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Paid a contractor to run Cat6 for security cameras, access points, and wall jacks. I'm not getting the speed I expected and I see remnants of ethernet cable from the previous owner. How can I definitively tell which cables and wall jacks are Cat 6?

Does IDMSS Lite offer playback? Doesn't seem to work for me. Do I need the paid version for playback and saving favorite views? I have to load the cameras each time with the free version.

What about playback? Don't you have to buy the Pro version to utilize playback? How how do you set this up so you dont have to load the cameras each time?

Which do you guys recommend for Dahua NVR remote viewing and playback IOS app? Thanks!

Depends on which cameras. Some like my Avigilon are only available through authorized resellers. Dahua and Hikvision are readily available in the grey market...and people seem to be fine with it. If I needed to buy through an authorized reseller for HIkvision I would go to Wrightwood or...

8-10 feet mounting height should be good enough to keep the camera out of reach while having a reasonable shot at capturing a face. Obviously, the lower the camera is, the higher the probability of getting a face vs the top of someone's head. You have purchased a 'vandal-proof" dome, so that...

I'd like to record to my NVR and install a SD card in my cameras as backup in case the NVR is stolen or malfunctions. Where can I find info on how to setup for this purpose? Thank you!

I'm not sure how to articulate this, but I need a way to expand the number of HDMI ports on my Dahua NVR to increase the number of HDMI peripherals such as monitor, mouse, and keyboard. What device do I need for this? Thank you!

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A drawing/photo and what you'd like covered will help forum members provide some recommendations

Great. Thank you!

Which 16 channel NVR would you guys recommend with Dahua Starlight cameras? Thank you!

I'm interested in this as well. I'd like to run a Dahua 16 channel with another server running Milestone. How do I do this?

Those of you that have purchased the starlight cameras, what wall mount would you recommend for residential where there is no roof overhang to protect the camera? Prefer an aesthetically pleasing solution over looking like your neighborhood bank. These are the cameras I'm planning to get...

Guys, Thanks for all the good info about the Starlight. I am about to order from Andy, but had some questions for those of you that have ordered from him. Being that these are international versions and I'm not sure if Andy is an authorized reseller, what happens with warranty and tech support...

I have the turrets too, but this application requires vandal proof cameras.

Which domes would you guys recommend? I prefer the look of domes. Thx!

Thank you Fenderman

Would the experts on this forum recommend a NUC running Milestone connected to a NAS? If so, any recommendations on models would be greatly appreciated. All 8 cameras will be 5MP recording on motion. Thank you!

Can someone tell me how I can use both Milestone and an NVR? I want to record to both and keep one at a different location in the house. The part I'm not sure about is where to plug the POE cameras in. Into the POE NVR or the switch. Thank you!

I have a security installer pushing these cameras. I have not read anything about these cameras or could find any credible reviews. Does anyone have experience with them? Thanks!

Hi, I am moving to a new home and would like professional help with moving some security cameras, installing at the new home, and very familiar with Milestone. I'll probably want a new server built. I'd be grateful for any solid recommendations that you have first hand experience with. Thank...

First, thank you Nayr from your VPN Primer. I have a Netgear Nighthawk router and wanted to take advantage of the VPN service for security and ability to view remotely while on my workplace network. I currently have opened ports for remote viewing. I'm still not totally sure how to set this up...

Sometimes the problem is resolved by rebooting the switch.

Hi, Every few weeks, Milestone loses connections to some of my cameras. Inevitably, it is because the server froze and required a hard reboot. Everything is fine after a hard reboot. What might the problem be? Is there a way for me to reboot the server remotely? Is is Dell Server running...

My expensive Nighthawk router has turned out to be a dud for my home use. I wanted to try Google Wifi. Has anyone had experience with Google Wifi as a router for IP cameras? With only one port, I will be attaching a POE switch to it. I assume port forwarding will be easy?

Thanks guys! I'll return the NVR.

Sorry for not being clear. Every 3-5 weeks one of my cameras would show "Camera Lost Connection" within the Milestone app. Usually this problem is solved when I reboot my POE switch. Other times, it has something to do with a Windows update on my Windows 7 server running Milestone. In any case...

Thanks Fenderman. I just thought that it might be easier to maintain. Every two weeks I get dropped connections and when I'm overseas, there is nothing I can do. I thought an NVR might be better than maintaining a server running Milestone, but maybe I need to rethink that?

My current system runs on Milestone. I wanted to try out a Hikvision NVR without removing my current setup. Is there a way for me to run both at the same time? All my cameras are all going to a POE switch right now. The Hikvision NVR that I just got also has POE. Thanks in advance!