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    Locking Server Rack Question

    Anyone here familiar with them? Right now I have an open rack set up in a closet. Seeing more and more break ins with the burglars destroying CPUs and NVRs if they find them. How secure are the locking rack models? Was considering something like this Locking Server Rack Thanks.
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    Is there a way to calculate speed of cars on camera

    If I spray painted a couple of marks (x?) feet apart on the street, is there a way to calculate the speed of the car?
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    Looking for battery/solar operated Camera to record traffic

    Hey guys, I am looking for a battery operated camera that I can mount for a few days on a light post and record traffic. We are having problems with people using our street as a cut through in the mornings to get to the freeway. The community had come together to request a no right turn to our...
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    sd52C225u red light in dome

    I have a sd52C225u set up and it works great but I noticed tonight that there is a noticeable red light (power?) on when standing below it. Is there a setting to turn this off? Thanks!
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    Lost a camera in BI GUI but still in properties...

    So I was checking my cameras on my laptop and my dog ran over my lap and laptop. Something happened with one of my cameras. It's not in the main BI group feed (or any sub group). But if I click on the camera properties icon it comes up. Is there a selection I need to get it back or do I just...
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    Anyone using wireless relays?

    I was planning on setting up an external siren with a wired relay but after checking current wiring setup it's looking like I'll have to go wireless. Is anyone using a wireless relays? It doesn't even have to be for a siren. I'm just wondering how satisfied and/or if there are any gotcha's to...
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    (SOLD)Ubiquiti 16 Port POE Switch US-16-150w

    Ubiquiti Switch US-16-150w $225 Shipped I got the switch less than a year ago but just moved up to the 24 port. Excellent condition and has been rack mounted the whole time. Only marks on this thing are on the rack ears from mounting. Comes with everything it came with when new. Product Info...
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    SOLD: Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Lite 3 w/Rack Mount

    Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Lite 3 (ERL3) w/Rack Mount Like New $110 Shipped The ERL3 was used less than 3 months in a rack mount. Both items like new. INFO about rack mount: WaveGuard Universal Rackmount for Ubiquiti EdgeMAX Lite/PoE Routers and ToughSwitch 5-Port Rackmount your Ubiquiti EdgeRouter...
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    12vDC / 300mA Outdoor Siren for Qolsys IQ 2 panel

    Anyone come across a decent/loud 12v / 300mA siren? Kinda low power but thats all I can hook up to the IQ panel unless I add a hardwired panel to my setup but don't think the cost is worth it jut to add a more powerful/ siren/strobe.
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    Here Kitty Kitty....

    Not my camera, but a neighbors about 15 houses north of us. This was around 4:15AM. This is P47. A tracked Mountain Lion in Southern California. Needless to say small dogs were kept inside for a few days in the neighborhood...
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    Ubiquiti US-24-250w fan noise?

    Anyone have one of these? I think I need to move up from my 16-150w and just wondering how much of a difference the fan noise might be. The 16 has been pretty silent and only runs on the lowest fan setting all the time. Thanks!
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    HDWW4231F-AS swirly thing in lens/dome???

    Had this camera up for a while and this just started triggering my motion settings. Check out the upper left of the video... Any ideas? Thanks!
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    Group Camera Cycling on iOS BI App

    I've created a few different camera groups in BI but I can only cycle the All Cameras group on the BI App. Is this possible? Thanks!
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    New BrickerBots found...

    New BrickerBots found... Nastier version of IoT botnet could brick your smart toaster
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    What Exposure/Backlight setting to combat shadow?

    I am getting a shadow at my front door for a few hours that really blocks seeing faces. Is there a setting to use for that?
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    Exterior install complete... for now

    I may add a 4th camera on the north side of the house but I am going to focus on the indoor cams for now.
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    Clip and Archiving... what am I missing?

    I originally had the clips and archiving set to 14 days before moving it to the stored folder. I noticed the other day it wasn't keeping more than 3 days at a time. I bumped it up to 21 days a few days ago and no change. What am I doing wrong?
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    Conduit install question

    What should I be using to connect the conduit to where the ethernet exits the house? The previous owner had some conduit exiting the garage for a security light and it looks like they just jammed a inside corner pull elbow into the opening but I'm not sure if that is right Do I need to put a...
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    BI App and VPN connection issue

    So I am running into a weird issue. I am running OpenVPN on an ERL. I can connect to the VPN from my iPhone fine, the problem is the BI app says "Unable to make connection; check server address". Here's the weird part, I can connect to the BI CPU using the Microsoft RD app when on the VPN as...
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    Painted front door cam and New server build (WIP)

    Painted a Dahua 5231 for our front door. I was a little weary of just taping off the glass for the camera and IR so I left the front white. Installed an outlet in the office closet and built a small rack for the ERL, switch, CPU and cable modem. Now i just need to add a UPS and the other cams...
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    Edgerouter Lite Questions

    OK so I have my ERL set up with WAN+2LAN. I have my home and guest network on LAN 1 and the BI CPU and cameras on LAN2. VPN installed and connectable. Everything works great and BI sees the cams. I was following a tutorial for putting the cameras on their own VLAN on the ERL and switch and...
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    Dell X1018P Switch thoughts

    I can pick up a Dell X1018P managed switch from friend for $65. Its strange as they are $750+ from the dell store but I see them for around $125 new on eBay. Does anyone have experience with this one? Is it a decent switch or should I steer clear? Right now I'm gearing up for a 5 camera...
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    Optiplex SFF 2nd HDD question

    I've seen some threads where users are adding an internal SSD taped/velcroed internally. Is there enough room to move the 3.5" thin HDD it comes with to that area instead? Thanks
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    Deal: WD Purple 4TB $124 at Fry's or $114 with google express

    Just starting to acquire things needed for my set up and saw this today.. http://www.frys.com/product/8295416 You can use google express to purchase (look online for $10 coupon) and get it for $114 +tax. You can also price match at staples to get it for $119.40
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