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Thanks again Mr.D - I just ordered some 1/4 tapcons. Should fit. Hoping to get at least 1 or 2 cameras mounted and running this weekend!

One more question - does anyone know the correct diameter screw size for mounting the wall mount brackets? I'm mounting directly into concrete

My fault all along. I am/was making my first Ethernet cables and crossed up two wires at the jack. Issue was corrected and further set-up was easy. I would advise first time cable makers to double check before you crimp. Thanks everyone for the help

I am getting internet through a hotspot via my cell. No internet out here

My ping is successful with whatever IP address I set my Ethernet connection to How do you tell if the cameras are on?

Mr D what did you mean by below You edit the connection to set a static IP address on whatever interface is connected to the same physical network as the printer, typically the wired Ethernet interface. I dont have a printer. I only have PC, switch, and cameras

Ping to 192.168.1.108 was successful and the camera is warm so I assume its getting power

Do I have to configure a new connection? Currently what I have is a PC connected to the uplink port on the switch. Then a camera connected to the switch. Then I went into my network connections (Ethernet) and changed the IP address to what Mr.D suggested and typed in the other IP address and...

I took the cd drive out when I installed the purple hd. Is there a download of the cd file? Edit found it online.

Okay so I got all the equipment. Im not really sure how to set everything up. I downloaded and installed blue iris on the pc. I have the PC connected to the switch via Ethernet cable and one camera connected to the switch via Ethernet cable. When I go into blue iris to add a camera nothing...

How are you guys hooking up your Purple HD drives to the computer? Do you have to physically install it into the computer or is there another way? I'd like to run the internal SSD HD drive and have my system record to the 4TB purple HD Thanks

Great suggestion - thanks

understood - I'll grab some coax seal. Appreciate your time!

Is the conduit absolutely necessary? Given that my house is elevated and the cables will be run outside, they will be under my house shielded from the elements and pretty much impossible for a vandal / critter to damage.

Thanks guys - I just ordered the PC and Switch. 4TB Purple on its way too. I also got my monoprice Cat6 cables / Rj45 connectors / crimping pliers coming, and my cameras on their way from Andy. I think I got everything Next step - installation. Should be fun One more thing - My house is all...

I also need a 16 channel POE Switch? would something like below work or are there better options? BV-Tech 16 Port PoE+ Switch + 2 Gigabit 1000Mbps Ethernet Uplink -130W- 802.3at | eBay Also, If the PC does not have HDMI out ( was hoping to connect to a 40" TV or so) , what monitor setup do...

Thanks guys - I already ordered a 4TB purple HD

Guys I'm searching for a Blue Iris PC - would below be a good item to use? Dell Optiplex 3020 Desktop Quad Core i5-4590 3.30GHz 8GB 256GB SSD Win 10 Pro | eBay Thanks

I dont mind spending another $100 or $200, I just want to verify if the juice is worth the squeeze if you get what I mean.

Now I'm researching costs a bit, and an NVR is about $300 + Hard Drive for a Dedicated PC I'm looking at $300-400 for the PC, another $100 plus for a 16 channel POU switch, and then a Hard drive. Is it really worth that much more for someone who just wants a basic NVR type system?

Yup thats what I have been reading. Now the search begins for a decent PC. Ebay the best place to find one?

Thanks guys - no cable / dsl internet at all. Rural property! I'll shift towards running a dedicated machine and Blue Iris - seems costs are about the same but usability is there. Plus at the end of the day you have a computer that can serve many functions over a single function NVR Thanks again

If I dont have WIFI at the property (so no online access / mobile phone access of video data is possible) - is the Blue Iris still worth the additional costs?

HI Andy, Can I get a quote on below items? 4 - IPC-HDW5231R-ZE 4 - IPC-HDW4231EM-ASE 1 - NVR Dahua 4K 16 Channel (PoE) Network Video Recorder Shipped to Florida

On a very basic level - what is the main advantage of running a Blue Iris on a dedicated PC vs a standard NVR? Also, what is the cost variance between the two? Thanks

Thanks guys - those cliff notes were great! I think I have narrowed down my system to below - take a look and let me know if I'm missing something other then a monitor and HDMI cable? Cables = Cat5e/Cat6 cables RJ45 Mount type = 6 Wall Mount ( I will be mounting to concrete columns)...

Understood - Thanks for clearing that up. I think I'm leaning towards the 5231 - is there a specific variant of this model that is might be considered best for my intended use?

Question regarding the zooming capabilities - I'm assuming the zoom has to be done in real time correct? In other words, 99% of the time I am just going to mount / aim these cameras in a specific direction to cover the desired surveillance area. Lets say a car or person goes by and I need to...

I have hardwired floodlights currently, but they are not motion sensors. I will research the Hyperikon lights. Thank you At night, I keep all of my lights off, due to the fact that if you are driving by and don't already know my house is there, you cant really see it and will likely drive right...

Thank you for your detailed response. I played with the ipvm website but did not find the IPC-HDF5231R-Z12E model or the IPC-HDF5231R-Z5E - is there a significant improvement in the distance view ability between the IPC-HDBW4231F-AS and the IPC-HDW5231R-ZEs? 99% of what I need to monitor is...