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    Is it possible to "intercept" the signal from a cheap IP camera?

    Is it possible to "intercept" the signal from a cheap IP camera that doesn't support RTSP/ONVIF? I received one for free and as expected, it can't be pulled into BI. I am thinking that there may be a way to connect it to an NVR directly. Is it possible to cut the ethernet cable, identify...
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    Zerotier and DNS

    I currently a have static IP address for my Blue Iris PC. I will be moving to an ISP who doesn't have a static offering. Do I need to change any settings for Zerotier? I used a No-Ip solution in the past, but haven't for a few years. Do I need to reinstate it for Zerotier to work?
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    looking for options for enabling remote access for CGNAT fiber connection

    Our area is moving to a fiber solution for internet. I was assisting my brother with his installation and we've run into a problem with remote access to cameras. The problem seems to be due to the ISP is using CGNAT where you don't have a routable IP address (even with a DDNS provider)...
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    Blue Iris failure in Posting... message is "FTP: 530 sorry, the maximum # of hosts (10) for this user are already connected

    I have recently moved to a web hosting service. I am posting snapshots but BI is failing with the message "FTP: 530 sorry, the maximum # of hosts (10) for this user are already connected" I have BI running at a second location and it's posting fine. Any suggestions what the cause/resolution...
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    need help getting BI to "discover" DVR cameras

    I have an old DVR from Lorex (Lorex Edge model LH324) and I can't get BI to "see" any of the 4 cameras. I have 2 other Lorex DVRs that I've been successful with, but not having success with this old girl. I have set a static IP for the HTTP port in the DVR, and have port forwarded this port #...
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    what's the best way to get a 2nd BI machine going?

    I want to buy a new BI license for another location, and start my configuration using one that I've worked on at my first BI 4 location. I want to install BI 4 initially and then move to BI 5. Here's my thinking, please suggest things that I've not thought of: 1) exported my settings from...
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    Can I attach old analog cameras to a Lorex D841 HD DVR?

    I have a Lorex D841A8B HD DVR. The manual says that I can "Connect Lorex HD or standard analog cameras". I have a number of older analog cameras that I'd like to connect to it. I notice that the supplied cameras have a much heavier siamese cable than my older cameras are using. Ihave 2...
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    need help understanding Profiles and Camera properties (and FTP'ing)

    I use FTP posting to a private website. I have cameras that I only want to post when on Profile 1. I do not want them to post on Profile 2 (when I'm home). In Camera Properties > General Tab, I have identified the cameras that I want to always Post as "ACTIVE during both Profiles 1 + 2"...
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    getting BI to recognize Lorex DVR cameras

    I am having difficulty getting BI to "see" cameras that are attached to a Lorex LH040 ECO DVR running on my LAN. I've tried doing a scan and also some specific leads from on this site. Nothing has been successful. Does anyone has some pointers or tricks to help me?
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    trying to find the direct URL for cameras on a Lorex PVR for external access

    I am trying to find out how to access a Lorex camera directly through it's URL. I have a Lorex LH040400 PVR with 4 cameras attached. I also have IP and other lan- based cameras. I have a program that takes snapshots from a specific camera based on independent motion detection. I want to do...
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    What is the window title or Process ID for BI

    I am trying to access BI from a script, and it requires the Windows Title or Process ID for BlueIris. I've tried both "BlueIris" and "BlueIrisService" but neither work. Can someone tell me the Windows title of the process when BI is run as a service? The program doesn't show a Windows Title.
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