long enough to reach my poe switch in the garage from practically anywhere around my house.
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    pre made cables for PoE cams

    Hey all.... For those interested in pre-made cables, just saw this deal from monoprice. They are on sale then using this code: FLX100 at the checkout to get more discount. The 100ft cable comes to $7 each. Not sure how long this offer will be good so order quick if you need these bad boys...
  15. xmfan

    BI licensing

    @fenderman - thank you for this info. In reading some general threads on BI, seems a lot of folks have reported high cpu utilization, at least initially. Changing the settings where it writes directly to disk seems to help that. I have yet to process even one camera through BI on PC so won't...
  16. xmfan

    ubiquiti G3 micro

    thank you. With no flexibility for all that you mentioned, I suppose its a good choice for those on ubiquiti eco system.
  17. xmfan

    BI licensing

    I have an unused i5 based laptop that I plan to re-purpose temporarily for BI use. This is a stepping stone install while I get the funds to build an i7 based small, dedicated BI machine. Ultimately, I will have 7 -10 cams so decided to go with an i7cpu. question: will there be a concern (or...
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    ubiquiti G3 micro

    Hey Happy Monday folks !! Over the weekend, I came across a small IP cam by ubiquiti, the G3 micro. Its a very small footprint cam that is 1080 @ 30fps. Have any of you good folks looked into it and have any feedback/comments? I did see a youtube video where the person compared it to the...
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    smallest dahua (or comparable) cam

    @mat200 - OMG (without trying to sound like teen girl - LOL). Guess I need to get out more because I was not aware of these 'dual' feed cams. Thank you SO much for this info. I am reading up on @looney2ns review and learning more about that type of cam. I can clearly see it for that front...
  20. xmfan

    smallest dahua (or comparable) cam

    Hey All, I like the dahua starlight turret cams. Along those same lines, which dahua or a comparable brand would be the smallest cam I can use for a front door, under the eaves area ? Open to suggestions and feedback, what is everyone here using for that application. I prefer not to use a...
  21. xmfan

    pre made cables for PoE cams

    @bp2008 - thanks for the reply. I was not familiar or aware of CCA, will look to avoid that when ordering. Noted, regarding the AC wiring, right angles as well as looking for shielded. Since I will not be terminating my own cables this time around, I can at least ensure the recommendations...
  22. xmfan

    pre made cables for PoE cams

    Greeting folks !! Those, the purists will always prefer to go the custom route, :lol: however, those, like myself with limited time might be looking for an express method for their install. So, here's the question, my friends... I am looking to buy 75' - 100' ft lengths pre-made cables...
  23. xmfan

    internet cable - how to protect ?

    Yes indeed. Ultimately, that is my goal. Meanwhile, a low tech pvc pipe or metal conduit will hopefully make it tough. Happy thankgiving
  24. xmfan

    internet cable - how to protect ?

    You are right to a point... All the talk for a while now has been about the cloud. Majority of DIY security solutions are internet based, hence the need to protect your exposed cable. Home automation that ties into security (windows / garage sensors) all rely on the internet. If a person today...
  25. xmfan

    Security cam packages from Costco

    @fenderman - thanks so much for your feedback and the link to Costco for the Lorex bundle. Definitely a great option to consider. I am looking into and chatting with my buddy, discussing the installation =)
  26. xmfan

    Security cam packages from Costco

    @mat200 and @japjoe7 - thank you for your feedback. For me personally, I previously ordered a couple of Dahua starlights turret cams for installation, currently working on getting them installed. I will be going the PC and Blue Iris path. My buddy in the east coast was looking for a solution...
  27. xmfan

    Security cam packages from Costco

    Hey folks, Just wondering, which Costco home security cam package is recommended that come closest to match some dahua starlight type cams? Just doing some general shopping for a buddy who needs a cam solution quickly. Thanks
  28. xmfan

    internet cable - how to protect ?

    @Mr_D -last night, I took a closer look at the cable, and it resembles your installation. The cable is terminating to a splitter in the garage, I will undo that then route the cable through the PVC you are suggesting or metal conduit, which ever is easier yet provides some level of difficulty...
  29. xmfan

    internet cable - how to protect ?

    thank you for the great feedback. =) @SouthernYankee - indeed, if no power, everything is pretty much SOL - LOL. The electrical panel box is right nearby. I realized I don't even have a padlock on it, will be doing that shortly. @Mr_D - I was thinking along the same lines as what you have...
  30. xmfan

    internet cable - how to protect ?

    Hey folks, perhaps off topic to cams, however, somewhat relevant to security... I have around 4ft of exposed internet coax cable that comes from the provider into my house. The exposed cable is on stucco sidewall of the garage. I rely a lot on home automation and if it was disrupted, none of...
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