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    Review- New Design Tendelux 10 Watt IR illuminator.

    This Illuminator available at Home Depot looks just like the B&H one, but costs less. :)
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    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I don’t know about fw 191211, but my EZVIZ-DB1 came with 190304. I upgraded to 200904 three days ago without any issues. I also upgraded my 16v-10w transformer to 16v-30w before my install. So far, so good.
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    Patch panels - which type

    :goodpost:Thank you for your insight. I've already set the switch to a static IP. I need to order the USB to serial cable and I will trudge on and venture into the unknown :lol:
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    Patch panels - which type

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    Pandemic threat? Anyone else concerned?

    According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the US has 2.8 hospital beds per 1,000 people. By contrast, other countries with serious coronavirus outbreaks have more on average: China has 4.3, South Korea has 12.3, and Italy has 3.2 per 1,000 people. Hospital beds...
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    Considering Cisco SF250-48HP PoE switch. Bad choice?

    Straight from HP's website: You can restore the factory default configuration either on the switch itself, or through the switch console. To execute the factory default reset on the switch, perform these steps: 1.Using pointed objects, simultaneously press both the Reset and Clear buttons on...
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    Considering Cisco SF250-48HP PoE switch. Bad choice?

    +1 HP’s datasheet states 22 watts at idle.
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    Considering Cisco SF250-48HP PoE switch. Bad choice?

    Advanced networking is way over my head too! I just perform a simple default reset and just plug everything in. The reset procedure is explained in the HP installation documents you can download.
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    Considering Cisco SF250-48HP PoE switch. Bad choice?

    I don’t mean to complicate your decision, but I’ve had good luck with HP ProCurve PoE switches. They aren’t silent, but not too loud as I have mine located in the garage. You can generally find many eBay ProCurve switches for very reasonable cost. You can download HP data and installation...
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    SD49225T-HN custom anyone with mounts

    Check out poster SAVideoman’s creative solution - posts #2152 and #2156 Dahua 2MP 25x Starlight IR PTZ Network Camera (SD49225T-HN)
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    Special connectors needed.

    Reverse - outer = 3/4” and inner = 1/2” per your original post.
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    Special connectors needed.

    These are called electrical reducing bushings. 3/4 in. x 1/2 in. Rigid Reducer Bushing-91321 - The Home Depot
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    Mail theft gang

    I have cameras watching my mailbox, but I also changed my mailbox to a locking one like this: https://www.amazon.com/7106-MailBoss-Curbside-Locking-Mailbox/dp/B000PIEXFA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512404016&sr=8-1&keywords=mail+boss+7106 This was after a couple of incidents similar to yours in...
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    Need help picking out Equipment for remote Location- Needs to boot back up easily

    If you are on good terms with your neighbor, maybe the neighbor could reset power to your router by turning your main electrical power switch off and then back on. Of course, I'm assuming the main electrical panel is accessible outside.
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    I haven't tried these, but you can find these on Amazon and eBay ...probably cheaper to use sealing tape though. Amazon.com: CNBTR LAN RJ45 AP Female to Female Adapter Waterproof connector M25 Ethernet for Double Cable: Electronics 0-24V DC LAN RJ45 M25 Ethernet AP Waterproof connector 8 core...
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    DS-2CD2335FWD-I - Hikvision Ultra Low Light 3M camera

    :goodpost:I may have missed it, but in your night captures are the LED lights on? Thank you for posting your detailed comparisons. I originally started with Hiks and started to change out a couple to the Dahua starlights when they became the next great cam :). Competition is good to have other...
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    VPN Primer for Noobs

    +1 You can find the T-Mobile version for about $80. USD on Amazon and eBay which is a pretty good deal. Use it as is or hack it to an Asus RT-AC68U. Time for a new router
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    VPN Primer for Noobs

    This worked on my iPad with the OpenVPN Connect app. Maybe it'll work with your iPhone 6s. In the email attachment file do a long press on the file until a sub menu pops up, then select <Copy to OpenVPN>
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    How many of you have cameras inside for intruder detection?

    Again, I'm in agreement:)
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    How many of you have cameras inside for intruder detection?

    I'm not disagreeing with you. I'm just saying where I live a non-emergency call does not get you an immediate response. It boils down to a judgement call depending on what the person, or potential intruder, is doing at the time.
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    How many of you have cameras inside for intruder detection?

    ....in which case I call 911
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    VPN Primer for Noobs

    Don't know about the RT-N18U, but I have an Asus RT-N66U and have no problems with OpenVPN on my Android phone and iPad.
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    How many of you have cameras inside for intruder detection?

    I do call our local LE non-emergency number when we notice anybody suspicious around. They usually respond in less than 20 minutes, but not crazy fast;)
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    How many of you have cameras inside for intruder detection?

    I'll join this discussion:) I installed a Hikvision cube right next to my front door looking into my foyer and stairs up. This is the only inside cam I intend to install. I do block all my cams internet access. I don't trust video analytics yet to reliably alert me that a break in has occurred...
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    Help me find decent cable labels

    I've used these products: Generic numbers and letters: 3M™ ScotchCode™ Pre-Printed Wire Marker Book SPB-01 : Communication Technologies: 3M US 3M™ ScotchCode™ Pre-Printed Wire Marker Book SPB-03 : Communication Technologies: 3M US Write on: 3M™ ScotchCode™ Wire Marker Write-On Dispenser with...
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    Buying From AliExpress

    Thanks. I'll try that with one of my cc's :) I too have a couple of cc's that can generate a temporary cc number with dollar and time limits. I generally use this for all web purchases. I tried this and a permanent cc number with AliExpress with no success.
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    Buying From AliExpress

    +1 @Mike K I made my first cc purchases with AliExpress about two years ago with no issues. Then in the last year or so AliExpress would reject all my cc's. I would communicate with some person via their "chat" about this, all to no avail. Of course, I choose to not submit their requested...
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    Conduit install question

    Your welcome. Looks nice and neat! Another option is if you don't have a conduit bender some home improvement stores sell factory 90 degree conduit elbows (where you turn up to the camera). 1/2 in. 90-Degree Electric Metallic Tube (EMT) Elbow-64405 - The Home Depot
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    Dahua 4MP 25mm LPR Modification

    The link is not right. It states a 2MP, when the link is clearly for a 4MP. Is there a price difference between the 2MP and 4MP?
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