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Thanks guys. I went with the VN248Q-P . I think it will serve my needs pretty well and be clear enough to make me happy. I keep telling myself I probably wont even use the monitor - just view on my phone- but something tells me this is incorrect! Especially if I am home and something gets...

Thanks,...instead of spending the past 2 hours learning about IP cameras,...I spent the last 2 hours watching prank videos on Youtube. :banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:

Just curious looney2ns,....why? (I did realize it was the same you recommended earlier,...but I didn't realize it until after I changed the size for budget reasons!) But they seem almost identical but door #2 a bit cheaper and has that DVI port. Definitely Not trying to over analyze monitors...

I am beyond a beginner due to my lack of any camera or networking knowledge, but I bought this PoE switch. I believe it is a managed switch. Unmanaged switches are apparently "easier" to deal with,...but I was told managed is the same thing if you don't try to play with the added features...

I have heard that as long as I go with a 1080p monitor or TV I am pretty much good to go. Even had some decent monitors recommended but I'd like to keep the $ down as much as possible since it will mainly be used for setup,... although who knows I may enjoy looking back at triggers etc on...

HAHA Yup! I was in the process of figuring out my Comcast Modem/router combo and had router on my mind! My fault. Thanks looney!

I just bought the same router (Edit-NOT Router but NVR)!!! without the ports for $265 from Andy. I believe he quoted me $320 for the 5216 WITH the ports.

Brutal! LOL

Man you guys got me thinking twice again!!!! :banghead:

I do remember you saying that fenderman,..and trust me I believe you 100%. But I just bought the NVR to plug some cable in and concentrate more on learning the basics. I doubt I'll even use every feature on the NVR by the time I decide to go BI (Probably this time next year!)

After paying $265 for the NVR and $240 for 2 HDD's I'd have to agree it is more cost effective to go BI. I am sure I will eventually regret going the NVR route,...but for now I think I can live without all the extra benefits of BI. More optionsisn't really an option for me with my limited (lack...

Too late now Philip! Just placed my order with Andy. But mat200 still liking his NVR gives me some relief! I know both BI and NVR will take some time to learn,...and granted I don't know one end from the other,...but BI just intimidated me!. Plus I was in no mood to research PC's and take the...

Absolutely! Ill just run a looooong cat6 from my upstairs down to the garage to the switch then hook the cameras up to the switch. It's a possibility I'll have some cables fished through the walls by then but I wont drill holes until I am positive of the placement. With day/night and different...

PoE switch and 2 4tb Puprle HDD's ordered!. Waiting on my invoice form Andy.

Thanks Penguin,...now I am definitely going with it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQHD54L/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?tag=ipctk-20&psc=1 Thank you. Not sure it's the best, but if it gets your approval,......SOLD!!!

So a managed switch can be used as an unmanaged switch?? In other words the "added features" are not necessarily needed and can be used later,...but do not actually make set up/configure any harder? Just want to be sure before I go that route! Like I said I have enough questions to ask you...

Guess I never thought of that. But the "managed" part does intimidate me. I have enough questions coming your way in the near future!! I do like it is fanless though!

Yeah unfortunately I definitely want to go 16ch NVR and at least 16 port PoE switch. I know by the time I tackle the back yard I'll be well over 10 cameras!! I have read about a 24 port Intellient from Walmart but of course I can not find that thread now!! Any opinions on that if it sounds...

RRRRGGGHHHHH!!!! Back to research Thanks looney,...that would of sucked!!!!!

Awesome. I will get the Zygel but only in a 16 port model. Thanks Skwatz! And I respect your decision to go w/ a manged switch! I really do not understand the differences but yeah,... I'm pretty sure I should go unmanaged for now!!! :D I will be asking enough newbie (and probably common...

Or this Zyxel 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch - Fanless Design [GS1100-16] https://www.amazon.com/16-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged-Switch/dp/B004EIFCHK/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1512141054&sr=1-4&keywords=Zyxel+16-Port+Gigabit+Switch This one is the original brand but its...

Perfect.Thank you I need a 16 port switch but I will look and see if that brand offers 16's Opinions on this (I remember hearing the brand but think it was a 24 port that was so highly rated?) Intellinet INT 16Pt Gigabit Ethernt Swtch (561068)...

OK here is where I am at,.... Already ordered: 1000ft solid cat6 from Monoprice RJ45 WITh Inserts from Monoprice Klein VDV226-107 RJ45 crimp tool Proxicast Pro grade weaherprood self bonding tape 30mil. Ordering from Andy: NVR5216 w/out ports (2) 5231ZR (1) 5231ZE (1) 5231 ZE5 (1) 5231...

Thank you sir, I definitely will. What software (?) is that that gives you that info? (Probably NOT something I should be asking or looking into right now!!!,...but I had to ask!)

I am actually in the process of emailing and sending an order into Andy right now for a Paypal invoice. I will go back and read the VPN suggestions given to me earlier and read up on the VPN sticky thread. Just a little on edge since I know my Comcast router is going to make it a little more...

Well OK then,....guess I will DEFINITELY need to set this VPN up ASAP! Damn thats scary

I totally agree. I was just saying (possibly) before I even get a new VPN supported router, I would still like to remote view from my phone - at home AND away from home. I do understand that's not the best idea without setting up VPN, but I was thinking I would be "OK" for a week or 2 until I...

HAHA Yes it does. Nice to know I can use it "safely" while doing setup and placement,...but I feel safer having it as remote view when I'm not home as opposed to no VPN. At least for a "short" while until I get the VPN thing conquered. Bad idea? (I was just guessing some people never set...

Cool. I'm sure I will be asking for tips again for Comcast and VPN issues. Obviously I have a few different options to weigh out. Just want to get the system up and running for now, even if I have to go without VPN for a week or 2. But I definitely want to use my phone as soon as they are up!