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I'm going to be getting a three camera system for the front and back of my house. After doing some research, I've settled on Hikvision or Dahua, as they seem to be the most highly regarded, have a lot of variety, good NVRs and good support. I would use POE and cameras/NVR by the same...

If I was to build a computer, would I have to connect all of the HikVision cameras into a POE ethernet switch and then connect the switch to the computer? Then use BluIris to recognise the cameras?

Thanks a lot. I guess one other question - do I have to use a HikVision NVR at all? Or are there third party boxes out there that are well rated and compatible/tried and tested for HikVision cams? Conversely, can I buy any camera from any manufacturer and use it with a HikVision NVR?

Thanks for clarifying that point about the output. Just to further clarify, I'm just going to be connecting the NVR to my router, and NOT to a display. That's fine, right? I can just connect via the web to the NVR whether at home or away to view the feed/stored video ?? One size higher NVR...

I think I've settled on buying two HikVision DS-2CD2342-WD-I 4mm cameras ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hikvision-Turrret-Camera-NETVIEW-DS-2CD2342WD-I/dp/B01AJ1TMOE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1474476647&sr=8-3&keywords=hikvision+ds-2cd2342wd-i+4mm -- apparently UK models, not Chinese) as well as one...

So you guys would recommend staying at the initial firmware that comes with the cameras indefinitely? Assuming things are working ok. And how do you know if you're buying a HV camera that is UK or chinese model?

I have no problem buying an extra powerline if that would make a difference. I was under the impression that powerline adapters could only pair with the WHOLE network of powerlines (ie. if there are 5 adapters in a network, they are all part of the same circuit) not have 2 powerlines paired with...

@jamesf Why have you got a PAIR of powerlines for EACH camera? Normally powerlines can be "paired" with any number of other powerlines, so for example, if you had four devices all connected to a powerline, then you would just need one powerline to go to the router (NOT four powerlines, one for...

@Hotelone and @jamesf Thanks for your posts. What are your setups like? I was told by someone that in order to use an NVR that the cameras had to be directly connected to the NVR to have IP allocated before being connected to the router? My setup if I used powerline would be: 1. Camera -...

@mando209 HikVision 2CD2342WD-I ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hikvision-Turrret-Camera-NETVIEW-DS-2CD2342WD-I/dp/B01AJ1TMOE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1473798577&sr=8-4&keywords=hikvision+turret+4mp ) I currently use these powerline adapters (...

This is all really helpful information, guys, thanks a lot! I do have multiple other powerline adapters, all 500-600Mbps and they all work without a flaw - they connect my router to my IPTV stream, my Amazon Fire TV, an Apple TV and my housemate uses his own powerline adapters (I don't know the...

I think they're 600Mbps. My NAS comes with 2 licenses already. I would have to pay for one or two more, which would cost about £100, which is not too bad (I assume these are one time fees, not subscription!?), especially given that I won't have to shell out for a DVR/NVR which would cost a lot...

I'm looking at the HikVision 4MP Turret cam with separate lens and IR illuminator for the front and back of my house. It's going to be really difficult to wire them both directly to the place where the router is, or indeed wire them both to a single location as the configuration of the house...