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The IP Cam Talk store sells CAT-5E direct burial cable. Did not locate any reviews as to the overall quality of this cable. Have others used it and how did it perform? Looked at some alternatives on Amazon that had some interesting reviews that were not overly positive. Interested in using...

Repurposed a Dahua 2831 for snow measurement here in the north country. This is a 6 second video of the snow from last night. Time 5:21 pm through 11:08 pm. It consists of 678 images taken at 30 second intervals on BI and processed at 120 FPS.

Using Blue Iris with dual NICs. One connected to a 24 port POE switch with the other NIC connected to the LAN. Both cards have no DCHP set and no internet connectivity. The Blue Iris web server is on 192.168.1.135:81 and UI3 is currently reachable from any Windows's desktop connected to the...

Using BI (5.7.7.18) with a Dahua PTZ and a Dahua spotter (5242) cam. The PTZ Web 5 camera IVS rules are set for people detection only. The spotter IVS camera rules (Web 4) are set for both people and vehicle. When the spotter cam triggers, the PTZ zooms into the end of the street and follows...

Looks like these folks noticed the PTZ following them on their walk down the street.

Background Using a Windows 11 desktop for BI with in a dual NIC configuration. One NIC at 192.168.55.xxx (BI and cameras) and the other at 192.168.1.120 for UI3 set as a static address with no default gateway. Neither NIC can access the internet as there is no DNS server address (Use the...

Using BI version 5.7.6.7 Setting up a schedule with PTZ/Control to switch a Dahua HFW-5442E-Z4E based on local sunrise/sunset times to switch camera profiles from full-time day to general to full-time night. The issue is that our local sunset is at 11:27 pm. Would like the camera to switch...

Both Color X cameras side by side with the same exposure settings. One with a 3.6mm lens and the other with a 6.0mm lens. Will also post a short video for day and night operations with the same setup. Cameras mounted above a garage door at 8-1/2 feet. Night illumination with a 15 watt white...

Two short videos. One closeup of a moose in front of a fence post mounted camera. The other a moose encounter that ended well. Fence Camera - HFW5442E-Z4E Cul-de-Sac Camera - HFW5242H-ZE-MF Video from BI. Quality reduced to 70% with image resized to 640 x 360.

Would like to remove internet access from a dual NIC BI Windows 10 computer while at the same time allowing UI3 to be accessible via LAN on two other desk top LAN connected computers. (See system diagram) The simple answer is to remove the internet cable from the NIC on the BI computer...

Pleased with the overall performance of the new Dahua 180 degree camera from Andy. Setup in a temporary location for testing. This camera has B/W but no IR. In my case not an issue. It also may be possible to use the same settings for both day and night color. Thus no need for day/night...

Have been using BI since June and it has been performing very well with no issues. It is on a separate dedicated Windows 10 computer with a dual NIC setup with a dozen Dahua cameras. Presently using version 5.5.9.6. Until Saturday zero issues. Then when activating UI3 on a LAN Windows 10...

Using BI 5.5.9.6 which has live audio. However, audio can not be recorded and is not be present in the timeline. Did notice, on a previous thread, that BI does not have this feature. Is there a reason that recording audio as part of the timeline is not a current BI feature? Are there plans...

The new Dahua 180 degree bullet camera (IPC-Color4K-180) should be available soon from Andy along with its data sheet. Looks like a most interesting camera for many applications.

Using dual NIC's in the Blue Iris Windows 10 computer. One NIC set for automatic (the internet side), the other NIC set for manual at 192.168.55.xx for all Dahua cameras. The system has been expanded to a neighbors location by the use of an Ubiquiti Air Max Light Beam 5AC RF link. The issue is...

Using two of the Color 4K-X cameras both mounted side by side to demonstrate the 3.6mm vs 6mm lens and its associated field of view. Images not processed in PhotoShop or other photo editor. Taken directly from 'snapshot' on Blue Iris with a JPEG setting at 100%. Will post more images as it...

Just setup two of the Lite Beam 5 GHz radios. Most impressed. What is the suggested "Wireless" setting field for "Channel Width". Choices range from 10 to 80 MHz. As a test, used a 20 MHz "Channel Width" with a 24 port POE switch and 9 Dahua cameras on one end of the RF link. The other RF...

BI is setup so that the wife can also use the Web Server GUI, on her Windows 10 computer to view clips, time lines, etc. The "official" version 5 manual works well for those into the hardware and setup aspects of BI but is technical for use as a "Users" manual. However, looking a "Users"...

Looking at the Air Max Nano station to use with 4 Dahua IP cameras. The link is LOS at about 200 feet. Ethernet would be a good alternative choice, but due to city streets, permits and utilities make the wire route an expensive choice. Also, the Nano stations are sold out along with a lot of...

Added BI to the system on Monday. Would like to try the Dahua Sunset/Sunrise BI Utility for a HFW-5849 Dahua camera. Where should the (DahuaSunriseSunset) exe file be placed? 1) On the SSD in its own folder. C > Sunrise_Set_Utility > exe file 2) In C > Program Files > Blue Iris 5 > exe...

Using VLC on a Windows 10 desktop works well to run a RTSP stream. No issue with this working with a Dahua NVR plus Dahua cameras on the windows computer. However, would like to add a desktop BAT file to open and stream a Dahua camera without the need to open and select the stream within VLC...

Have a Dahua HFW-5242HN-Z6E bullet camera with a stuck IR filter that is still under warranty. Andy can obtain an RMA, but is it worth the time and effort to return? Will Dahua pay for shipping both ways? Do I pay both or just one way? It would appear to a simple mechanical issue as there is...

Will be using a (Windows 11) Dell XPS-8940 with an Intel i7-11700 4.9 Ghz 8c/16t, 32 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD and a 8 TB Gold WD SATA hard drive installed in the computer to run BI with a 24 port POE unmanaged network switch. The XPS specifications state a HD limit at 2 TB. However, in other forums...

Cisco C3560X - A Good Choice For A Network Switch? Planning on expanding the camera system and adding additional Dahua IP cameras. Looking at a 24 port POE network switch that is NOT a power hog and does not sound overly loud for home use. Intend to use this switch with BI. Would a Cisco...

Upgraded the desktop computer from Windows 7 to Windows 10 earlier this week. i.e. free upgrade The updated operating system (Win 7 to Win 10) will run IE 11 for SmartPSS to access a Dahua NVR with the typical Microsoft warning screens. All the SmartPSS buttons are shown and active. Works...

Has software been developed to log/record to a local file Dahua camera settings when using Smart PSS on a Windows desktop? Or a standalone application that uses parts of Dahua HTTP API calls to list the appropriate camera settings? When someone asks what are your camera settings the general...

Using a HFW-5849 bullet Dahua camera and NVR with the following HTTP URL's with a FireFox browser. The camera changes from day to night and back again maintaining its settings. The Profile Management is listed as Full Time Night or Full Time Day when the URL is run which is what is expected...

Using a Dahua 16 port POE NVR with 4 wired Dahua cameras on the POE ports. Have an application to add another 4 cameras to a location 200 feet away. Reviewing Ubiquiti, EnGenius and Mikrotik for the appropriate 5 GHz full duplex micorwave link system. The remote side will consist of one half...

What is the RJ-45 pin out for a Dahua camera (HFW 2831 and HFW 5242) Both IP cameras should be the same. It appears that that each CAT 5/6 pair is tied together as indicated in the below diagram. Pins 1/2 are POE minus with pins 3/6 a POE plus. i.e. pin out also confirmed with CAT 5/6 cable...

Installed VLC on a Windows desk top and it opens a Dahua IP camera RTSP feed without issue. Installed the app on a Android Samsung tablet and the app will open the RTSP feed one time. The URL consists of a user name and password. However, it appears that once the mobile app is terminated...