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    Front door camera angle and interference, can I get this to work?

    You can rent a hammer drill at Home Depot. I think it is around $3-5/4hrs or $12-15/24hrs.
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    24hr clinic ip cam monitoring

    If you still have the FireTV around and want to try different apps, use AGK Fire. Basically, you install AGK Fire onto an android device, and then install any app on that same Android device. Tweak a couple of settings on the FireTV, launch the AGK Fire app on the source android device, and...
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    Shadow attack cat

    So did mine, for several years (on ceramic tile, so very cleanable). We thought it was behavioral. We finally took her to the vet for something else. It turns out she had an infected and inflamed gland on her back end. A single course of antibiotics, and she hasn't gone on the floor since...
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    Wrong screensize in IVMS-4200

    Have you checked the scale settings? Tool > System Configuration > Image > View Scale Mine is set at Full Screen, and the images completely fill the boxes.
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    Exposing to the internet.

    I don't think I would say the chance of being exploited is low if you open your cameras to the outside world. Online cameras literally let people watch you. They are a target. They have been since day one. There have been websites setup that specifically point their visitors to unsecured...
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    Help with Use Case for IP cam and computer

    Having not used any Axis cameras, I don't have any particular solutions. I'm using an RTSP stream with my cameras. After doing a bit of research, these are two potential RTSP stream URLs that you could try: rtsp://login:password@YourCamIP/axis-media/media.amp...
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    Help with Use Case for IP cam and computer

    A short-term solution for the 10 second delay could be to view the stream via VLC. 1. Open VLC. 2. Ctrl + N to open a new network stream. 3. Paste the URL to your camera. 4. Click "Show More Options." 5. Increase the "caching" value to whatever delay you want. 6. Play the stream. I'm testing...
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    Swarm of bugs overnight attracted to IR

    It happens on my cams every week, twice a week, when the street sweeper goes past my house. It kicks up enough dust that it is even picked up by my back door camera, 50ft from the road.
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    Quick review: Hikvision DS-7108N-SN

    I'm not opposed to updating the firmware to your 3.0.10 version (I wish Hikvision provided a changelog, though). If my unit is running 3.0.7, what is the best method for upgrading to your firmware: TFTP, USB, or through the web interface? Is there a way to backup my current firmware? (I'm not...
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    Quick review: Hikvision DS-7108N-SN

    Just a little update on this NVR. It's working out well, but there are some annoyances that would probably not be present on a higher-end device. 1. In the local live view, you can't show four 1080p streams. The unit is only capable of displaying one 1080p stream at a time. If you choose to...
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    What size hole should I make when directly mounting 2332?

    No room in the base on the bullets. Some say there is room in the base for the turrets, but it would be a tight fit and could make it more difficult to reposition if the cable is in the way. Here is an image I found of a 2332: Link. Here's a post at another forum showing the full connector...
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    What size hole should I make when directly mounting 2332?

    I've got two Hik turrets and two Hik bullets. They all came with the two connectors on the right in your image. It is definitely larger than 1/2". I drilled 1" holes for direct mounting to my porch ceiling.
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    Good source to buy IP items at

    Thanks fenderman! Not that I'm a know it all, but... ermm... I knew it all... heh! I did my research, and had it up and running ten minutes after it arrived. Mine came with firmware 2.0, which is apparently pretty new. Your points are still worth mentioning for future users of this excellent...
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    Good source to buy IP items at

    2nd flawless experience with Milkisbad. :) I ordered a couple of sale cams on Monday-- a bullet, and a 2.8mm turret. I'm already setup to order, so it was a simple PM. It took a whopping 7 minutes for Milkisbad to confirm my order. I got a tracking number that evening, and my cameras were...
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    Review - TOP-201 Super Mini 720P HD IP-Cam (The Cheapest IP Cam So Far !!)

    Interestingly, if you look at the entry on the Escam site for firmware for the camera mentioned above (and the QD310 that I have), it says: Sorry,because of the firmware problem, this firmware has been removed off shelves.we will solve it and upload again. It is dated March 20, 2015. I...
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    Quick review: Hikvision DS-7108N-SN

    I've been having fun with this thing. I put in a 3TB WD Purple drive, so I have enough storage space to keep me going for a while. I mounted it in a discrete location, and hooked up a wireless mouse. I plan on ordering a couple more cameras soon. The only real issue I have had so far is getting...
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    Hard drive suggestions

    To clarify. If you are using a Synology as a storage device only, and not using the built in Synology Surveillance Station application, you need a total of zero licenses. Your Synology would function as a network hard drive, and you would be limited by network speeds, and disk speed. Same deal...
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    Quick review: Hikvision DS-7108N-SN

    Really good to know about the firmware, since I might pickup another as a live viewer for one of my TVs. Thanks. Do you think there is any sense in upgrading mine from 3.0.7 to your 3.0.10? I'll update my post with the PTZ info, so thanks for that too.
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    Quick review: Hikvision DS-7108N-SN

    Last week, I received a Hikvision DS-7108N-SN that I ordered from AliExpress. I haven't seen many posts about these, so I figured I would do a quick little review. This is more of an overview than an in-depth review for now, since I haven't gotten very deep into the settings and functionality...
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    Chilling home invasion

    http://www.kctv5.com/story/29209863/nanny-cams-dont-lie-robber-arrested
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    Wireles Slow With Multiple Cameras

    Are you running any Bluetooth devices? If so, have you tried turning them off and testing ? Bluetooth: 2.4 - 2.85GHz. Wifi: 2.401 - 2.473Ghz. At my house, I have a pretty robust network. I have excellent coverage with two RT-N66U routers on opposite ends of the house. Even with ideal signal...
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    Good source to buy IP items at

    I ordered a couple of cameras last week. Placed the order on Monday, got the shipment on Thursday. Milkisbad is on top of things, and it was a smooth process from start to finish. The cameras, of course, are excellent. The slight premium compared to ordering from across the ocean is worth it...
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    Review - TOP-201 Super Mini 720P HD IP-Cam (The Cheapest IP Cam So Far !!)

    First post here. Thanks for this topic. I just want to point out that the Escam QD310 is based on these: "Hardware" : "HI3518E_50H10L_S39", Version: V4.02.R12.00006510.10010.1307, BuildTime: 2014-05-26 10:04:55AM I bought one last August from DX. Looks like you can get them through Amazon for...
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