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    Dahua 4MP, power kicked, camera does not show up on NVR. Can ping IP but webpage login won't load

    Dahua 4MP, power kicked one day and now the camera does not show up on NVR. Can ping the IP and get a response but Dahua webpage login won't load. It doesn't even show up in the ONVIF program scan for that IP at all. I had this happen with this same camera before, but it reverted to the stock...
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    Dahua Lenses... DH-IPC-HDW4431C-A & 4300C

    Any of you know if the DH-IPC-HDW4431C-A camera uses the same lens as the 4300C? camera? I swapped my 2.8mm lens in my 4300C to a 2.1mm and it is so much wider, it's amazing, it's not distorted any more than the 2.8mm and no black edges, or corners. I'd like to swap the lens in the new 4431C...
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    POE cable length....?

    I wanted to see what some of you may say about a 230foot POE cat6 run of cable for a 4mp Dahua POE camera. Any of you had any advice or things to look out for when running a cable that long? I know 328foot is the max for POE, but I was curious on the advice some of you may have. The furthest run...
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    Best Blue Iris setting for less false alerts due to windy cloud shadows?

    On some of the cloudy days lately with wind and the clouds moving in and out over the sun, it makes these shadows on the ground quickly. It makes the cameras motion go off every few minutes. VERY annoying. (I have audio alerts for motion) I have 0 false alerts on regular normal sunny days. It's...
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    Best Energy Efficient Custom Blue IRIS Computer Build

    I am in the need for a Blue IRIS PC Build, I currently have a fast Octa Core Gaming PC, that I also use for HTPC. Which currently I am running Blue IRIS on at the same time. I would like to have a separate PC for Blue IRIS only. I currently have (4) 4MP Dahua Cameras and (2) 3MP Dahua Cameras...
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    URGENT NVR Upgrade FAILED

    I have another topic but it's not on the failed part, it was questions before I upgraded lol Well, I f'd up.... I upgraded the FW with the latest, and then on the menus it has garbled text, and I can't login via the web browser... I can login through the NVR itself. I even made a new username...
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    Possible? Analog DVR to NVR?

    I have an analog PTZ dome that has a good image, I have it connected to an analog DVR. That analog DVR has internet access, so you can connect to the cameras that are connect to the DVR from your phone/comp, etc. Is it possible to add that analog camera to an IP CAM NVR? I was hoping there is a...
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    Dahua NVR updating question...

    I have 4 cameras connected to my 16 channel NVR, I have smart line detection setup on a couple of them. If I upgrade the FW on the NVR, would my drawn lines be removed and I would have to re-draw them? Or are they embedded on the camera themselves? I'm curious so I'll know what I'm facing if I...
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    Want to see comparison pictures of my $47 Ebay 15 LED IR illuminator?

    ANYONE who wants to see images of my 15 LED IR $47 Ebay buy, PM me. I will share PRIVATELY for 2 days only, Maybe longer.... comparison pictures from it. 3 different camera angles with the IR on and another with the IR off. Again, privately, please do not save my images that I share with you...
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    Dahua Internal Microphone, any good?

    How does the internal MICs on Dahua cameras compare to one of those basic cheap amplified MICs? Like this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mic-Audio-Mini-Spy-Hidden-Microphone-for-CCTV-Security-Surveillance-Camera-DVR-/151075851243?hash=item232cd28beb:g:8m4AAMXQDfdRvHzj (I have some of these and...
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    Best hardware to view IP Cameras on 2nd TV?

    I was looking for the best way to display cameras on a 2nd tv across the house. I was thinking the Amazon Fire Stick and using an app, but does anybody else know of something that can be used that is cheaper? I only need the device to display the cameras, so it doesn't have to be anything...
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    Shining a layzer into a camera?

    I have a neighbor, which I've mentioned here before in a few threads... I watched him the other night sneak down and shine a la ser pointer into one of my cameras. (I think it was a la ser) The beam did not look too wide to be a flashlight. Either the person had horrible aim or something...
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    Aliexpress, Dahua CHINESE cameras?

    What's up with the Dahua line at the moment. Alot of the cameras are listed CHINESE on aliexpress.. Some are listed English, but if you message a seller and ask about the English listed cameras, if they are ENGLISH, they tell you that it is Chinese with Custom firmware. (Has this always been...
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    Dahua camera freezing on motion detect?

    I have cameras dropping in and out sometimes, as if they are rebooting. They aren't as the substream continues but the mainstream doesn't. Do I have my setup correct, which it shouldn't matter but.. I have a gigabit router, I have my POE powered switch plugged into the router directly with my...
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    Dahua Motion Detect, teach me something

    Can someone explain the definitions of these terms for the motion detect settings on Dahua cameras. I have mine setup and it's working well, but I am trying to tweak it and not knowing what the terms meaning makes it hard to dial it in perfectly. Sensitivity 1 - 100 (100 sensitivity would mean...
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    Dahua 4MP Dome Audio Jittery.. (IPC-HDBW4421R-AS)

    I have the 4MP Dahua dome camera IPC-HDBW4421R-AS I have the audio on, I am using my own RCA MIC powered by 12v separately, before I continue, mind you I used this same exact MIC on my analog camera setup with no issues just last week. I have enabled the audio and I've tried all 3 different...
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    Dahua 4mp DOME camera: resource is limited open video failed

    This camera is brand new, had it a couple weeks. It has worked just fine until today. I can be logged into the web view on the IE browser and when I click "main stream" I get the error resource is limited, open video failed Now if I click on the "sub stream" it works just fine on the web view...
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    Powering camera by POE and 12v?

    Is there a problem with powering a camera by the 12v pigtail and plugging it into a powered POE port at the same time? Or would it detect that it's already being powered by the 12v pigtail? I'm asking because Where I will have 2 cameras I already have a 12v source and would like to power the...
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    Dahua NVR question? recommendation?

    I plan to eventually go with 16 HD IP Cameras, Currently I have 8 Analog cameras. I want a 16 channel NVR, preferably one with 16 POE ports built in, unless there is a downside to that.... I found a 16 channel Dahua NVR with 16 POE ports built-in for $300 on Amazon...
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    Microphone/Speaker Setup

    I am looking to install a microphone and speaker setup on a post at my driveway entry where a gate will be. I'm looking for 2 way communication pretty much. I currently have a 4MP Dahua camera that has the mic and speaker jacks on it. I just need a mic and speaker. I'm trying to figure out the...
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    Dahua 4MP POE Pin Out Guide?

    Anyone have information on the pin outs on the POE port on Dahua IP Cameras? I would imagine, and with common sense, it should be the same across all models of Dahua cameras. I will be messing with one of the new 4MP Dome cameras. IPC-HDBW4421R-AS I want to do some testing without crimping...
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    IP Camera setup, local router? Second router?

    I currently have a home theater pc setup, so I can stream movies and shows from my local hard drives. I requires my local router bandwidth while streaming movies to my ROKU from my computer. If I have IP Cameras, also an NVR, they will also want some of the local bandwidth. How can I prevent a...
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    Which camera night vision IR would be better?

    These 2 cameras list the night vision is 30 meters. To the experts here, which would be the best night vision LEDs? I know the cameras can be different, I'm just curious which type of night vision LEDs are the best overall, regardless which camera they are on. Thanks
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