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Indeed it will! This is how I run my system.

That is odd. I run Win10 Pro 64 bit on an i7-4770 with onboard graphics. Latest updates and no issues. While this is a newer machine, my previous Win10 Pro 64 build had no issue either with BI 5.....and I installed the day after it was released. As for remote connections on the LAN, I am not a...

I use B at home. At work, I use what ever is currently in place or what is dictated (federally funded jobs require A). The need for a crossover cable is getting more and more rare everyday due to auto negotiating NICs. There are some cases where I still need one (using an old Dell 500 series...

I won't go down the path of using WiFi for cameras, but I've been there and used them in cases like yours (before I started running cable everywhere). I used wireless cams from both DLink and Samsung. Both integrated into BI just fine once I figured out how to access the stream. Both can be...

For HDMI cables and remote monitors, I am currently running a pretty cool active HDMI over Ethernet adapter to send A/V to the other side of a room from a Blu Ray player. Comes with an IR blaster that I don't use. At this point, I would recommend this setup for remote view client PCs.....or...

You can run Wireshark on that network and see the traffic from any/all IPs on it. A port sniffer program will allow you to obtain a list of every IP and their open ports on a given network. Of course, you can always log into your router and look at the table as well. Looking in BI might...

True, my usage of "real router" is rather questionable. I was referring to something better than a standard off the shelf WiFi router. I should have worded that better. Nothing wrong with those units for basic uses. But for me and my home network, stepping into a "more" Enterprise class router...

I worded that incorrectly when I said "real". What I was referring to would be more of an Enterprise level router rather than some of the shelf unit that you can buy at Walmart. Will that Walmart unit work? Sure. But will it provide the ability to VLAN and get deeper into the weeds if needed...

You could get away with one switch......but you are just waiting for an issue when it fails. Since you are building from scratch, here is my suggestion. 1 - do it right with a proper rack and patch panels. 2 - each floor/area gets its own patch panel and switch. 3 - cameras on their own patch...

You know.....thinking about it, there are 3 inexpensive Windows tablets floating around here that my kids don't use. A few years old, but should be able to handle UI3 fine. If I can find the chargers I'll let you know what I figure out.

No problem and you're welcome! I am going to suggest that you double up on your drops. You might think right now that you only need 2 CAT6 in a given location....until you move in and find yourself needing more and then adding a switch. Think about wherever you might want a desk.....and put in...

Or some flex conduit of Seal Tite. Flex would be inexpensive......Seal Tite will cost more because of the cost of the fittings. I think both of these options would look nicer in the end and give better mounting options. Straight pipe might look strange depending upon location.

Good call on not splitting the jacket. I would get another cable to run to the headed (or jump into the North wall location) and patch from there. A bit more money, but it will accomplish what you want. I'd love to have put fiber in my house (separate head ends on each floor) but it would be...

Agreed......some silicon caulk or RTV would be my solution as well. Put it in as layers and it will have a clean and professional appearance. Plus it's easily removable if needed. Edit - or you could buy a different one with a smaller throat which would seal up the cable better.

I have not run a Windows tablet. However, I use Windows 10 stick PCs on several tvs around the house for live viewing via UI3. Two TVs also have Firesticks doing the same thing. I am considering adding some Android tablets on wall/table top mounts in the kitchen and laundry room for additional...

As was mentioned, I would put the patch panel between the two switches and use shorter jumpers. I color code so I know at a glance what is a camera (red), what is standard data (yellow), what is a VOIP phone (blue), what is an uplink (black), etc. Anyone with a bit of network experience can look...

@Mike and @Ford - I agree, BV Tech and TP Link are low end switches. I would not recommend them to a customer. I stick with HP and Cisco manged for that situation. For home use, they are overkill in price and performance in the same number of ports un managed. For my own reasons, I don't like...

No....not on a UPS but that rack should be. Same with my BI server that is located elsewhere (need to move it to the rack area). However, the network rack has a Furman power conditioner and is the exact same that I trust my $2k guitar amps with. Honestly, I wasn't pushing the switch that hard at...

This morning I went into my office to find Cisco IP phone had connection to the network but couldn't connect to the internet. I turned on the TV in my office (Lenovo stick PC with a UI3 BI client running) and my cameras were gone. Went down to the rack and found that my POE switch was dead. Dead...

Yup.....you need a TDR for this. My CAT5/6 MAP tester has a simple but effective TDR built in (just an inexpensive MAP tester from Amazon). From experience with what you are facing, create a pair of RJ45 pigtails (one for the transmitter and one for the receiver). Connect the 22/2 to a pair on...

I can vouch for the DITEKs. I've used them on exterior cameras and they worked great. Not to name drop places that I've installed them, but if they are good enough for John Deere, they will work fine for all of us at home.

I don't like RDP much so I use Tight VNC on all of my machines. It's free and easy to setup. For basic client based viewing, UI3 is great. To access from the outside, Team Viewer or LogMeIn to one machine and then TightVNC to rest.

Bob - any decent NVR or VMS has a client app for use on a LAN. For remote WAN access, most have the ability to do so via an app. Just read the specs on whatever you're looking at (the NVR you mentioned supports this). No need for a third party app.

Hmmmmm.....good idea. I have some smart outlets floating around and my transformer just plugs into an outlet.

I'm having a similar issue.....except that I can't initialize the card via the app. Going to try the power cycle.

No problem! It's always fun to spend someone else's money....haha. Before jumping on that NVR, see if it has external alarm inputs. Otherwise, see how it can integrate with the other panels. As per my previous post, say you have interior cameras but only want them to record when the alarm...

I can vouch for the Axis units. They cost more, but they are robust. I don't know how they would fair inside of a walk in cooler exposed directly to the cold air blower, but in a non climate controlled enclosure mounted on a tower in the middle of an airport or parking lot, they keep on working...

I wouldn't worry about using a POE adapter in those temperatures. Here in Iowa, I've installed standard 30W Axis POE injectors inside of Hoffman enclosures that are mounted on the outside of buildings and tanks. Haven't had one fail due to temperature.

Impressive build. You will want more than 8 cameras though. Even if you don't want them now, plan ahead and run cable to the locations. 1 - front door 2 - patio door 3 - basement egress window 4 - garage door 5 - front walk up 6 - driveway These are the basics. Then I would look at...

Welcome aboard! As an addition to what @SouthernYankee has to say - Look around your drawings and framing. Anywhere were you might want a TV, computer, desk, WAP, or any other network connection, add it now. For camera locations, run two CAT6 lines. For standard computers and other network...