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  1. xmfan

    Dahua IPC-HDW5231RP-Z install help requested

    When I am done, including attaching my camera to the wall, I'll publish all the details of my experience from start to finish. Hopefully, it will be a good supplement to the existing 'cliff notes' and the 'dense' guide. For a beginner, getting the camera up and going on a bench, even the...
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    What bulk cable for 4k system?

    I just wanted to chime in on this thread and express my thanks for all the feedback regarding cables. I've generally bought pre-fabricated, monoprice brand cables but they have been no more than 50' in length. As I dive deeper in the home security DIY experience, learning every aspect has been a...
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    Dahua IPC-HDW5231RP-Z install help requested

    Hey sports fans, ok, I made some progress. First, thanks for the input regarding NTSC/PAL. I'll stick to PAL if it makes no difference. I had a bit of a challenge trying to get access to the camera. My home network is not 192.168.xx.xx On a spare laptop, I disabled the wifi, took an ethernet...
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    Dahua IPC-HDW5231RP-Z install help requested

    Thank you all for the feedback. I hope to proceed tonight to get the basic screen up and start looking at the interface. I was able to find a relatively recent post from Andy with a PAL and NTSC firmware. From reading the model # on the box (IPC_HDW5231RP-Z), seems the "P" is referring to PAL. I...
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    Dahua IPC-HDW5231RP-Z install help requested

    Hey folks, So, I have two of these cameras in front of me. Got them from Andy a month or so ago, and I hope to tackle their setup/installation in the next few days. I have located two documents/links. The 'cliff notes' and the 'dense' guide to this cam, currently going through the existing...
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    front door alternative cameras

    Thanks, giomania..for the suggestion. I will look over the specs. It seems like the right option. I will research further here at the forum to see if there any existing threads/sample videos from it.
  7. xmfan

    front door alternative cameras

    Hey ipCamTalkers :wave: I already purchased a couple of 5231R-z cameras from Andy but have not installed them yet, gonna do that real soon. Got side tracked on an another project that took priority. I am looking to buy my next camera to cover my front door. I cannot use or install the common...
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  8. xmfan

    Hi from NC

    Hey Jim, you'll pick up a ton of info here. Members are very active, and responsive. I too am a noob but learning every day. I just bought a couple of dahua cams, awaiting delivery. Good luck and welcome.
  9. xmfan

    buying BI from amazon or their website directly

    thanks for the reply, fenderman. great to know the background. I am all about supporting the developer. I bought several, very useful programs that were created and developed by small companies. I will get it directly from the BI website
  10. xmfan

    buying BI from amazon or their website directly

    Hello All, I maybe going the BI route, instead of NVR so trying to price out the needed items. I see amazon sells for $45 versus $60 at BI website. am I getting the same exact product from amazon or do I need to get it from BI website ? thanks !!
  11. xmfan

    Dahua IPC-HDW5231R-Z

    giomania, thank you SO much. I checked out both links for PoE and cliff notes. Amazing info and BTW, you should call it IPCamTalk 'Bible' :)
  12. xmfan

    Dahua IPC-HDW5231R-Z

    Mr_D, you and I are in the same boat. =) Yes, I was thinking the same about their steep $50 per cam fee. Eventually, that will add up as I plan to have around 10 cams for outside and inside the house. at that cost, running if off a PC and using synology for backend would be a hybrid...
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    Dahua IPC-HDW5231R-Z

    All, Thank you for ALL the feedback. I just sent an email to Andy, requesting two cameras and two junction boxes. Looking forward to it. This will be my first venture into DIY home security. I will be asking you all for more help as soon as I get them. Initially, i plan to set them up using my...
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    Dahua IPC-HDW5231R-Z

    Thank You for all the feedback. :) Can anyone kindly link the waterproof junction box for this cam from andy’s store ? I saw there are several models, i want to make sure i get the right one that will work with this cam. Many thanks
  15. xmfan

    Dahua IPC-HDW5231R-Z

    makes perfect sense. Thank you for all your feedback, it is appreciated. I have sent Andy an email, awaiting his reply back
  16. xmfan

    Dahua IPC-HDW5231R-Z

    thank you. One additional question, if I may...since that camera is not listed on aliexpress website, how did you go about paying for them ? thanks again.
  17. xmfan

    Dahua IPC-HDW5231R-Z

    thank you, I will contact him. May I ask what price did you pay ?
  18. xmfan

    Dahua IPC-HDW5231R-Z

    Hello All, A noob question as I learn along Based on lots of reading here, it seems buying a IPC-HDW5231R-Z made sense to start with. In searching Empire Technology storefront, I am unable to find it. Is that cam now discontinued ? Is there a recommended replacement ? thanks
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    Severely uninformed person needs recommendation!

    jon - thanks for your post. It helps guys like me to learn more about implementing a security system. Similarly as you, I too am a noob in the security cam world but comfortable with networking side of things like PC and networking. I work for a mfg plant and they are using commercial, high end...
  20. xmfan

    Greetings from Sunny SoCal

    Hi Mat200, By chance, is it this model ? IPC-HDW4231EM-AS
  21. xmfan

    Greetings from Sunny SoCal

    Hi All, thank you so much for the feedback. I can see there are many ways to slice and dice a security cam configuration. A synology/QNAP NAS, for me is not a viable option at this point due to paying $75-ish camera license. I do have a PC laying around so no cost there. I currently run a...
  22. xmfan

    Greetings from Sunny SoCal

    Hello All, I am based around 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles and currently in the market to research, learn and eventually install a security camera system. At the high level, when all said and done, I hope to have around 12 (9 outside, 3 inside) cameras installed. When it comes to...
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