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    Tips for a successful termination with RJ-45 connector

    The ULTIMATE perfect way to terminate to RJ45 modular plug ends, is like getting 2 drunk dudes at a bar discussing FORD and CHEVY :) The way I do it since I have terminated about 5,000 mod plug ends: 1.) open up the cable cladding a good 4-5 inches back from the tip to give you lots of space...
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    1/3" CMOS @ 4 MP versus 1/2.7 @ 5 MP - I have questions

    Can I use this simplification of sensor size on my business webpage? :) #1 question I get when talking about installing Dahua cameras is the sensor size. It's hard to explain, but you make it sound easy to understand.
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    Newbie with the most basic installation set-up questions

    I do there is a code to keep electrical 110vac at a distance from each other... not too sure what it is. But yes...wise to put as much distance from 110vac or 220vac from networking cable. Doing it by yourself... is fun. But comes with lots of frustration. Many unknowns to beat head against...
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    Newbie with the most basic installation set-up questions

    instead of 2 or 3 holes the size of 1", why not simply go 2" hole? At work and residential, the cleaner look is to use EMT conduit for a pathway instead of cables magically appearing out of a ceiling hole. There is no way to make it look pretty if you have cable popping down a hole, no matter...
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    Newbie with the most basic installation set-up questions

    I stand corrected. I would never pull 16 Cat5e or 16 Cat6 through a 1" hole due to my business / professional demon on my left shoulder says tight fit with no room for additional cables a couple weeks down the road. But my little DIY angel on the right shoulder says do it and worry about...
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    Newbie with the most basic installation set-up questions

    #1: do NOT put your switch in a bad heated place. You will need access to it very often here & there for edits/changes. #2: buy whatever cable you can afford. CCA is not advised, but it is cheaper. Downside is that it is more highly fragile than copper (it breaks, it stretches) but I have...
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    Newbie with the most basic installation set-up questions

    Let me jump in ... as this is my wheelhouse! gimme a couple though because on phone with Spectrum charter trying to migrate my Sim2 # over to a new smartphone and they are saying not possilble.
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    Cameras droping out without a reason...?

    Unsure what NVR you have. But I know Dahua NVR, have to be careful using NVR AI versus Camera AI. There is a cap limit of bandwidth, ports, system resources if you only use NVR AI.
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    Hello from Louisville, advice appreciated..

    I'm slowly turning into a independent contractor for CCTV! Been talking and ordering alot from Andy, of late. However, no touchy analog / BNC. Of course, only service Northern Nevada, not nationwide. If someone came to me with 40 BNC analog cameras, I wouldn't take the project period. Most...
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    Recognize and Identify camera location recommendations

    If an option, stick a post with post light (mine glass lantern ontop of the post was destroyed from a wind storm recently) at end of driveway. Run 2, 3, or 4 underground Cat6 cables to it (could be 6" trench, 12", 24", conduit or not). I ran 5 cables to mine. 1 to power the Bosch PIR (the...
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    Recognize and Identify camera location recommendations

    how far down the rabbit hole do you wish to go? I put a 6' ladder out and about to get a reference of a normal height human walking in view to give me FOV of what I wanted.
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    2023 and 2024 Models Update

    If only I remember what I post a number of years ago :) Was able to use IE and download the plugin. I can now see 100% of everything. Was able to do the fancy VR images I saw on Andy's YouTube 4k360 8mp fisheye camera video. Also could do to the 5MP fisheye camera as well (pretty cool).
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    2023 and 2024 Models Update

    I'll also reply here, Andy for the IPC4K360 (IPC-EBW81242N-AS-S2) I just received from you. Saw your YouTube video of the different de-warped VR tunnel & circular images. This is EXACTLY the kind of eye candy I want to show to potential clients. We also have the IPC-FE541-AS 5MP Fisheye...
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    If you had this set up what would you use ?

    I am late to the party for previous posts... POE power injectors are used for variety of POE devices. Yes, for IP cameras...but also wireless access points, IP telephones, any network device that requires DC that is not plugged into an AC outlet. Do you have Elon Musk's "Starlink" or...
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    EmpireTech 2025 Spring Sales March.18th-23rd

    PFA200G Refurbished EmpireTech Refurbished PFA200G Gang Box Adapter Does this adapter allow certain cameras to mount directly to a 4square metal electrical junction box?
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    Playing with some fiber

    For those that come to this post looking for preterminated fiber solutions for long distance (500' for example), there are commercial folks out there that do this. A 500' indoor/outdoor preterminated fiber optic cable with LC connectors at both ends with a conduit pulling sock will around run...
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    New member looking for guidance on NVRs, cameras, etc....

    In regards to "vandal proof"... it's a catch 22. Most people think "hay...I want my $200 camera 9' high to be a challenge to be destroyed". While a majority of my cameras are 9' high, I do have several "critical" cameras at the 6' level. Why? I want a level straight on picture of a person's...
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    Laser/LED pointer prevention - please help!

    mechanically, I do not think there is any answer to a laser pointer vs camera other than a polarized lens. No camera adjustments would fix this. You are having a highly concentrated beam of photons hitting a camera sensor designed to be super sensitive to gain the smallest number of photons...
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    If you had this set up what would you use ?

    Incorrect. That is just a standard network switch. Look for minimum 5 port POE switch. POE. Power Over Ethernet (how the cameras get their DC voltage). 4 ports for cameras, 1 port to feed into your existing switch.
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    If you had this set up what would you use ?

    How far down the rabbit hole does your budget let you go? I started out with 4 cameras (not the correct models for outdoor night time and positioned horribly) just to see what goes on when I'm at work (FedEx truck, garbage truck, foot traffic). A "security event" happened that changed my...
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    Dahua NVR, DMSS and P2P - How are they connected?

    Late to the party, but I'll throw in the info I gathered a couple years ago for those in the future looking into all the connectivity that happens. I have the VTOsomethingsomething model while using Blue Iris (not a Dahua NVR). I wanted the intercom press to push notification & 2 way video/talk...
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    If you had this set up what would you use ?

    Fred...you are in NV. Vegas or Reno ? If in Reno, I could help locally.
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    Odd Question - Looking for Cameras for recording a conference

    PolycomX50. Can easily be found on eBay. We install these puppies in conference rooms all the time for business. $1200'ish or more though.
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    Laser/LED pointer prevention - please help!

    A single camera covering a critical area, though economical, is unwise. I have my $30,000 vehicle in my driveway. I would not rely on a single $20 or $200 IP camera to give me peace of mind. Lessons learned the hard way. At night, lighting and shadow from your existing angle could hide a...
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    Reolink E Series E560 8MP Outdoor Wi-Fi PTZ

    Could you swing $400 for a 200' fiber run, Jake?
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    Comparing real pro cameras to home grade. More than resolution specs.

    Jiminy Crickets... this was a fantastic 8 page thread of science and engineering!
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    Best current deal on 1000ft of Ethernet cable, RJ45 Connectors, and a crimper?

    On the flip side, this is a DIY at home site for camera related discussions. While I agree EIA/TIA standards apply in the commercial/professional environment, IPCT is not the place for such. I have used my yearly calibrated Fluke DSX8000 Cat8 certification tester on 24AWG with no problems to...
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    Contemplating Blue Iris and have a question about PC location

    yea... someone has to keep an eye on you people :)
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    Best current deal on 1000ft of Ethernet cable, RJ45 Connectors, and a crimper?

    Just be wary of 24AWG wire. For simple IP cameras, not a problem. When you get into the big boy IP cameras or even big boy wireless access points that require 30watts or more... you need 23AWG POE++ compliant Cat6 cable.
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    Best current deal on 1000ft of Ethernet cable, RJ45 Connectors, and a crimper?

    $184 + free shipping = win win. Looks like good cable too: Internal spline, 100% pure copper, 23AWG (handy for POE++), nylon rip cord.
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