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My first post in this forum - http://www.snbforums.com/threads/need-advice-on-vpn-routers.34672/ - discussed my need to find a vpn router. My needs are very simple. I am the only user. I need to connect remotely to view and manage one security cam. When I connect, no one will be using the...

I can't seem to find the answer to this anywhere. Some cameras have both a PoE connector and a 12 V connector. From my reading, it appears that most PoE switches/injectors provide 48 V. So, how do these cameras work when using PoE? Do they step down the voltage to 12 V? Do they use an...

I'm still thinking through what I want to do with the garage cam project. My original thinking was that I might catch evidence that would help capture bad guys who drove through our neighborhood or walked around trying car doors. I have a unique advantage, because my house sits beside the...

I'm starting to get an idea about what I'd like to have. After extensive research I've rejected wifi as an alternative. Too many problems with camera capabilities and networking capabilities. I found a slick little wifi setup from Lorex, but it would cost more than buying one camera and a PoE...

I'm researching, trying to learn as much as I can before spending my money. I'm trying to decide between a dome or a bullet camera. I posted some pics of the area that I want to cover and the possible mounting locations here...

What's the trick to ensuring that, if you buy a Chinese camera, it comes with English firmware? From my research the two are not interchangeable, and you can't "upgrade" from one to the other. Are sellers clear regarding whether a camera has English or Chinese firmware? Or is it buyer beware?

TL;DR: I have some questions about two cameras. Skip to the bottom. I hate that things have gotten to the point that I even need to consider security cameras, but there you go. (I'll spare you the details, but we have not yet been broken into or had anything stolen - neighbors have.) I just...