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I'm using a PC with Blue Iris. I don't believe the single BNC coax will support two cams. To answer my original question, it looks like 12V is the standard. Once I pick cameras I'll know how much current the power brick needs to supply.

The BNC cable leads to nowhere (utility room) and looks pretty old. I'm guessing the former resident had a recorder in there. Since I rent it isn't feasible to pull data wires to that room from where my router/switch is located. There is however 120v that I can connect a DC power brick to. If I...

Hi All, I'm new to IP cams, so far setting up an Amcrest IP2M-841E in the house, and running Blue Iris to monitor the feed. I have a lot to learn about scheduling and recording in BI, but that will be a separate thread. My noob question is regarding my front door. I want one cam watching the...

Thanks for the suggestions. I have a lot to read/learn before I get a second cam. Than

Hi All, I'm new to the forum and new to home surveillance. I'm piecing together my first system and would like a little feedback. here's what I have so far- 1) I'm renting a 3br/2bath home in a suburban neighborhood. 2) PC has an i5-3570s with Intel "HD" graphics; 8GB memory; 5400rpm HD 3) A...