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    OpenVPN and RDP

    I have OpenVPN up and running on my Asus router (RT-AC86U) and can access the BI remote GUI outside of my LAN. The desktop is currently connected directly to my router. It all works fine and when I am away from my property and I just turn OpenVPN on and insert the local ip and port number into...
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    OpenVPN setup probs

    Apologies up front for the boring thread but I am also having trouble setting up OpenVPN on my ASUS router. I have read the wiki multiple times and also followed Randys very succinct explanation but can’t seem to get it working. This should be an easy process but I can’t see whats stopping my...
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    HP Sure Run

    The above program is preventing me from temporarily switching off my windows 10 firewall ( it instantly turns it back on) and after doing some research I see a possible solution wherein I need to switch it off inside the system bios. Uninstall from the HP Sure Run app doesn’t work as it keeps...
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    Moving from bench testing to remote live setup

    I have been successfully testing my cameras, switch and BI setup at home and now wish to move it to a remote and live setup. The remote setup will be at a second property and will use a completely different internet provider and a different type of router (remote is Asus fibre vs my home Huawei...
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    Network Interface Card

    I have been looking for a dual port NIC for my HP G4 800 SFF i8500 desktop and came across the following: DIEWU Intel I210 PCIe 1 Gigabit fiber network lan card 10/100/1000Mbps network card for Desktop TXA026 US $38.27 5% OFF|Intel I210 PCIe 1 Gigabit fiber network lan card 10/100/1000Mbps...
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    Correct port setup for Router - Switch - BI PC

    My Dahua switch and BI PC are both connected directly to my router (and working OK) but within the forum I now read that the ideal setup is to connect both the router and BI PC directly to the switch and the switch then to the router (i.e. Ideally the BI PC should not be connected directly to...
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    Anyone using APC PowerChute or is there a better alternative?

    My UPS is a APC Pro1500 GI and I see that PowerChute is APC software that will manage a timely shutdown of my PC before the battery is totally exhausted. But when I read the reviews there appear to be more bad comments than good, so I’m wondering if anyone has any specific feedback on it? There...
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    Power router on and off remotely

    My system is in a remote location and sometimes I need to power the router on and off to fix or isolate a problem. I am setup to reboot the router and power on and off other devices remotely but powering the router on and off is an issue (or at least for my limted knowledge). I accept that one...
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    Importing HP Elitedesk SSF or Tower to Thailand

    I am going to take the advice here and buy a secondhand HPElitedesk, either i7 or i5 and either a gen 3 or if tower gen 4. While I thought IT gear would be cheap here (Thailand) that’s not necessarily the case and it’s difficult ( almost impossible) to find late model second hand equipment. But...
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    Another NVR vs BI question

    I'm new here and this is my second post so please bear with me. I have read the cliff notes (twice), reviewed the wiki info and many threads here. I feel if I did a poll on who uses a NVR or BI the majority would be BI and I understand a lot of the reasoning which all makes sense. But my...
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    Hi from Thailand

    Hi to everyone. I'm based in Bangkok and have a house up country with a functional, but outdated, Avtech system I access remotely. Looking to upgrade and reading up here (threads, cliff notes, wiki etc). Hope I can learn and contribute.
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