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    Is this Connection Correct for HDW4436C Non POE IP Cam

    My first non poe camera is HDW4436C. I connected a poe splitter at the camera end, plugged the other end of orange cat5E into powered poe switch (compliant at/af), see attached photos. Camera is not being powered up. Is cable connections correct?
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    IEEE P802.3bz: New Ethernet standard ratified

    Good news is no new wiring is needed. ""A new Ethernet standard IEEE 802.3bz has been released which boosts the theoretical bandwidth over the existing twisted pair copper wires to 2.5Gbps (2.5GBASE-T) and 5Gbps (5GBASE-T). That's five times the current theoretical bandwidth achieved on cables...
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    Is it OK to Install an IP Camera

    Is it OK to Install an IP Camera right below an LED flood light on an exterior wall? To be specific 6 inches below.
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    TL-SG1008P Question

    I ran a little over 100 feet of direct burial cat 5e and Plenum cat 5e to a detached garage of witch approximately 50 feet is underground in a conduit (took Q2's advice). When I use the HDE tester all the green lights blink on both ends indicating a good connection. When I plug my Dahuau...
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    Hot Deal-TOSHIBA X300 HDWE160XZSTA 6TB 7200 RPM $169.99

    Wow a Toshiba 6TB HDD on sale for $169.99, see attached. Question, could this Toshiba HDD be used in NVR's? Are Toshiba HDD any good? Edit: promo code ESCENEN22, ends 9/15
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    Trump Sign Thief Learns Karma Comes Swiftly

    What camera does he have camouflaged on the tree? Never seen a model like that. Are those all IR bulbs on top? Full Disclosure: I am an independent, but I did laugh when she fell :-).
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    What Would Cause Only Dahua Cameras to Flicker on NVR

    It appears my Dahua 4208-4k is a lemon. Yesterday when I opened the Preview page after viewing videos in Playback, 4 cams connected to NVR, 3 dahau cams were flickering ...only one not flickering was Hikvision 2042 4MP cam which is connected to NVR as ONVIF. Same thing happened this...
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    Confusing NVR4208-4K Insufficient HDD Space

    My NVR4208-4k is set to overwrite HDD when full (see attached photo). Today a message appeared "HDD space is insufficient now". Is it normal to receive an insufficient HDD space message even if you have set to overwrite HDD?
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    Am I Overloading NVR?

    What does the red line indicate, see attached photo? Am I overloading Dahua NVR4208-4k? 4 cams connected in network, 2 cams 1920*1080 4096VBR, 1 cam2688*1520 6144CBR, and 1 cam 2048*1536 4096VBR.
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    Where to Connect 2nd 4 port POE Switch?

    Currently I have TL-SG1008P 4 port POE switch connect directly to the router. If I add a second TL-SG1008P 4 port POE switch, where in the LAN should it be connected to...connected to first POE switch or directly to router?
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    IPC-HDW2320R-ZS 2.7-12mm Motorized Turret

    Does anyone have this model, Dahua 3.0 Megapixel IP67 IPC-HDW2320R-ZS 2.7-12mm motorized with 60m IR? I cannot find any real world test results on the internet or this forum about the camera. I am interested to see how it compares to Dahuas' HFW2320R-ZS bullet. They are both 3.0 Megapixel.
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    NVR4208-4K Motion Detection Playback Problem

    I added my Dahua HDW4431C-A cam to NVR4208 with no problem. Live view is awesome! When playing back a motion detection, most times a few seconds of the clip disappears, see attached video...the vehicle disappears. I lowered frame rate to 20 and set to 1920X1080, still same problem. Anything...
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    Question About NVR4208-4k by Dahua 8 channel NVR

    Is the fan which is mounted on the side of NVR4208 suppose to have air flow going into NVR or out of NVR?
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    Do Not Purchase Anything from Aliexpress seller, Sincerity Trade co., LTD/hong zhang

    I have not communicated with this character "hong zhang" in 2 weeks. I would not trust anyone who calls me a liar to access my cam. Just received another message from "hong zhang" calling me a liar. I am posting all my exchanges for this community to see what a piece of shit, unprofessional...
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    Dh-nvr4204

    Does DH-NVR4204 support Hikvision cameras? Reason I ask is in the manual Hikvision is not listed....these are: Support Multi-brand network cameras: Dahua, Arecont Vision, AXIS, Bosch, Brickcom, Canon, CP Plus, Honeywell, Panasonic, Pelco, Samsung, Sanyo, Sony, Videotec, Vivotek and etc. Does...
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    Refurbished HP 8300 Elite I7 3.40 GHZ

    If you are looking for a computer, I think this is a good deal for $299 HP 8300 Elite Desktop Computer Windows 7 Pro PC Intel I7 3.40GHz 8GB 250GB...
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    Finally Installed Hikvision 2042WD-I

    After 2 weeks of testing 2042WD-I cam I installed it outside. I am impressed! There is no comparison to the Samsung Outdoor IP cam I had. Everything is better with 2042WD-I and for lot less cost. My goal with this camera is to capture Driveway, ramp leading to front door, and mailbox. I...
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    What storage device would be best to be used as a local "Cloud"?

    Nayr, I agree 100% with your post in another thread about the Cloud being over rated. I didn't want to hijack that thread so I started this one. Currently I am in the process of testing a new 2CD2042. So far I like what I see. I only have Motion Detection on which is recording directly to a...
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    Intel i5 Dual Core 3200 MHz

    Would an Intel i5 Dual Core 3200 MHz processor handle recording 4 IP cams 24/7 to internal hard drive? A refurbished one is one sale for $184.99. HP 8100 Elite Intel i5 Dual Core 3200 MHz 320Gig 4096mb DVD-RW Windows 10 Professional 64 Bit Desktop Computer Refurbished In stock. Sold...
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    New Hikvision DS-2CD2042WD-I 4MP?

    I have a simple question, if you order a Hikvision DS-2CD2042WD-I 4MP (English Version), should the Hikvision manufacturer's box (white and red color) the camera is in be sealed if it's new? There was no seal/tape over tap, nor any plastic covering the box as how I receive all electronic...
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    How Far Can Router be from POE Switch

    This is my first post, awesome information in these forums about IP cameras, and installation. My Linksys EA7500 router is on the 1st floor. I would like to connect an 8 port poe switch installed in the basement to the router. Is there a limitation on how long cat5e cable should be between...
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