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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?

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

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!

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

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...

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...

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?

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!

Hi Does anyone know how to setup redundant recording to an SD card within cameras such as Hikvision DS-2CD2142FWD-I 4MP WDR Fixed HD Network IP Dome Camera US English Version 2.8mm or ACTI E73? I'd like to have this in case my Milestone server is stolen or stops working. I've looked around...

Hi, I'm getting unreliable internet speeds from ATT Uverse. The price is also double that of promotional rates available from xFinity. For the price I am paying, I'm supposed to be getting 18mpbs. For the same price, I can get 150mbps from Xfinity. I realize this is only for one year, then...

How do you guys reboot a Windows based Milestone Server and Netgear POE remotely? I have been having various problems when I travel such as the entire system not being accessible (unsure if this was due to a windows update) or a specific camera with a dropped connection that is always fixed by...

A few years ago when I first started putting cameras on my house, there was a noticeable difference in build and camera quality between the likes of Axis/ACTI and Hikvision that justified the price difference. Today, I can't really tell the difference in picture quality on your basic dome camera...

How have you guys solved for people being able to evade cameras with the use of hoodies? I guess I could mount another camera facing upwards, but it isn't very aesthetically pleasing and could be vandalized more easily. Thanks!

I'm unsure if this is a camera, VMS, or bandwidth issue. The problem is I just added a 4th camera to Milestone 2.1. My ACTI E73 cameras are working fine and have been for a few years. When I added a 4th camera (Hikvision Turret) to the system, the image stutters on the Milestone remote viewing...

Any ideas why the remote Milestone app works when I am on data, but does not work when I am connected to my home wifi? Thanks!

My current NVR is a Dell box running windows 7 and Milestone. I'm happy with Milestone, but it seems like 24/7 recording of 4 5MP cameras is taxing the CPU to where playback on the NVR and remotely is unacceptably slow. When remotely viewing, the Hikvision Turret image is stuttering. Image to...