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    Hikvision camera admin password reset tool

    I entered everything exact. I even power cycled camera to make sure START TIME in SADP was current. I am trying to get into a locked out DS-2CD2032-I Hikvision. It is a chinese "CCCH" with V5.2.5build 141201. I triple and quadruple (sp?) checked the serial # (Starts after the 2032-I) and the...
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    Need good 12mm bullet

    Can anyone recommend a good 12mm bullet <$200?
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    5 MegaGixel 1/1.8" low light destroyer for $90-AVOID LONGSE JUNK

    Hey can someone please re-post the most current link to the Longse bullet.
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    Zyxel ZyWall firewall router worth the $

    Does anyone have any experience with using a Zyxel ZyWall firewall router? I would like to have a secure remote viewing connection and am wondering if a firewall router is necessary? If not, any recommendations on best way to set up secure remote connection or VPN? A Zyxel ZyWall USG50 is...
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    A good extension arm for Hikvision Bullets?

    Thanks Kawboy. Have you personally tried any of these?
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    A good extension arm for Hikvision Bullets?

    Has anyone used an arm to extend a Hikvision 2032 Bullet (or any bullet for that matter) from their vertical mounting surface? I am thinking about making something semi-custom/modified unless there is something turnkey I have not been able to find. pics would be great.
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    Alot of Noise on Hik ds-2332 turrets - pics attached

    Wow great info guys thanks! Maybe I will buy something other than Hikvision if I expand... Someone mentioned more light, how about more IR light? will More IR light reduce noise or just make it brighter and still grainy. Whats interesting is the Hik Bullets 3MP - 2032 are not as grainy as...
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    Alot of Noise on Hik ds-2332 turrets - pics attached

    I finally have 3 cams up and running... I cannot figure our why there is so much "noise" or why they are so grainy at night... I tested both inside and they do not have the grainy look. Its driving me crazy because I am not looking forward to running new cable if that it the problem. These...
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    CCCH Hikvisions

    I am generally happy with the price esp on the bullets. The 2332's were same price as CCWR. IS it possible that they will not work with Blue Iris, and has anyone ever noticed or heard of the CCCH cams having a worse image quality? or are they the same components as CCWR?
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    CCCH Hikvisions

    There has been alot of discussion about where to buy Hikvision IP Cams and what to look for in the serial # and box etc. in order to verify you have an upgradable version (CCWR vs CCCH). I have a situation where I purchased multiple cams from different vendors (not important where - starts with...
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    Live View keeps saying I need plugin??

    Fixed in Firefox. Thanks everyone.
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    Hikvision Setup First Time - Need Help

    How do you like the Exir Turrets? I have 4 and the only one that came in brown box (hacked Chinese) was the only one that had terrible quality. Otherwise they seem great.
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    Hikvision Setup First Time - Need Help

    It worked in Firefox. I re-installed Firefox and it worked.
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    Hikvision Setup First Time - Need Help

    Got em working. Now I just need to tweek the settings in BI. Oh and hook up the rest of them (5 more). These IP Cams are addictive. Anyone else feel the same way they got their first cam up and running? It feels good.
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    Live View keeps saying I need plugin??

    IE and Firefox on Windows 10 i4790 Dedicated BI machine - Still not working. Is it possible it doesn't show up because I have the camera connected through multiple switches. (Camera, PoE Switch, Regular Switch)
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    Hikvision Setup First Time - Need Help

    Thanks for the tips. I have tried it in Firefox and IE. I have also restarted my computer. The Camera is connected to an Unmanaged POE Switch which is connected to a non poe switch which is connected to my BI PC and Router. Is it possible that is the issue?
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    Hikvision Setup First Time - Need Help

    Hey guys. I am trying to configure my first Hikvision DS-2CD2332-I. In Live View Mode at the LAN address 192.168.1.118 it says I need the plugin to view. I download and install plugin and continues to say the same thing. Is it possible I have something wrong with my port # (800) or HTTP...
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    Live View keeps saying I need plugin??

    Hey guys. I am trying to configure my first Hikvision DS-2CD2332-I. In Live View Mode at the LAN address 192.168.1.118 it says I need the plugin to view. I download and install plugin and continues to say the same thing. Is it possible I have something wrong with my port # (800) or HTTP...
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    Need Some Recomendations on QUIET (10-16) PoE Switch

    Hey guys I hope someone can recommend a QUIET PoE switch (needs to be rack mountable) I have a Buffalo 16 port PoE Switch - BS-GS2016P Here is the problem - It is a great switch, but the fans run non stop and they are loud. I think that part of the problem is because when you get into 16...
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    Need Some Recomendations on QUIET (10-16) PoE Switch

    Hey guys I hope someone can recommend a QUIET PoE switch (needs to be rack mountable) I have a Buffalo 16 port PoE Switch - BS-GS2016P Here is the problem - It is a great switch, but the fans run non stop and they are loud. I think that part of the problem is because when you get into 16...
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    Anyone mount equipment in server cabinet for residential installs?

    Blake, I went back and forth with same situation. Tripp Lite makes awesome stuff but you can get the same quality for less. Look into Samson Racks. You can get them on Amazon and other places. They are not super well known, but you will save money and honestly they are super solid racks. I...
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    Anyone run Blue Iris and Malwarebytes?

    Do you have to make any exceptions in MB or have the settings customized to exclude BI files etc?
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    Anyone run Blue Iris and Malwarebytes?

    Hey guys, I run malwarebytes normally. Does anyone have any experience running Blue Iris on a machine with malwarebytes?
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    Clean Install of Win10 and HDD Partitions - need advice

    Fenderman - post #95 on "Blue Iris Hardware Recomendations" you wrote... "Welcome to the forum..the machine will run exceptionally cool. Dont be concerned. Do a clean install of windows 10....install classic shell and call it a day." What is Classic Shell? - That is is what I was referring to.
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    Clean Install of Win10 and HDD Partitions - need advice

    Just booted up the brand new Optiplex 9020 SFF. About to upgrade to Win10 and then install my WD purple 3TB which I will be running Blue Iris and recording feeds. Can someone clarify if: 1.) I need to create any special partitions if I plan to use the WD Purple for the a.)Windows OS, b.)Blue...
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    How far from Romex can I place PoE switch/ run unshielded Cat6?

    I know that shielded cable is HIGHLY Recommended, Especially near electrical runs. I chose not to buy shielded cable because my initial runs were not supposed to go anywhere near electircal runs. Fast-Forward to today and now I need to run cable through a very specific point in my rim joist...
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    About to Download Blue Iris - Can I get a double check on my work??

    About to do a clean install of Windows 10 on my Optiplex 9020 and download Blue Iris - Finally! I am totally new to Networking so can someone please confirm the order in which I should set up my system. (I already have cams installed, cable run, and the hardware I need) What order should the...
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    Home Run Cables - Need a solution

    Thank you for the clarification! I will drop a line for the 8 port PoE switch for all of my cams on that side of the property.
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    Home Run Cables - Need a solution

    I am using 2 types of cable. One is CMR Cat6 by "CableMatters" the other is CMXF Cat6 by "Firefold" I am using the flooded core for the home runs around the exterior of my house underneath the vinyl siding. It is a pain in the neck to run, but I felt if I was going to spend the time running...
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    Home Run Cables - Need a solution

    Thanks Fenderman. I thought this was the case. If I wanted 6-8 cams at that end of the property am I better off with TWO 4 port PoE Switches and TWO Home Runs back to my main PoE Switch, or would ONE 8 port with all the feeds coming back on ONE home run not be any different for performance...
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