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    VPN Primer for Noobs

    OpenVPN.net - troubleshooting client vpn tunnel mentions the following under 'Server Poll Timeout': "Another common mistake is to forget to open the 3 ports required for OpenVPN Access Server to be reachable properly. By default these are TCP 443, TCP 943, and UDP 1194". So I changed Tun Mode...
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    VPN Primer for Noobs

    Thanks Cat. It's easy to change things, but it's a pain to drive 10 minutes to get to the free wifi location (each time you change something).
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    VPN Primer for Noobs

    Thanks Cat, but it doesn't really answer either of my questions. Should I be using a private IP address (99.255.xxx.xxx) or the local router address (192.168.xxx.xxx) in noip.com? Should I change my Tun Mode Service port to 1194 to match noip.com? I had assumed everything was set up correctly...
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    VPN Primer for Noobs

    Maybe I should test at the local library as well.... OK, then let me ask this question. I haven't read anyone mention doing setup in noip.com My ip address on noip.com is a private IP address (99.255.xx.xx), and the port forward they suggest (1154) doesn't match my router. Does the IP address...
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    VPN Primer for Noobs

    I've got a Netgear R7000 router that I use exclusively for my IP Cameras. I have another router that I use for normal everyday use (PC/TV/Smartphone/etc). I went through all the usual steps with setting up a DDNS/OpenVPN Connect without any issues on the R7000/Smartphone. When I'm at home and I...
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    Camera wiring solution (without attic access)

    The front half of my house has a walk in attic, with a sub floor. I was able to cut a 14.5" x 2' (on center with floor joist so I could screw the panel back down). This gave me access to the far wall on the other side of the house (no attic) underneath the sub floor and finished ceiling from the...
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    Should I get 2.8 mm or 3.6 mm for entry cams?

    I have two of these cameras mounted. One at the Front Door entry under a very small covered doorway, and the other in the garage. 2.8 is pretty good. I have no issues capturing the image of anyone coming to the front door.
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS

    OK, not sure what just happened, but I just looked at Playback and now I have some recordings. I don't know what changed, but every time you asked me a question, I made sure the settings were done correctly and re-saved them. Obviously, something wasn't correct. Thanks Albert for spending the...
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS

    Yes, proper channel is selected.
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS

    I have it set to 24/7 Motion Detection only. I also have the same camera at the front door, and it records Motion Detection, as well as IVS with no problems.
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS

    I have a HDBW4231F-AS (with SD card) mounted in my garage. I setup Motion Detection using a Region for better accuracy on the number of unwanted recordings. This way I only get recordings by movements within the garage itself. This works perfect for recordings on the SD card installed in the...
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    Hello from Canada Andy. I would like to know what the pricing is for 4 IPC-HDW5231R-ZE cameras...

    Hello from Canada Andy. I would like to know what the pricing is for 4 IPC-HDW5231R-ZE cameras, and 1 NVR5216-4KS2 V2. Can you please send me a PM (also what mounting hardware is available for the cameras)? Thanks.
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