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    Any higher resolution replacement for the IPC-HDW5231R-Z

    I know this from my other hobby, still photography. But the higher the resolution of a sensor, the poorer the low light performance. The 2MP Starlight cameras strike a good balance between day and night performance. I have mostly 2MP cameras but I may install a couple of 8mp cameras for better...
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    Blue Iris on iOS connects, sometimes

    Thanks. I will try that! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Blue Iris on iOS connects, sometimes

    Hi. I have installed Blue Iris on a Dell OptiPlex and got an Asus router and set it up as an OpenVPN server. I also downloaded Blue Iris on my iPhone. When I am away, I would first connect to the VPN and then open the Blue Iris app. The problem is sometimes it would connect and sometimes it...
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    What Bitrate to Use

    @SouthernYankee, with the changes, the CPU utilization dropped to 25%. When I activated run as service, it dropped down to 7%! Amazing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    What Bitrate to Use

    So what frame rate and I frame rate do you use? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    What Bitrate to Use

    Oops. I somehow missed that part.
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    What Bitrate to Use

    @SouthernYankee I followed your settings and the CPU utilization dropped to around 35. Can you explain what the difference is between VBR to the other setting? Also, in BI, under the Video Tab, which option should I select as far as "H.264/5 HW Decoding"? Should I check "Also BVR"? Should I...
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    What Bitrate to Use

    Hi. I just wanted to ask what bitrate you guys use. I don't want to set it too low so that my image will be unusable to "catch the bad guys". I have 9 Dahua Starlight Cameras attached to a Dell OptiPlex i7 6700 with 16 gigs of RAM, a 250 GB SSD and an 8TB Purple Drive. I have disabled Windows...
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    How Do I Use Dahua Cameras as Motion Triggers in Home Assistant?

    Hi. I have several Dahua Cameras attached to a PC that is just running Blue Iris. I have a new setup and I followed setup advised in the Cliff Notes. I also have Hass.io running on a Raspberry Pi. I want to use these cameras as a motion sensor to open/close lights in Home Assistant. How can...
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    Can I mount Wall Mount Bracket (PFB203W) on a Downspout?

    Hi. I have several Dahua turrets that I'm installing and also several wall mount brackets that I've installed. There's a couple of cameras that would be nice if I can install in a downspout. Do you think I can screw the wall mount bracket directly into a downspout or do I need to use a pole...
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    How do you setup dual LAN?

    Unfortunately, my Google WiFi router has a rudimentary firewall. Do you have any suggestions on how I should set up my Windows 10 firewall on my Blue Iris computer prevent the cameras from accessing the internet?
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    How do you setup dual LAN?

    Thanks. That took care of it. Any suggestions on setting up the Windows 10 firewall on the Blue Iris PC? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    How do you setup dual LAN?

    Hi. As suggested by the Cliff Notes, I got another NIC card and installed it in my Dell OptiPlex so I can do the dual-LAN setup that is recommended. I plan on creating an secure and non-secure network. But my question is, after I plug in the POE to the other ethernet port, what do I do next...
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    Firewall Questions

    Hi. I am trying to set up my system according to the principles laid out by the Cliff Notes and @nayr ‘s primers. Here’s my evolving setup so far: - ATT fiber internet - Google WiFi mesh router x 4 - 7 Dahua Starlight Cameras - i7 Dell Optiplex with an extra LAN card. This will be my Blue...
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    Any experience with Asus AC5300 routers?

    @fenderman, you are awesome! Your suggestion about Untangle intrigued me so I looked into it. It may solve my 2 problems: (1) I already have a good wired Google WiFi system but it doesn’t have VPN capability and (2) I am not technically inclined and I don’t want to mess around with OpenVPN...
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    Any experience with Asus AC5300 routers?

    Hi. I am thinking about getting an Asus AC5300 router (either RT or GT) but I have read bad reviews on Amazon that these routers are finicky. I would like to ask what your experience has been on these. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Will even a top-of-the-line Asus router be an inadequate VPN server for a gigabit connection?

    What’s pfsense? Is setting up for remote viewing hard? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Will even a top-of-the-line Asus router be an inadequate VPN server for a gigabit connection?

    Thanks so much! This is reassuring! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Will even a top-of-the-line Asus router be an inadequate VPN server for a gigabit connection?

    I am setting up a home IP camera system using a dedicated i7-6700 computer as a Blue Iris server. I have been trying to digest @nayr ‘s primer and the Cliff Notes: I am considering setting up a high end Asus router like the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 as a VPN server so I can only view my...
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    Network Security Questions

    Hi. I read the Cliff Notes 3 or 4 times and I am still confused about the network security suggestions. I kinda understand the dual LAN setup for Blue Iris and I also understand the blocking of the Dahua camera’s IP/MAC address in my router firewall. However, I am confused about the section...
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    Camera For Fireplace Mantel

    @mat200 and @TonyR, the dome camera SD1A203T-GN seems interesting. But I wonder if these cameras need to be hung or if you can just rest them on their base, on top of the mantel? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Camera For Fireplace Mantel

    Is this a “Starlight” model? If not, do you know of any Starlight with a similar form factor? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Camera For Fireplace Mantel

    Thanks. I can't tell from the pictures but what's good about these? Are they small and discreet? Thanks!!!
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    Camera For Fireplace Mantel

    Hi. I want to put a camera on the fireplace mantel in the middle. Any recommendations for this? The mantel is 5ft high. The camera will probably sit on the mantel instead of being mounted on the wall. I have CAT5 behind the TV. Night vision is optional. When my alarm goes off, I have automation...
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    How to connect Blue Iris with IFTTT/Stringify?

    Hi. I have an Abode alarm system and gateway and this is connected with several z-wave switches. I also am starting to set up my POE cameras linked to Blue Iris. Is there a way to connect Blue Iris with IFTTT or Stringify? I want to use my POE cameras as motion triggers. Thanks!
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