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7 seconds seems like a lot. Is mode set to Low? How much RAM in the unit? I think the 218+ uses a dual-core processor so may just be too much for it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not sure about that specific model, but Dahua cameras are generally well-supported on Synology. Check out my post on using Deepstack AI as it’ll work with any camera supported by Synology; will also cost much less for non-AI cameras. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It’s your DSM login information. Also, go with the cpu-x3-beta docker image as it seems to work better and use less resources. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I thought I would share something I came across and tested recently. I personally still feel Blue Iris is a better option due to its pricing and customizability, but for those of you with a Synology NAS who like to tinker, this may work if you just need a couple of cameras. I did not come up...

The point of the post was not to discuss the superiority of PC vs. Macs or Build vs. Buy; folks have done that for decades. I'm actually agnostic as I use Mac, PC, and Linux. There are people out there who already own Mac hardware who would like to use Blue Iris and some simply don't wish to...

None of the cheap $100 PCs I have ever bought go the distance; machines I build myself do, but also cost more as I don't skimp on parts. I have had luck with Qotom boxes and still use them for routers as I find my old go to boxes (PCEngines) are under-powered for any real usage such as VPN at...

Mac Mini was a freebie so save $100 dollars; and at least it will last past a few years unlike the stack of PCs I have many of which have hardware defects. Although I still run my actual surveillance on an i5 mini PC; was just testing it with Mac and know many users on the forum are Mac users...

Hopefully this proves helpful to folks, but I thought to post a quick guide how to get Blue Iris working on a Mac without using a virtual machine or Boot Camp. The below guide intends to install Blue Iris version 5; not sure it will work with version 4. It actually works pretty well with...

You have the entry-level ones which sell for like $25-$50; I would avoid these like the plague especially if you're looking to do VPN. The higher-end consumer routers like Netgear Nighthawk or ASUS equipped with dual-core ARM chips are better; their hardware is still limited, but they're easier...

They're definitely a great deal especially their UniFi AP Lite. The only downside to their routers are the GUI as they still depend heavily on CLI. I don't mind that, but it isn't for everyone.

It is the 1900. Here's the link: Linksys WRT1900ACS - UntangleWiki

ASUS definitely makes some of the better consumer routers and they'll often take most of the custom firmwares (Merlin, DD-WRT, Tomato, etc.), but have you considering moving to something more advanced like Untangle, pfSense, Sophos UTM, etc. I only mention it as consumer routers even those like...

There are lots of ways to setup a VPN server. If you have a NAS, it likely has a VPN Server app. Some consumer routers have VPN capability and some of those can use custom firmware like Tomato, DD-WRTc etc. A Raspberry Pi is another option and of course you can install OpenVPN directly on a...

Thanks. I tried all those and just can't seem to pull the MJPEG sub stream into any browser. Guess I'm just out of luck.

Anybody?

If you have no choice but to use powerline, move up to the TP-LINK AV1200. Get it with passthrough and use a plugin POE injector. When all is said and done, it'll cost almost the same as pulling the ethernet line which is a better way to go.

I must be having a brain fart as I can't for the life of me pull the sub stream of this camera into a browser or VLC. I've tried: http://[IPADDRESS]/axis-cgi/mjpg/video.cgi?camera=[CHANNEL] and variations with no luck. I confirmed the sub stream is working as I can see it when logged into the...

I'm one of them. Even with warranty on something, dealing with manufacturers is never easy when it comes to smaller electronics. Not worth it for something like a camera IMO.

Dahua and Hikvision are most commonly recommended around here and for good reason. They're large suppliers and offer great performance for the money.

There's a big difference between forwarding a port for OpenVPN; you not only need the username and password, you also need the certificate in order to login. Plus, everything going back and forth is encrypted. Add to this the security features NAS often include such as locking out IPs or...

Yes. So long as you forward the appropriate port(s) on the router and firewall on the NAS, there is no issue. I found Synology to be easier when it came to using OpenVPN; QNAP was a bit buggy. Just don't use PPTP. As for using a NAS for a camera system, it technically works, but nothing like...

Go with a Dahua as they can be had for a decent price these days. Something like this if you're on a tight budget: DaHua IPC-HFW1320S 3MP Mini Bullet IP Camera IR CCTV POE IP67 Security Camera | eBay

Go with turrets (not domes) outside if possible.

BI does have a backup and restore function and it works quite well. It's on the main page when you load up options.

I managed to get OpenVPN working with AdvancedTomato, but remembering it took quite a bit of messing with. I also noticed that going the other way (connecting router to VPN provider) showed a substantial drop in bandwidth compared to running the software directly on the client machines. Was...

Dahua is hard to beat right now for the money.

Doh! I thought I read DD-WRT.

They could get a few of these: DaHua IPC-HFW1320S 3MP Mini Bullet IP Camera IR CCTV POE IP67 Security Camera | eBay Running 4 of these at 1080p is something even a low-cost Intel Nuc running BI could handle.

Agreed. Go Intel or go home. Also, be sure to block those Hosafe cameras at the router as they'll dial home every chance they get.

Do you have a Synology or QNAP NAS? Those have fairly easy to setup VPN servers. You could also get another router that supports DD-WRT or Tomato firmware.